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Sex

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
When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 2)
Hard Labour

When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 2)

He hesitates when I pass him the first dildo

By Devon Delacroix
When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 1)
Hard Labour

When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 1)

He’s a reluctant model but he’s got a debt to pay

By Devon Delacroix
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
Can gay men donate organs in Canada?
Power

Can gay men donate organs in Canada?

Perplexing campaigns by public health agencies say they’ll take organs from gays, but the truth is more complicated

By Rob Salerno
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Why it’s important to get the facts right about being undetectable when you’re HIV-positive
PrEP School

Why it’s important to get the facts right about being undetectable when you’re HIV-positive

The science has proved that being undetectable means you can’t transmit the virus to a sexual partner, so why are HIV-positive men still facing stigma?

By Mike Miksche
Nine gay places to get your freak on in New York City
Travel

Nine gay places to get your freak on in New York City

From sleazy bars to underground dungeons, it’s all yours to explore

By Mike Miksche
How Facebook helped me reconcile my sexuality as a queer Arab man
Opinion

How Facebook helped me reconcile my sexuality as a queer Arab man

I had spent years avoiding overt statements of my sexuality on social media, but I couldn’t hide any longer

By Mike Miksche
The political rebellion of being black and non-binary
Opinion

The political rebellion of being black and non-binary

Within black communities, there is little room for gender non-conformity. For me it’s essential to my survival

By Cicely-Belle Blain
Why I love cum dumps
Opinion

Why I love cum dumps

A story of overcoming anxiety and taking loads

By Kevin Moroso
How one Toronto artist is on a mission to arouse our city’s buried sexuality

How one Toronto artist is on a mission to arouse our city’s buried sexuality

Ted witzel’s LULU is inspired by Europe’s thriving sex culture

Created for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
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What I learned about myself during an encounter with a disabled married client (Part 2)
Opinion

What I learned about myself during an encounter with a disabled married client (Part 2)

His relationship with his husband made me question my beliefs about love

By Devon Delacroix
The masturbation misadventures of a sex toy reviewer
Opinion

The masturbation misadventures of a sex toy reviewer

From a shoe with butt plug-shaped heels to an alarm clock vibrator, my job isn’t always as glamourous as it sounds

By Kate Sloan
Why do people masturbate differently?
Opinion

Why do people masturbate differently?

What gets you off can change, so what does that mean for how you do it?

By Pega Ren
What I learned about myself during an encounter with a disabled married client (Part 1)
Opinion

What I learned about myself during an encounter with a disabled married client (Part 1)

It’s usually me playing the role of the therapist, not the other way around

By Devon Delacroix
Eight handy tips on masturbation for when the mood strikes
Opinion

Eight handy tips on masturbation for when the mood strikes

Whether you’re in the shower, driving or at work — the possibility for pleasure is endless

By Titus Androgynous
How an X-Men character became my sexual conquest
Opinion

How an X-Men character became my sexual conquest

My love of Cyclops launched me into adulthood — in the best way possible

By JP Larocque
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