Health

These are the STI-fighting super-condoms you don’t need

VivaGel condoms promise protection from viruses. But do they really work?

By Niko Bell

Opinion

Inside an anti-gay fake condom packing party

Bill Whatcott still packing ‘gospel condoms’ as lawsuit looms

By Nathaniel Christopher

Opinion

Getting the facts right about PrEP, serosorting and your sexual health

Feelings can easily be misconstrued as fact

By Mike Miksche

Opinion

Marriage equality delay in Australia holds a lesson for Canadian MPs

Aussie legislators are showing more backbone than Canadian counterparts

By Rob Salerno

Power

New regulations may help Canadian LGBT couples access reproductive services

Federal government is consulting on new regulations to finally bring the Assisted Human Reproduction Act into force

By Rob Salerno

Power

Trans rights bill sparks heated debate

First House discussion on Bill C-16 raises bathroom issues, but smoothly passes second reading

By Dylan C Robertson

Arts

‘da Kink in My Hair: ‘da musical

After 15 years, Trey Anthony’s theatrical success comes to Ottawa as a musical

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Will federal funding cuts force HIV/AIDS organizations to shut down?

After changes to criteria, the Public Health Agency of Canada must choose which organizations to fund

By Erika Stark

Arts

An ode to pre-teen redheads everywhere

Johnnie Walker’s Redheaded Stepchild grows from a stage play to a published book

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

Thirteen coming-out stories to read on National Coming Out Day 2016

From reported stories to personal essays, coming out in 2016 is a multi-faceted experience

By Eternity Martis

Opinion

PrEP and the birth control pill

What we can learn from the past

By Mike Miksche

Power

Ontario’s equal parenting law passes second reading

The bill would finally stop queer and trans parents from having to adopt their own children

By Arshy Mann

Travel

Top five lesbian events across North America

Katie Sly’s guide for where to get stimulated — intellectually and otherwise

By Katie Sly

Opinion

Playing gay chat roulette (Part 2)

A sign for change

By Mike Miksche

Culture

Queer film picks from Winnipeg’s Reel Pride Film Festival 2016

Instead of hosting mainstream LGBT films, the fest brings lesser-known works to the community

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

BDSM with an 80-year-old top (Part 2)

Another reason to respect your elders

By Devon Delacroix

Opinion

How I brought my bareback orgy fantasy to life

Palm Springs, PrEP and a week of plowed asses

By Kevin Moroso

Power

Ontario to finally give equal treatment to queer and trans families

The bill ensures legal status for LGBT parents

By Arshy Mann