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How do you talk about it? How do you make decisions alone and together about where to go from here? Heather Corinna answers these questions and more in our new series, Sexual Relationships That Aren’t (or Aren’t Anymore): A Why, How and What-to-Do Guide: www.scarleteen.com/read/relat... 💦

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 20m

We may sometimes find ourselves in a relationship we call, consider, or want to be sexual⁠ but which…well, isn’t or wasn’t. How can you know when it probably won’t ever be sexual or isn’t likely to be again, and what the lack of sex is all about? 🏜️ #sexualdeserts #relationships #communication

A camel in the desert of a sexual relationship that isn't, with text that reads, "Does your sexual relationship feel like a desert?"

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 01/10/2026

Take it from Adam England: Testicular torsion is an extremely painful medical emergency, and a lot of people don't know what to watch out for. Get the details, and learn about what to expect from surgery and recovery, at Scarleteen. www.scarleteen.com/read/sexua...

A knot of rope with text: What is testicular torsion? What are the symptoms? What's surgery and recovery like? Adam England tells his own story and explains.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 28/09/2026

Thanks to the 102 people who raised $7,695 to support Scarleteen, whether you donated or signal-boosted this year’s fundraiser! Your support pays for real sex ed from real people who lead with experience, care, and connection…and you can donate any time right here: pro.gofundme.com/give/566676#... 😉

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 26/09/2026

"This website is probably the best resource of its kind. I am so lucky, as are all readers of Scarleteen, that this website exists and can provide facts to those who need them." —R Support more like this: Visit the link in our replies and help us raise $7k for celebrate 7 million 2026 visitors!

An apple and star with testimonials from fans of Scarleteen: Someone had told me Scarleteen was the best place on the internet for sexual health info, and I see now that they were completely right! — B. It's so so nice to talk to people who see and hear me as a person. So many places on the internet aren't very inclusive and this has got to be one of the most inclusive spaces I've found online. I wish I had found it back when I was in high school but I'm glad I found it now. —L. This website is probably the best resource of its kind. I am so lucky, as are all readers of Scarleteen, that this website exists and can provide facts to those who need them. —R

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 25/09/2026

In an era where queer & trans people are under attack, our team is defiantly queer & trans led, providing real support to scared people in scary times. But it’s scary for us, too. We need your support so we can provide community care to all who need it, every day: give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 23/09/2026

Sex ed doesn’t just center pleasure, but human connection. At Scarleteen, you’ll find education that includes navigating friendships, building community, and celebrating our whole selves. We’re raising $7k in honor of our 7 million visitors in 2026: join our donors today! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 21/09/2026

Parenting isn’t a solo project. Scarleteen helps parents—including some who got sex ed from us—with resources and support 365 days a year. We’re raising $7,000 by September 28th to make sure we’re always here for them. Join our donors today! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 18/09/2026

At Scarleteen, our learner-led sex education includes tough conversations about abuse and harm reduction alongside celebration of the diversity of human relationships and experiences. We’re raising $7k by 9/28: Contribute today, and challenge someone to match you! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Checklist: What makes us special? We offer comprehensive and queer-inclusive sex ed based in facts, care, and research. Staffed by real queer and trans and disabled humans. We never, ever use AI for anything. We're sex nerds who love what we do! Scarleteen.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 16/09/2026

Scarleteen is people! That’s right, no generative AI here. We’re raising $7k by September 28th in honor of the 7 million visitors we expect this year to support the real humans delivering sex ed. Help out with a one-time contribution or become an annual donor! give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 14/09/2026

School’s in! And so is Scarleteen’s annual fundraiser. We’re raising $7k for our 7m visitors in 2026. Chip today or become a monthly recurring donor here: give.gofundme.com/7kfor7m

Yellow school bus against a teal background. The side of the bus reads "Scarleteen. Queer sex ed for all since 1998." The text above the bus reads "Your math homework: help Scarleteen raise $7,000 by September 28th so a trans- and queer-led team of REAL PEOPLE can provide inclusive sex, health, and relationships education. (AI is an automatic F!)" in red and black text.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 08/09/2026

What do you do when struggling to accept your identity and also afraid that accepting yourself fully might make the future feel uncertain? Scarleteen staffer @sesmith.lol answers with insight from lived experience and many conversations with other trans elders: www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

Text: Black and white image of a person with a pensive look on their face. Above their head is a thought bubble with a question mark with text that reads, "I can't seem to accept myself." To the left is more text reading, 'I'm worried that if I remain a girl I would regret it for life. What can I do? How can I understand what is the best for me?' "Swipe to get a sneak peek at s.e's advice," along with an arrow pointing to the right.

