"Eye" can tell you are gay
A new study by Ritch Savin-Williams, a developmental pyschologist at Cornell University, claims pupil dilation is an accurate indicator of sexual orientation. The study found that when a person watches…
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Sex Toys 101 for Queer Boys tonight at Venus Envy
Adult store Venus Envy may be thought of as being tailored to the girls of Ottawa, yet tonight the sensual shop is offering a free workshop for boys. Sex Toys…
Slut Walk
I believe it was Margaret Cho who once said "what about slut pride?" On Saturday, Aug 18 the sluts of Ottawa will congregate at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights…
Dance Dance (Office) Revolution
If you're an office gopher looking to escape the doldrums of your standard lunch hour, shimmy on down to Sparks St tomorrow, Thursday Aug 16. Natalie Fraser and Menna Rajulu…
King Arthur and Lancelot
British author Sarah Luddington's series The Knights of Camelot may be burning up the Amazon Kindle charts but this historical fiction collection has also caused a firestorm of controversy. After…
The science of the penis
Robert Lamb and Julie Douglas of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast recently squirted out a two-part series on the penis. Yet they didn't stop at humans, who, by…
Art in Strathcona Park
The 12th annual celebration of local artists kicks off Saturday Aug 11 in Strathcona Park. Fititngly dubbed Art in Strathcona Park, the collaborative event is a project organized by The…
Olympian comes out as HIV positive
Australian trampoline gymnast Ji Wallace has not only come out as gay- but has also revealed that he is HIV positive. Wallace won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney…
Pussy Riot
Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot are inching ever closer to a date with a labour camp for the crime of performing a song critical of Russian President Valdimir Putin.…
Was Marilyn Monroe a lesbian?
In Lois Banner's new biography Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox, the professor of history and gender studies at the University of Southern California writes that the blonde bombshell worried…
Trailer For A Remake of Gore Vidal’s Caligula
Bookworms and brainy bisexuals everywhere were saddened when it was announced writer Gore Vidal passed away yesterday at age 86. His third novel, The City and the Pillar, was published…
Five captivating cover songs
When Courtney Love caught wind of Lana Del Ray's live cover of Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box," Love took to Twitter to remind pop's most perlustrated princess that the song is in…
Pop culture questions after the Olympic opening ceremony
The verdict on yesterday's Olympic opening ceremonies has been mixed with some describing the spectacle as quirky while others are calling London's kick off party cringe-worthy. Detractors say it was…
Summer Nights at SAW Gallery
A very unique film experience kicks off tonight at SAW Gallery's outdoor courtyard. The Summer Nights series will feature outdoor projections by avant garde filmmakers and live performnces by eclectic…
RuPaul on Girl on Guy
If you are going through a Drag Race withdrawl and jonesing for a weekly fix of the fabulous RuPaul, give a listen to this sincere interview Mr. Charles gave on…
International AIDS Conference (so far)
Thousands of scientists, politicans and advocates descended on Washigton DC this week for the first International AIDS conference to be held on American soil in over 20 years. Notable atendees…
Wildrose leader pandering or pro-gay? Listen to the podcast interview
For the first time, leader of Alberta's Wildrose party, Danielle Smith, has spoken out against homophobic comments made by a former Wildrose candidate. In a 2011 blog post, Wildrose candidiate…
Trans derby girl featured in Pet Shop Boys video
Forget about perennial gay favourite Personal Best, there's a new Olympic counterpart for the upcoming London games that will have queers cheering. The Pet Shop Boys' new video for their…
Mother Tongue’s last lick
Tonight will be Ottawa bookstore Mother Tongue's last event before the shop closes forever tomorrow. As Xtra reported last month, the feminist touchstone's owners chose to close the business due…
The Story of Film at The ByTowne
Now in its fifth chapter, The Story of Film: An Odyssey is an eight-part documentary series now playing at The ByTowne any cinephile won't want to miss. Yes, you may…