Queerness in so many ways is about self-determination. As we explore in our new series, “Queer Ink,” so are tattoos

They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

Plus diverse, ethical porn, a “Fast and Furious”-themed trans zine and a breathlessly funny YA title from Jason June

Ahead of next month’s World Cup, the Canadian midfielder discusses mentorship, inclusion and trans sports myth-busting

The Mexican-American non-binary actor takes Xtra behind the scenes of Netflix’s newest queer-led comedy

Plus, for those in Toronto, queer music from NXNE

New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV

Queerness, whether on stage or off, plays differently in Japan

The Trans Film Mentorship partners emerging trans film workers with productions like “Sort Of” for paid work experience on set

“My dream is that I’m not the only queer and trans voice in the room”

The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album

Helping to raise someone else’s children has been life-affirming, even gender-affirming, but it’s not without complications

Three families—including the parents of the once-controversial Baby Storm—share their stories

Two years since Quebec’s highest court ruled that documents needed to include X gender markers, only F and M are available

While chest binders can reduce gender dysphoria, they can be expensive and difficult to access in more rural areas

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The queer euphoria of tattooing

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week

Canadian soccer star Quinn is blazing trans trails on—and off—the field

‘Glamorous’ star Damian Terriquez talks fashion, politics and being starstruck

Black trans town hall, masc films, Manuel Betancourt’s ‘The Male Gazed’ and Cher, Cher, Cher

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly

Midnight in Ni-Chome: Japan’s post-pandemic drag performance scene

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys

The highs and lows of being a non-binary nanny

Raising kids in a gender-open way sounds great. But how does it work in practice?

Quebec is dragging its feet on gender-neutral health cards

These queer organizations are providing free binders to people in New Brunswick