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A list of recent links posted to Scarleteen's social media platforms.
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    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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    Hi, Bi Guy: Dealing With Bi Erasure

    It can be difficult when it feels like your identity is being ignored and overlooked.

    The Lowdown on Watery Periods

    Minor changes in your period aren’t usually cause for concern, but if watery flow’s got you worried, here’s the scoop.

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    Building Chosen Family as a Homeless Young Person

    If you find yourself experiencing homelessness or housing instability, it can feel isolating, like you’re facing hard things alone without support: without family. But you can create your own family.

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    Wonder in a World of Worry: Courage in Chaos

    Dr. Nik M. Lampe discusses their research on aging LGBTQIA+ people with Mikaela Duffy.

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    Wonder in a World of Worry: The Discipline of Hope

    Kalaya’an (Kala) Mendoza talks with Mikaela Duffy about building chosen family and community.