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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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    How a Gonorrhea Scare Made Me Reevaluate my Sex Education and Mental Health

    When I took stock of what I really knew of STIs, I found I was operating on half facts, internalized stigma and lots of assumptions.

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    Hi, Bi Guy: How to Navigate College

    Whether it’s your first semester or your last, Adam England has tips for making friends and navigating campus as a bi guy.

    Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen!

    Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen! To celebrate the last day of this special week, we have compiled a list of resources within and beyond Scarleteen for you and yours.

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    How to Play with Toys: Bullet Vibrators

    Bullet vibrators are shaped like a baby carrot. Portable, petite, and discreet, bullets are great for first-time sex toy users and those who enjoy gentler stimulation.

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    How to Play With Toys: Suction Vibrators

    Suction toys use pulses of air and gentle air pressure changes to stimulate nerve-dense areas without actually touching them directly. They create a sucking or throbbing sensation that can feel like oral sex.