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Scarleteen's Link-In-Bio

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

    The Scoop on Dating Apps

    No matter the app, swiping and dating can be tricky. If you’re going to use dating or hookup apps, here’s how to make the process a little easier.

    I want to like sex but I don't.

    How can you feel safe enough to enjoy sex when you’re a survivor of childhood sexual abuse?

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    Wonder in a World of Worry: My Body is My Buddy

    When the world outside is dark and scary, connecting with your body can be a place where you find safety and sanctuary. To talk about finding home in your body, I reached out to Dirty Lola.

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    The Bigger Picture on Erections

    Learn about what an erection is, how it might look for specific bodies and hormonal profiles, and how to have some useful and fun conversations with sexual partners.

    Rebel Well: How to Help Each Other & Improve This Godawful Mess

    This piece is part of Rebel Well: a Starter Survival Guide to a Trumped America for Teens and Emerging Adults.

     

    When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’― Fred Rogers

     

    Stand up for other people. Period.

    • Be a safe haven. Being a safe haven is something you do with your deeds, not just your words — and those deeds need to be meaningful. While signaling that you are friendly with something like a Pride pin can be comforting, it’s also important to take action, too, so people know that

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    Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness

    LGBTQ+ people experience homelessness at higher rates not because there is something wrong with us or with being LGBTQ+, but because of homophobia, transphobia and other kinds of bias and bigotry.

    Sexuality and fiction

    Romance novels have a reputation for being sexist, but the genre is actually incredibly diverse, and contains some truly great reads!

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    We All Have Lifting To Do To Make Gyms Safer Spaces

    The gym should be a happy and safe space, not one where anyone has to worry about experiencing harassment.

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    Navigating PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Solutions, and Support

    Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of people worldwide. Get the lowdown on this condition, what it looks like, and how it’s managed.

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    Supporting Your Intersex Child Through Puberty

    Puberty can be extra-rough for intersex kids. Supporting and affirming your child starts with centering their needs.