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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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The Vibrant Libidos of Disabled People

Disabled people are experts on their own lives, and that includes their sexuality.

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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About T and Fertility

If you were born with a uterus and ovaries, here’s what you need to know about testosterone’s impact on your fertility—no matter why you’re taking it!

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Men Want Sex All the Time and Other Myths about Cis Male Sexual Desire

Stereotypes and false beliefs about the sexualities of cis men aren’t exclusive to conservative circles. They have been pervasive all over the place for decades, even in the medical profession and scientific literature.

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Accessing Services While Homeless

If you’re experiencing homelessness, or finding yourself without a secure place to stay, you don’t have to navigate things on your own.

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Victoria Woodhull: The First Woman to Run For President Believed in Freedom…in Love and Politics

Her name was Victoria Woodhull, and while her candidacy was controversial, she was used to it; her life leading up to her run for the presidency had been anything but conventional, and her presidential run may have been one of the least interesting things about her.