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A list of recent links posted to Scarleteen's social media platforms.
Three trans individuals next to each other. From left to right: a white trans woman with wavy hair and wearing a tank top, a Black trans man with the transgender pride flag painted on his cheek, and a trans man who appears to be Southeast Asian and is wearing a denim jacket.

Trans Summer School: Am I Trans Enough?

Am I trans enough? It’s probably one of the most pervasive questions for trans and otherwise gender nonconforming people and the answer is “yes.”

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I want to use a toy for myself. My boyfriend is asking me not to.

A partner telling you not to use toys is engaging in controlling behavior. You have agency over your own sexuality.

Young person with curly haired styled in an afro. They are wearing a black t-shirt and are holding a smart phone to their ear as if they are talking on the phone.

Sex Education Could Be a Lifeline for Brazilian LGBTQIA+ Youth

In Brazil, attacks on comprehensive sexuality education are cutting LGBQTIA+ young people off from critical resources.

Woman with long black hair sits hunched over, holding her head and stomach as if she is not feeling well. Surrounding her are various forms of hormonal birth control including an IUD, birth control pills, the morning after pill, a Depo-Provera shot, and a birth control ring.

Birth Control and Emetophobia: A Guide

Don’t let fears of nausea and vomiting hold you back from using birth control: You have lots of options!

Two people sitting close and embracing each other on a couch. The person on the left has fair skin and long straight hair with a side undercut and the person on the right has darker skin with tight curls.

How do I move on from situationships?

How can someone break a cycle of situationships to start making something different? It’s got a lot to do with boundaries.

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Your Guide to Fibroids: Everything You Need to Know and Then Some

Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of people with a uterus have fibroids and the diagnosis might sound scary, but you have lots of options!

Two young women hug each other. On the left, a girl with braids holds a tissue to her nose and looks like she is crying. On the right, only the back of the second girl's head is visible. She has long, dark hair that covers most of her back.

Rebel Well: When You're Feeling All the Feelings

In stressful times, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope with and express big feelings—and support friends who are going through it too.

Wonder in a World of Worry: Roads Go Ever, Ever On

Storyteller and artist Jo Chiang talks about her adaptation of “The Odyssey” and finding hope in dark times.

Teen boy with curly hair sits with his hand against the side of his face. He is looking at the camera and is wearing a dark colored plaid shirt.

Hi, Bi Guy: When You're the Only Bi Guy in the Group

If you feel like the only bi guy around, that’s understandable – but you’re definitely not alone.

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Sex When You're Homeless

Sex while homeless isn’t always easy, but there are lots of ways you can protect yourself and your community while being sexual and building connections.