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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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Sex Education Could Be a Lifeline for Brazilian LGBTQIA+ Youth

In Brazil, attacks on comprehensive sexuality education are cutting LGBQTIA+ young people off from critical resources.

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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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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.

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Supplements for PCOS: Natural Support for Hormonal Health

Science backs the role of certain supplements for PCOS management, such as inositol’s role in balancing blood sugar levels and vitamin D’s assistance with mood. But not every supplement lives up to the hype.

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Hi, Bi Guy: When You Don’t Feel Like You Fit In

Being caught between more than one world can be a struggle, so here’s what to try.

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Birth Control Bingo: Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure for people with penises that is highly effective at preventing unwanted impregnation.

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Birth Control Bingo: Tubal Ligation or Bilateral Salpingectomy

Tubal ligation is a highly and immediately effective surgical procedure that people with fallopian tubes can undergo to prevent pregnancy permanently.

Did pills make me ace?

Hi Bea,

First of all, congratulations on taking a big step towards managing your anxiety. I know firsthand how hard it is to reach out for help and talk about treatment options and I’m proud of you! I also unfortunately know firsthand how side effects from psychiatric medications can affect your body and emotions — and also, how mental health conditions can interact with things like sexual desire.

Here’s the very short answer to your question: Pills didn’t make you ace!

There are a few things to unpack here: how your mental health can affect your feelings and sexuality; how psychiatric