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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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    A Reminder and Some Resources

    Embracing and accepting ourselves can be a healing journey, one that honors our unique experiences and the inherent value of our bodies.

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    PDA: A Way to Practice Self-Compassion

    Just like riding a bike, self-compassion is a skill that must be practiced.

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    How to Rebuild Trust with Your Body

    Trust for our bodies is a two-way street just like trust is between people. Our bodies learn to trust us as we learn to trust them, and we often need to make some important changes to achieve this.

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    Social Threat and Body Shame

    A key first step towards self-compassion is feeling safe from harm. We can achieve this by identifying what we need and believing we deserve it. No one is better suited to support ourselves than ourselves.

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    How to Develop Body Trust When Trans: An Introduction

    Actively listening to our bodies and what they’re trying to tell us often seems impossible, especially in 2025 when transgender and nonbinary people and our bodies are under attack. But it is still possible.