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Health

Health is a core pillar of Xtra’s content … sexual health, mental health, trans health, reproductive health. From our recurring Ask an Expert series to our Ask Kai sex and relationship advice column to in-depth features on breaking medical news, we take a serious, science-based, shame-free approach to all aspects of your health.

Bug chasers
Culture

Bug chasers

By Raziel Reid
There’s blood in my cum, doc
Opinion

There’s blood in my cum, doc

Sounds scary but generally benign

By Dr Pega Ren
Gimme all your blood
Culture

Gimme all your blood

By Raziel Reid
Ottawa hosts conference on queer and kinky health
Health

Ottawa hosts conference on queer and kinky health

‘This time around we have a lot more content’: conference organizer

By Andi Schwartz
Luckily, my roommate wasn’t Ravi
Vancouver

Luckily, my roommate wasn’t Ravi

I was a shy American college boy, too

By Richard J Dalton Jr
Guilty verdict in bullying-related suicide of Tyler Clementi
Abuse

Guilty verdict in bullying-related suicide of Tyler Clementi

By Rob Salerno
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Uninvestigated irregularities
Human Rights

Uninvestigated irregularities

By dale_smith
Popping culture: Anderson Cooper interviews owner of STI disclosure site
Power

Popping culture: Anderson Cooper interviews owner of STI disclosure site

By Simon Thibault
Barry Adam to speak at Concordia March 15
Power

Barry Adam to speak at Concordia March 15

‘Neoliberalism, Masculinity and HIV Risk’ to examine bareback sex

By Richard Burnett
UPDATE: Jurors tell city to stop ‘unjustifiable’ EMS delays
Power

UPDATE: Jurors tell city to stop ‘unjustifiable’ EMS delays

No link between strike and Hearst death, coroner’s counsel says

By Rob Salerno
Gays smoke more than straights (and not because we’re so hot)
Health

Gays smoke more than straights (and not because we’re so hot)

By Raziel Reid
Jurors’ recommendations expected in Hearst inquest March 13
Power

Jurors’ recommendations expected in Hearst inquest March 13

Will jurors recommend essential service designation?

By Rob Salerno
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American Life League launches hilarious attack on Planned Parenthood
Culture

American Life League launches hilarious attack on Planned Parenthood

By Rob Salerno
Halifax Youth Project’s workshop series begins
Health

Halifax Youth Project’s workshop series begins

By Simon Thibault
Gay blood ban divides McMaster campus
Power

Gay blood ban divides McMaster campus

Canadian Federation of Students rep says 87 institutions have joined End the Ban campaign

By Janice Thiessen
Asian Wellness Services emerges from ASIA’s ashes
Travel

Asian Wellness Services emerges from ASIA’s ashes

New group for Asians with ‘culturally stigmatized health issues’

By Richard J Dalton Jr
Expert says lawful access bill will be used for surveillance
Power

Expert says lawful access bill will be used for surveillance

Suspects government will target aboriginal and environmental protesters

By Dale Smith
Elton John will headline Fashion Cares in September
Culture

Elton John will headline Fashion Cares in September

Event will benefit both ACT and Elton John’s AIDS Foundation

By Andrea Houston
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