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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.

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    Learning From Autistic People About Sensory Accommodation During Sex

    Sensations don’t have to ruin the mood: How to talk to your partner about the “yes please” and “no thanks” of smells, sights, sounds, and more.

    Sex Ed is Community Care

    If you’ve noticed that we’ve kept creating and promoting sex and relationships content during the harrowing times we’ve been living in, and you’re wondering why, or feeling like we shouldn’t, our founder explains why we do.

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    Chosen Families, Chosen Care: How My Queer Community Raised Me

    There are two kinds of growing up: the one where you outgrow your childhood home, and the one where you learn to build a new one.

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    Going Poly Won't Fix Your Relationship!

    If your relationship is broken down, opening up won’t usually help fix it.

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    The Scoop on Dating Apps

    No matter the app, swiping and dating can be tricky. If you’re going to use dating or hookup apps, here’s how to make the process a little easier.