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.
How To Soften Yourself and Be Stronger at The Same Time
If you’ve been looking for a guide on how to soften yourself, or want to know if you really need to, this guide may be helpful.
Bloodlines: On Period Pain
Pain is an inescapable feature of humanity, but just because you have a uterus or are perceived societally as a woman doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to attempt to alleviate pain.
Lessons from the Girls Group
I ran a girls group with a group of teens between the ages of 10 and 17 for three years. Here are the ten biggest things I learned.
What’s Coming Out of My Dick?? The Low Down on Penile Discharge
Seeing or feeling anything coming out of your penis when you’re not expecting it is enough to scare the pants off even the most even-keeled person.
Reclaiming Self-Harm Scars Through Body Neutrality
My self-harm scars are part of my history and who I am. Body neutrality helped me rethink my relationship to this part of my past.