A sticky note held up by two pieces of tape on the top corners reads, "s.e. writes... I see a I see a few things that are troubling you. One is the larger question of your identity, but I think you have the answer to that one: You say that if you “remain a girl, I would regret it for life,” which sure sounds to me like you are finding a sense of self as a trans man. You’ve been thinking about this since you were 14, and have had time to consider who you are and who you want to be. Trying to live as a person you’re not is painful, hard, and stressful, as you already know, and no one should have to live with a part of themselves shut down like this." Below the sticky note is more text reading, "Read their full answer at Scarleteen. Have your own question? Need some advice? You can write to us in the 'Ask for Help' section of our website!"

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 04/09/2026

Loneliness can feel especially confusing when we’re supposed to be more “connected” than ever through social media. Adam England shares how to cope with these very human feelings and what to do when connection feels out of reach. www.scarleteen.com/read/feeli...

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 01/09/2026

Sassafras Patterdale has advice for a visitor with a common question: What do you do when someone you consider a friend repeatedly crosses your boundaries, makes uncomfortable comments about your identity, and treats you like an accessory? www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

Black and white image of a trans man wearing glasses and a floral button up shirt against a teal background. Above his head is text reading, "I feel like the token 'queer friend'... what should I do?" To his left is more text reading, "'I don't know how to emotionally invest in a friendship I don't feel safe or valued in.' Swipe to get a sneak peek at Sassafras' advice." With an arrow pointing to the right.

A sticky note held up by two pieces of tape on the top corners reads, "Sassafras writes... Friendship can be really hard sometimes, and navigating interactions with people who say one thing and do another can be especially difficult. From what you are describing, it doesn’t sound like your friend is behaving like a very good friend to you or to others in his life right now... While your main question is about how to invest in the friendship, I also want to offer the perspective that now or in the future, if the investment doesn’t feel worth it, it’s ok to end friendships. Not all friendships are destined to last forever." Below the sticky note is more text reading, "Read their full answer at Scarleteen. Have your own question? Need some advice? You can write to us in the 'Ask for Help' section of our website!"

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 28/08/2026

The way people talk, you'd think it would be sooo easy to build healthy relationships with other people. But we know that things aren't always as simple as they seem. So we created a handy guide to help you build, board, and navigate healthy relationships! www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

Collage image. On the left, a black and white image of a woman wearing a 1920s style bathing suit. She is looking to her right in the direction of a sailing ship and exclaiming, "Hello, Sailor!" In the middle of the image, text reads: "How to Build, Board, and Navigate a Healthy Relationship." A dotted navigation line leads to text: "Find the guide at Scarleteen" above a black and white image of a man wearing a sailor costume and life preserver, using binoculars.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 26/08/2026

Many Scarleteen visitors are worried about their sexual fantasies. They think that they're bad people or their fantasies are dangerous. Learn about the difference between fantasy and reality, and how fantasies can be a healthy part of your sexuality and identity. www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

Text: "Your sexual fantasies reflect the diversity of human sexuality NOT a moral failing by s.e. smith. Read Now at Scarleteen," written in multiple fonts alongside a vase with flowers.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 19/08/2026

Here's the rundown on all of the moderated services, supervised by our trained volunteers and staff, that you can find at www.scarleteen.com/ask

Text: "The message boards. Best for: support from community. Whether you're looking for information or help for yourself, want to read or take part in a group discussion, or offer up support for others, you can talk to staff, volunteers, and peers on the boards. They're open 24/7 most days of the year, and are actively moderated for everyone's safety and security," alongside a glass bottle with a rolled up message inside.

Text: "Text messaging. Best for: short, quick questions. If you are in the United States and want to ask a quick question from your phone, this is available 24/7 most days of the year. Free, but message and data rates may apply," alongside hands holding a smartphone.

Text: "Advice columns. Best for: Tough questions that require longer responses. For in-depth responses to advice questions. Will take longer to get a response than other services, but worth the wait," alongside a typewriter.

