If you used our old boards, you'll notice we've moved some posts and threads from them here to the new boards. Unfortunately, we could not automatically migrate the data from the old boards. All we can do is manually copy some things over and then leave the old boards as a read-only archive. And we ...

"Why did you give them <thing you wanted one user got and we said no to you about> and not me?" or Why did they get answered first? If that's a thing you're thinking or wondering, know that we hold all our users to our general guidelines and policies, the ones you have agreed to when regi...

Because we serve young people internationally, some of you are posting from areas or parts of the world which are in extreme crisis right now, and where you're literally surrounded by violence, war or fear. That alone is obviously incredibly stressful. That alone would obviously create anxiety, pani...

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We're lucky to have a very diverse readership, including when it comes to location. Our users are from all over the world, and we love having the diversity of experience and thought that provides. We also love how what users tell us and other users about the sexual ethos, ideas, laws or policies whe...

This may be very obvious to some of our users, but less obvious, or not at all clear to others. I figured we should remind everyone about this and be clear so everyone can understand. Why is our asking that totally obvious to some people but not others? Well, it's probably obvious to people who: • a...

More and more, new users come to Scarleteen reporting experiences of bullying and other forms of harassment online or in their offline lives. Often enough -- and understandably -- users new to the site will feel fearful and wary that they might experience that here, too, especially since we address ...

We've got an easy guide andwalkthrough to all of our current direct services, including the message boards, here: http://www.scarleteen.com/need_help_now_a_guide_to_scarleteens_direct_services You can take a look at that link to see what they all are, and how they work, if you don't know, and also r...

You're new, and you're not sure how to use all this stuff. Feel free to post here just to play with all the buttons and options, see what you can do (and what you can't), and learn how to use the boards. Posts don't need to be of any substance -- just within our guidelines -- this is just a spot to ...

Are you choosing not to engage in sex with a partner, or limit what kinds of sex you are having with others in some way? As you hopefully already know, it is always just as okay to choose NOT to be sexual with others as it is to choose to be sexual with others, for any reason, whether that's about r...

Whether a pregnancy was wanted or intended or not, the loss of a pregnancy -- be it via miscarriage or abortion -- can be tough to go through. If you need a place to talk about it, we can do that with you here. Note: we often have users coming in not sure if they experienced miscarriage or not. The ...

Want a space to talk about a pregnancy in your life that isn't yours? Maybe a current partner, an ex or a lover of yours is pregnant due to sex with you (or not with you). Maybe a sibling, best friend, parent or guardian has a pregnancy that has become or is becoming a big part of your life. Maybe s...

Here are some links and resources to get you started! At Scarleteen: • Human Reproduction: A Seafarer's Guide • Can I Get Pregnant, or Get or Pass On an STI From That? • All About Abortion • To Jane & Sarah for Their 30th Birthday • I think I might be pregnant, and might have to choose an aborti...

If you are now or have been pregnant and the choice you have made with that pregnancy was to choose to continue a pregnancy and arrange or carry out an adoption arrangement, this is the spot for general talk or peer support with that choice! * Given our guidelines, it should go without saying that t...

If you are now or have been pregnant and the choice you have made with that pregnancy was to choose to terminate a pregnancy via an abortion procedure (be it medical or surgical), this is the spot for general talk or peer support with that choice! * Given our guidelines, it should go without saying ...

If you are now or have been pregnant and the choice you have made with that pregnancy was to choose to remain pregnant and parenting, this is the spot for general talk or peer support with that choice! * Given our guidelines, it should go without saying that this needs to be a safe space where peopl...

Do you currently have or carry a sexually transmitted disease or infection (an STD or STI)? You aren't a leper, you're just someone with an illness like any other. Find others dealing with what you are here, and talk about and work out your issues without shame or stigma. From the old boards, here:...

This is one of a few threads we've added to help those of you who are often dealing with similar issues -- or aren't, but are members of this one broad group and want to connect, even in places you're not the same -- but perhaps not seeing each other in one place on the boards to know you can conne...

One of our most popular (no shocker there!) posts from the old boards, here: http://www.scarleteen.com/cgi-bin/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?/ubb/get_topic/f/9/t/001283.html I sometimes worry about y'all because I often see you feeling the effects of ageism in our world: feeling like you're not as personally...

This is the place to leave any questions, issues or concerns with the new board system as we all get used to it, and get it fully set up. So, if you're having any trouble using any of the features, aren't sure about something, or have some other feedback about the new boards, specifically, leave'em ...

This is the place to leave any questions, issues or concerns with the new board system as we all get used to it, and get it fully set up. So, if you're having any trouble using any of the features, aren't sure about something, or have some other feedback about the new boards, specifically, leave'em ...

One of the tough things about information on the pill, even just in terms of general effectiveness rates, when it comes to Scarleteen users, is that all things aren't equal when it comes to adolescents and adults. For instance, it is well documented at this point that typical use effectiveness (not ...

Newly-registered users are limited to posting in these areas of boards just for their first five posts: • Newbieville: Site Help & Service and Got Questions? Get Answers. • Between you and the Scarleteam: Ask Us and Scarleteen Updates New users may, however, read any of the other areas, and aft...

Newly-registered users are limited to posting in these areas of boards just for their first five posts: • Newbieville: Site Help & Service and Got Questions? Get Answers. • Between you and the Scarleteam: Ask Us and Scarleteen Updates New users may, however, read any of the other areas, and aft...