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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.

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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!

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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.

How to Play With Toys: Butt Plugs

Butt plugs do exactly what they say: they plug a bumhole because it can feel good.

Feelings about my body as a cis(?) girl

There are lots of ways to be a woman and have a relationship to your body. If the sensation of having a penis feels good for you, it’s something you can explore.

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­What Would it Look Like if We Treated COVID Like an STI?

Did you know you can apply safer sex practices to COVID-cautious choices, as well as other respiratory infections?

I don't feel “done” after sex or orgasm

If someone isn’t satisfied or doesn’t feel “done” after having an orgasm, that doesn’t mean something is wrong. Orgasm is rarely what makes for satisfying sexual experiences for people.

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Bad Counsel: AI Assistants and Chatbots Give Bad Advice, By Design

Bots designed to say yes to everything can’t give you the support you need.