Text: "Live chat. Best for: A private, one-on-one setting. Live chat is great for user who may only feel safe in private one-on-one settings, or who may otherwise benefit from additional privacy or longer interactions than we can offer via our text service," alongside two songbirds on a tree branch.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 19/08/2026

Did you know Scarleteen has award-winning moderated message boards, a text/SMS service, advice columns, and live chat for young people who need support? Head to www.scarleteen.com/ask to get help from real humans with the experience and training to handle sex, health, and relationships questions.

Text: "However you need to reach us... we've got your back! Learn more about the different lines of direct support and education we provide to youth across the world," alongside two young people talking through pretend paper cup phones.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 11/08/2026

Pumps seem simple in theory but they are one of the more misunderstood sex toys. A lot of us know about them from jokes about people trying to make their penises bigger (they can't, just fyi). But pumps have lots of uses and can be very pleasurable. Learn more: www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

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Red and white text on a pink background reads: “Pumps are tools that use a gentle vacuum-like suction over the body. When in use, the pump brings blood flow to an area, which can temporarily increase sensitivity⁠, swelling, size, and/or create a feeling of fullness or engorgement. Some people enjoy the physical sensations that accompany wearing, using, or removing the pump. Others like the temporary visual changes in size or aesthetic, or enjoy them merely as a gateway to more sensitivity or responsiveness. ” -Gabrielle Kassel, Queer sex educator and journalist

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 07/08/2026

We're bringing back another greatest hit from Heather Corinna today! The beauty of this piece lies in the driving home of the message that no two bodies are ever built the same and thus pleasure looks different for every body! www.scarleteen.com/read/bodie...

Text: "With pleasure! A view of whole sexual anatomy for every body. Our go-to guide on sexual anatomy. Dive into all things relating to bodies, including genitals and pleasure. Read now at Scarleteen," beside a figure of a body with stars on different erogenous zones.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 04/08/2026

Everyone's timeline on T is different: For Cay Macres, it felt frustratingly slow, until they started relating to their body with more curiosity, and less impatience. www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

Text: "Are changes from testosterone taking longer than you expected? Cay Macres has some advice on how to deal with the wait at Scarleteen," alongside a snail on a winding trail and a Speed Limit sign with a question mark on it.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 31/07/2026

Sometimes, even when you really like someone your dynamic just isn't right for a romance. And that's ok! But it's not always easy going from LIKING someone to liking someone, y'know? Lisa Laman is here to help you navigate transitioning from dating to friendship: www.scarleteen.com/read/relat...

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 28/07/2026

Seen people talking about “sex addiction” and “porn addiction"? These are not real medical diagnoses. Dr. Amy Marsh explains, with information for people who are concerned about the role of sex and porn in their lives. www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

Text: "Want the fact on porn and sex 'addiction'? Dr. Amy Marsh sets the record straight on a misunderstood term. Read it on Scarleteen," alongside a person squinting one eye into a magnifying glass they're holding up to their face.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 24/07/2026

After experiencing sexual assault or abuse, many survivors struggle with sexual/romantic relationships. Scarleteen founder @heathercorinna.bsky.social writes about how to feel safe in your own body, rediscover your sexual self, and be kinder to yourself: www.scarleteen.com/read/abuse...

Black and white image of a young man sitting on the ground against a teal background. He is pinching the bridge of his nose as if he is frustrated or disappointed. The text above his head reads: "How can you create a happy, healthy sexual life with a partner when a history of abuse has left you with an array of wounds, fears, and physical and emotional reactions outside your control?"

A graphic of a sticky note against a teal background. The text on the sticky note reads: "Heather writes... Ultimately, none of us are ever in full control of our bodies. So much of what our bodies do, including a lot of our sexual response, is involuntary, and that can be some of why sex⁠ can be extra challenging for sexual and physical abuse⁠ survivors. We’ve already struggled to feel real agency, autonomy⁠ and control when it comes to our bodies because of the experience and impacts of abuse, and now here go our bodies doing things without our permission or direction, or not doing things when we want them to..." Below the sticky note is more text that reads, "Read their advice at Scarleteen. Have your own question? Need some good help? You can post your own questions at the 'Ask for Help' section of our site."

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 22/07/2026

For unhoused young people who left dangerous living situations, the risk of being picked up by police and returned to those situations is a big concern. Sassafras Patterdale offers practical safety tips if this happens to you or someone you care about: www.scarleteen.com/read/sent-...

