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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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    (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About T and Fertility

    If you were born with a uterus and ovaries, here’s what you need to know about testosterone’s impact on your fertility—no matter why you’re taking it!

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    Men Want Sex All the Time and Other Myths about Cis Male Sexual Desire

    Stereotypes and false beliefs about the sexualities of cis men aren’t exclusive to conservative circles. They have been pervasive all over the place for decades, even in the medical profession and scientific literature.

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    Accessing Services While Homeless

    If you’re experiencing homelessness, or finding yourself without a secure place to stay, you don’t have to navigate things on your own.

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    Victoria Woodhull: The First Woman to Run For President Believed in Freedom…in Love and Politics

    Her name was Victoria Woodhull, and while her candidacy was controversial, she was used to it; her life leading up to her run for the presidency had been anything but conventional, and her presidential run may have been one of the least interesting things about her.

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    Hi, Bi Guy: Dealing With Bi Erasure

    It can be difficult when it feels like your identity is being ignored and overlooked.