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Scarleteen's Link-In-Bio

A list of recent links posted to Scarleteen's social media platforms.

    Wonder in a World of Worry: Roads Go Ever, Ever On

    Storyteller and artist Jo Chiang talks about her adaptation of “The Odyssey” and finding hope in dark times.

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    Hi, Bi Guy: When You're the Only Bi Guy in the Group

    If you feel like the only bi guy around, that’s understandable – but you’re definitely not alone.

    Sex When You're Homeless

    Sex while homeless isn’t always easy, but there are lots of ways you can protect yourself and your community while being sexual and building connections.

    How to Play With Toys: Butt Plugs

    Butt plugs do exactly what they say: they plug a bumhole because it can feel good.

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    How to Play with Toys: Strokers

    Beginner-friendly and intuitive, strokers can help people reimagine masturbation or manual sex with a partner, adding textures, sensations, and sometimes vibrations.

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    Rebel Well: When You're Feeling All the Feelings

    In stressful times, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope with and express big feelings—and support friends who are going through it too.

    Feelings about my body as a cis(?) girl

    There are lots of ways to be a woman and have a relationship to your body. If the sensation of having a penis feels good for you, it’s something you can explore.

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    ­What Would it Look Like if We Treated COVID Like an STI?

    Did you know you can apply safer sex practices to COVID-cautious choices, as well as other respiratory infections?

    I don't feel “done” after sex or orgasm

    If someone isn’t satisfied or doesn’t feel “done” after having an orgasm, that doesn’t mean something is wrong. Orgasm is rarely what makes for satisfying sexual experiences for people.

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    Bad Counsel: AI Assistants and Chatbots Give Bad Advice, By Design

    Bots designed to say yes to everything can’t give you the support you need.