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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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    A Simple Guide to Sexualizing Your Mobility Aids

    Mobility aids help you lead a fulfilling, independent life. Shouldn’t they do the same in the bedroom?

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    Queer, Devout, and In Between: Navigating Sexuality and Spirituality as a Young Person

    The tension of being both queer and devout is one many young people live with. It’s two identities the world most often insists must cancel each other out.

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    A Letter To The Trans Teen Thinking About Giving Up

    The SCOTUS decision in n U.S. v. Skrmetti was bad and soul-crushing, but it doesn’t mean that you or trans youth as a whole won’t have a future. We always have, we always will, and we don’t need the government to have one, either, because we have each other.

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    Flirting While Fat: Learning to Take Up Space in Love and Lust

    Once I found my confidence, flirting while fat became fun and changed my perspective on dating.

    Finding A Safe Place to Sleep

    If you are facing homelessness, or experiencing housing insecurity, chances are your primary concern is usually finding a safe place to sleep.