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Sexual Health

If I’m a trans man, do I still need to have pap smears?
Ask an Expert

If I’m a trans man, do I still need to have pap smears?

By Xtra Video
What’s up with period sex and STIs? Ask an expert
Ask an Expert

What’s up with period sex and STIs? Ask an expert

By Xtra Video
A seventh man has contracted HIV while using PrEP — but you don’t need to worry
Sexual Health

A seventh man has contracted HIV while using PrEP — but you don’t need to worry

Why the HIV-prevention pill is still one of safest methods of protection against the virus

By Arvin Joaquin
What does ‘undetectable’ mean?
Video

What does ‘undetectable’ mean?

By Xtra Video
Canada’s hidden HIV epidemic
Opinion

Canada’s hidden HIV epidemic

Most HIV-positive people can’t transmit the virus, so why are there still more than 2,000 new infections in this country every year?

By Laurie Edmiston
One pill can prevent HIV. Can another prevent syphilis?
Analysis

One pill can prevent HIV. Can another prevent syphilis?

Some researchers think the same antibiotic that treats syphilis could also prevent it

By Niko Bell
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What does ‘undetectable’ really mean?
Health

What does ‘undetectable’ really mean?

Things you need to know about the HIV breakthrough

By Niko Bell
More than 2,000 British Columbians are now on HIV-prevention pill
Sexual Health

More than 2,000 British Columbians are now on HIV-prevention pill

BC health minister touts success of the new and free PrEP program

By Niko Bell
BC’s HIV non-disclosure rules are falling behind
Analysis

BC’s HIV non-disclosure rules are falling behind

Why advocates are criticizing new guidelines

By Niko Bell
Why HIV prevention is still out of reach for many people in rural BC
Sexual Health

Why HIV prevention is still out of reach for many people in rural BC

PrEP may be free now, but who can access it?

By Niko Bell
BC will now offer a daily drug that prevents HIV — for free
Sexual Health

BC will now offer a daily drug that prevents HIV — for free

‘We got it done, and I think it’s a good decision,’ says BC health minister

By Niko Bell
How far have we come with HIV-prevention pill PrEP?
PrEP School

How far have we come with HIV-prevention pill PrEP?

A look at the progress made in Canada, and what still needs to happen

By Mike Miksche
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Two MLAs add their voices to growing chorus calling on BC to cover HIV prevention drug
Power

Two MLAs add their voices to growing chorus calling on BC to cover HIV prevention drug

Spencer Chandra Herbert and Sonia Furstenau urge health ministry to pay for PrEP now

By Niko Bell
BC just lost its last two excuses not to cover the pill that prevents HIV
Power

BC just lost its last two excuses not to cover the pill that prevents HIV

New proposal would cover 5,000 PrEP prescriptions by 2019

By Niko Bell
How BC’s new HPV vaccine program still leaves many gay men unprotected
Health

How BC’s new HPV vaccine program still leaves many gay men unprotected

Grade 6 boys now get Gardasil for free, but gay and bisexual men still lose the subsidy at age 27

By Melanie Woods
Ontario will subsidize HIV-prevention drugs — and sooner than you think
Power

Ontario will subsidize HIV-prevention drugs — and sooner than you think

‘It’s not free, but it’s now accessible and affordable,’ pharmacist says

By Niko Bell
BC government drags feet on HIV-prevention drug coverage
Sexual Health

BC government drags feet on HIV-prevention drug coverage

Despite Horgan’s pre-election endorsement, free PrEP isn’t coming any time soon

By Niko Bell
NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh pledges to support homeless LGBT youth
Power

NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh pledges to support homeless LGBT youth

Singh launches full LGBT policy platform, and promises to do more than just ‘show up at a Pride parade’

By Rob Salerno
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