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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.

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    New Age of Innocence: On Navigating Commitment for the First Time

    As I enter an intimate relationship, it’s important to remember how to be alone, too.

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    How a Gonorrhea Scare Made Me Reevaluate my Sex Education and Mental Health

    When I took stock of what I really knew of STIs, I found I was operating on half facts, internalized stigma and lots of assumptions.

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    Hi, Bi Guy: How to Navigate College

    Whether it’s your first semester or your last, Adam England has tips for making friends and navigating campus as a bi guy.

    Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen!

    Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen! To celebrate the last day of this special week, we have compiled a list of resources within and beyond Scarleteen for you and yours.

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    How to Play with Toys: Bullet Vibrators

    Bullet vibrators are shaped like a baby carrot. Portable, petite, and discreet, bullets are great for first-time sex toy users and those who enjoy gentler stimulation.