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How I survived lockdown with my parents after coming out to them as trans
As India battled through yet another wave of COVID-19 outbreaks and I couldn’t leave home, I told my family who I really am
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 3 recap: Let’s get ‘Physical’
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All parties get to wear the failure to ban conversion therapy in Canada
Bill C-6, which would have prohibited the harmful practice on a national level, did not pass through the Senate—and there’s plenty of blame to share across party lines
From the ultimate James Baldwin playlist to a juicy plus-sized cabaret
Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning July 1
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Topline: When will our bodies release the pandemic stress?
As public spaces reopen, I’m learning to manage the anxiety caused by COVID-19
Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in July
From lesbian love spanning three centuries to a modern rendition of “Gossip Girl”
How small towns are celebrating Pride Month
Xtra catches up with the folks from our “Small Town Pride” documentary to see what Pride is like during a pandemic
After more than two years of Bolsonaro, queer Brazilian artists and entertainers feel like they’re losing ground
The unexpected death of comedian Paulo Gustavo has focused attention on the government’s disregard for LGBTQ+ culture
12 queer and trans trailblazing athletes you should know
Carl Nassib is the first openly gay active NFL player. But countless queer and trans athletes paved the way for his historic disclosure
An advice apocalypse: ¡Hola Papi! author JP Brammer and Kai Cheng Thom
Because sometimes even Kai needs a few quick tips
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I want more sex than my partner does. How do I get my needs met without pushing her boundaries?
Meeting differing sexual needs and desires might be hard, Kai says, but there are practically infinite ways of giving and receiving pleasure
We still can’t tell if Céline Dion is a child prodigy made good or a heartless robot bent on world domination
One thing’s for sure: after 40 years in showbiz, the beloved Quebec chanteuse has never figured out how to be cool
The future is Indigiqueer
In the fourth installment of the “‘Protest and Pleasure”’ series, how Indigenous peoples and nations are building the pathway to sexual and gender liberation
What writer Peter Dubé is looking for at the intersection of queerness and the surreal
His latest book-length poem, “The Headless Man,” follows a mysterious character from birth to sexuality
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episodes 1 and 2 power ranking: Peaks and valleys
A early star emerges while other queens struggle to stand out
What does Pride look like in a post-pandemic world?
Pride festivals around the world are grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, a global racial reckoning and corporate criticisms. At Pride Toronto, managing the future of the event means tackling it all head-on
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