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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.

    a bunch of strokers over a sparkly crown

    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.

    T4T sex and feeling euphoric

    A common misconception about engaging in sex with trans and nonbinary people is that there is a “right” and a “wrong” way to touch each other. There isn’t.

    a bottle of poison because that's what generative AI is

    False Friends: Risks, Realities, and Safer Alternatives to AI Chatbots

    AI chatbots may make tempting conversational partners, but you should know the real dangers of this technology so you can make informed decisions about if, and how, you use them.

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    Feeling Good When You're Feeling Bad: Dealing with Unwanted or Confusing Sexual Arousal

    There’s nothing wrong with you if you’ve been aroused in a situation where you were uncomfortable or the setting wasn’t sexual.

    a dozen red roses...because of course

    Unveiling Amatonormativity: Notes From the Books and the Field

    Society assumes romantic relationships are the most important ones in our lives, but that’s simply not true.

    I need advice on being myself in a conservative area while not being a protected class anymore

    Even if you can’t live authentically in all aspects of your life, it’s still possible to prioritize gender-affirming self-care wherever you can.