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Scarleteen's Link-In-Bio

A list of recent links posted to Scarleteen's social media platforms.
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    Birth Control and Emetophobia: A Guide

    Don’t let fears of nausea and vomiting hold you back from using birth control: You have lots of options!

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    How do I move on from situationships?

    How can someone break a cycle of situationships to start making something different? It’s got a lot to do with boundaries.

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    Your Guide to Fibroids: Everything You Need to Know and Then Some

    Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of people with a uterus have fibroids and the diagnosis might sound scary, but you have lots of options!

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    Whoa, There! How to Slow Down When You're Moving Too Fast

    Is your sex life or sexual relationship feeling like someone pressed the fast-forward button and now it’s spinning out of control? Evaluate whether things are moving too fast for you or a partner, and then get some help on pulling back the reins and slowing things down to a more comfortable pace.

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    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.

    Feelings about my body as a cis(?) girl

    There are lots of ways to be a woman and have a relationship to your body. If the sensation of having a penis feels good for you, it’s something you can explore.

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    ­What Would it Look Like if We Treated COVID Like an STI?

    Did you know you can apply safer sex practices to COVID-cautious choices, as well as other respiratory infections?

    I don't feel “done” after sex or orgasm

    If someone isn’t satisfied or doesn’t feel “done” after having an orgasm, that doesn’t mean something is wrong. Orgasm is rarely what makes for satisfying sexual experiences for people.

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    Bad Counsel: AI Assistants and Chatbots Give Bad Advice, By Design

    Bots designed to say yes to everything can’t give you the support you need.