Opinion

Quebec’s first married gay couple celebrates 10th anniversary

Michael Hendricks and René Leboeuf look back on their landmark legal victory and wedding

By Richard Burnett

Cruising for Eastern Boys

Award-winning film hits theatres in France

By Xtra Staff

Arts

Frankie Knuckles, 1955–2014

Honouring the godfather of house

By Phil Villeneuve

Opinion

Gay rights pioneer ted northe dies at 74

Queen of the Silver Dollar

By Kevin Dale McKeown

Books

Review: Pee-Shy: A Memoir

Frank Spinelli’s new book is about a childhood filled with bullying and curiosity about forbidden (girl’s) things

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Sex

The Hookies celebrate male escorts’ best attributes

NYC’s Boomer Banks wins Best Cock and Mr International

By Mark Chesnut

Arts

Kent Monkman painting takes Montreal art world by storm

It’s all about having the biggest brush in the Toronto-based painter’s massive new work

By Richard Burnett

The best in alt porn

The Feminist Porn Awards and conference celebrate inclusive, diverse porn

By Jeremy Willard

Video

PrEP: Another tool in the arsenal against HIV/AIDS

An extended interview with Magnet’s ‘Nurse Tim’

By Xtra Editor

Arts

Cock

A new play points to the fact that queerness isn’t always about which genitals are meeting

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

Beating the winter blues in a bathhouse

Shake off the shame and don a white towel — you’re guaranteed to find someone to connect with

By Ryan G Hinds

Opinion

Remembering Bill C-150

Ottawa activists look back on the legislation that changed their lives

By Julie Cruikshank

Opinion

The mythology of C-150

The decriminalization of gay sex wasn’t actually about liberating sexuality

By Robin Perelle

Power

Gender-neutral spaces, programs & training for rec centres: report

Vancouver parks board trans working group releases recommendations

By Niko Bell

New porn series celebrates trans women’s desires — and desirability

Filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer nominated for two Feminist Porn Awards

By P Comeau

Opinion

Deep Dish Toronto: Issue #767

This week, Rolyn visits the Snap gala and Pitbull’s fourth anniversary party

By Rolyn Chambers

Opinion

Hey baby, nice wheels

OC Transpo, disability and the culture of harassment on Ottawa’s streets

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Rainbow High’s travel show takes place March 29 in Toronto

More than 80 exhibitors to help make the most of your next gaycation

By Andrew Jacome