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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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    The Power of Pelvic Floor Therapy

    My brain was ready, but my body was not. As sweetly as possible, my boyfriend said the words that would change my life: “I think we should call it a night, and you should take some time to figure out what’s going on down there.”

    What to Do Next When Everything is Overwhelming

    Life feels overwhelming to everyone sometimes, but it feels especially overwhelming when you’re a homeless young person. Here are some tips for plotting your next steps.

    Happy Anal Health & Pleasure Month!

    Resources and a few tips to help support a positive sexual relationship with your bum!

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    Rejecting My Anti-Choice Roots

    I had a close friend who wore an “Abortion is Mean” sweatshirt like a second skin. In my 20s, I came to the conclusion that no, abortion wasn’t mean, and it also definitely wasn’t murder. Restricting pregnant people from obtaining safe abortions was just another way to control them.

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    How To Soften Yourself and Be Stronger at The Same Time

    If you’ve been looking for a guide on how to soften yourself, or want to know if you really need to, this guide may be helpful.