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 Develop Body Trust When Trans: An Introduction
Actively listening to our bodies and what they’re trying to tell us often seems impossible, especially in 2025 when transgender and nonbinary people and our bodies are under attack. But it is still possible.
A Simple Guide to Sexualizing Your Mobility Aids
Mobility aids help you lead a fulfilling, independent life. Shouldn’t they do the same in the bedroom?
Queer, Devout, and In Between: Navigating Sexuality and Spirituality as a Young Person
The tension of being both queer and devout is one many young people live with. It’s two identities the world most often insists must cancel each other out.
A Letter To The Trans Teen Thinking About Giving Up
The SCOTUS decision in n U.S. v. Skrmetti was bad and soul-crushing, but it doesn’t mean that you or trans youth as a whole won’t have a future. We always have, we always will, and we don’t need the government to have one, either, because we have each other.
Flirting While Fat: Learning to Take Up Space in Love and Lust
Once I found my confidence, flirting while fat became fun and changed my perspective on dating.
