Scarleteen users discuss their teenage sex ed experiences (or lack thereof) as well as what they wished they learned.

So why is virginity important? Whose place is it to decide what things are valuable and have a high impact in your life? Can anyone else really dictate that but you? Find out what Scarleteen users have to say!

It's so infrequent men are really talked to about rape, particularly in terms of what they can do to prevent it and how direly we need there help, and it's also often challenging for men, especially in male culture, to really, truly and fully take a stand against rape and sexual violence, and to deconstruct and reconstruct masculinity issues or roles which support or enable rape.

This thread is here to talk about all of these issues, ask any questions you might have, and to provide support for men who want to stand against rape and/or for women wondering how they can help. - Heather

How do you feel about abortion? What experiences have influenced your feelings? A poll for men only, please.

One of our users raises some interesting questions about societal norms, pornography use, and gender. Read the discussion and share your own experiences with watching porn. Please remember to be respectful of others and accepting of different sexual preferences.

Come discuss the U.S. 2008 Presidential Election with us! Share your feelings on the candidates or the issues, ask advice on how to deal with political arguments with family members or friends that may arise during this time, and talk about what voting means to you. If this is your first time voting, feel free to ask questions about what to expect at the booth, or to talk about your fears.

What is the difference between the sex portrayed in film and other media and the sex you actually have? How has porn impacted your sex life in terms of expectations? Join the discussion and share your own findings or ask questions about the differences.

A user states: My ten year old sister refused to order a bacon cheeseburger, her favorite sandwich, because "only boys can eat that". Society has come a long way from the stereotypical 1950's gender roles, and while we aren't /quite/ there yet, we're pretty darn close. An ad campaign such as the ones Burger King puts out just sets us back half a decade; to the commercials with women waiting at the door with a martini and steak all set for her husband. This thread is all about how gender roles and sexuality relate to what we're eating.

A look at what's sexy and what's not, what 'sexy' is supposed to mean in the first place, and what mainstream media has to do with our definition of it.

Our volunteer Joey muses over gender norms and heteronormative structures in non-heterosexual relationships. Read her and our other users thoughts on the subject and feel free to add your own thoughts or experiences.