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.”
Scarleteen's Link-In-Bio
A list of recent links posted to Scarleteen's social media platforms.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wonder in a World of Worry: An Introduction
How do you get through each day, bombarded with more and more bad, and envision a better future for yourself and everyone else?
The Power of Pelvic Floor Therapy
My brain was ready, but my body was not. As sweetly as possible, my boyfriend said the words that would change my life: “I think we should call it a night, and you should take some time to figure out what’s going on down there.”
What to Do Next When Everything is Overwhelming
Life feels overwhelming to everyone sometimes, but it feels especially overwhelming when you’re a homeless young person. Here are some tips for plotting your next steps.
Happy Anal Health & Pleasure Month!
Resources and a few tips to help support a positive sexual relationship with your bum!
Rejecting My Anti-Choice Roots
I had a close friend who wore an “Abortion is Mean” sweatshirt like a second skin. In my 20s, I came to the conclusion that no, abortion wasn’t mean, and it also definitely wasn’t murder. Restricting pregnant people from obtaining safe abortions was just another way to control them.