Text: "Sent back home: What to do if you're picked up by the police and brought back home. Part of the kicked out series by Sassafras Patterdale at Scarleteen," alongside a raccoon looking forward.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 17/07/2026

If someone you care about is considering or planning an abortion, your support can matter a lot. This guide by Heather Corinna shares what helps, what doesn’t, and how to show up with care: www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...

Text: "How to support a friend through an abortion. What you can do (and what not to do)
and how to find out what your friend needs," alongside three young people standing facing away from the camera with their arms around each other and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 17/07/2026

With increasing restrictions and abortion bans in the United States and elsewhere in mind, we’ve put together some basics on how to protect your privacy during each step of the process of seeking abortion help: www.scarleteen.com/read/cultu...

Text: "Abortion and digital privacy: How to protect ourselves. Practical help for keeping yourself safe when you're using your phone, computer, or other digital tools to find, have or manage abortion," alongside a combination lock and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 17/07/2026

At Scarleteen, abortion isn’t something we whisper about or shame. Everyone deserves accurate, nonjudgmental information about their bodies, options, and care. Here are a few resources on supporting someone having an abortion, protecting privacy, and prioritizing safety while getting care.🧵

Text: "Scarleteen and the Abortion Positivity Project talk about abortion (and why we think you should, too)," alongside curved hearts. "Scarleteen" and "Abortion Positivity Project" are stylized as their logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 15/07/2026

Thanks to the advent of medical abortion, we can now learn how to access and administer safe abortion for ourselves. This guide by Meira Harris provides accurate information and resources about how to access and use safe abortion methods: www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...

Text: "How to access a safe, self-managed medical abortion," alongside an illustrated graphic of a sticky note checklist with illustrations besides each of the following items: "instructions, pain meds, nausea meds, pads (no cups or tampons), info for a hospital, and transportation" and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 15/07/2026

Safe, legal, affordable, and uninhibited access to abortion is a global issue and necessity. Read more to get a current, international, intersectional picture of both the existing access and the existing barriers: www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...

Text: "The world needs safe, self-managed abortions. Here's why: The right to a safe abortion and to family planning is a human right," alongside a pack of pills and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 15/07/2026

If you’re pregnant & decide abortion is the best option for you, you deserve clear, practical support. Access to safe options can be complicated depending on where you live. This guide by Viola Stefanello is here to help you figure out how to access care: www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...

Text: "A guide to accessing abortion care — even when it looks hard," alongside a stressed-looking person with their palm on their head and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 13/07/2026

Considering or planning an abortion? Knowing your options and what's involved before, during, and after can help with making the choice that’s best for you in your unique situation. We break down different current methods of abortion and what you can expect here: www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...

Text: "All about abortion. What's abortion? What are the different ways to have an abortion? Who has abortion, what do they feel like, and how can you make choices about it?". Alongside combination mifepristone and misoprostol tablets, a pregnancy test, a hemostat and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 13/07/2026

People tend to talk about abortion in terms of politics, not actual procedures, the experience itself, and the real people who have abortions. Here’s Heather Corinna getting real about abortion in 2009, still pertinent in 2026: www.scarleteen.com/about/anno...

Text: "How to (un)pack for a real discussion about abortion. Understanding abortion in media and political landscape determined to use misleading and incorrect information," alongside two suitcases with clothes hanging out of them and "Talk about abortion!" beside the Abortion Positivity Project and Scarleteen logos.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 13/07/2026

Abortion is a core tenet of human dignity, freedom, and bodily autonomy. It should be safe, accessible, legal, stigma-free, and affordable for anyone who wants or needs it. This week, we’re collaborating with APP and sharing abortion resources that uphold these values.🧵

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 10/07/2026

The term "grooming" is getting thrown around a lot these days. It is often used to wrongly target members of the LGBTQ+ community. But this misuse of the word obfuscates its true meaning... and makes it easier for real abusers to get away with causing harm. www.scarleteen.com/read/abuse...

Text: "The term 'grooming' has been in a lot of headlines lately... but what is grooming? Learn more at Scarleteen," alongside a rusty sign that reads "Danger. Keep Out."

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 07/07/2026

If you have ovaries, ovarian cysts are a possibility, and they’re more common than many people realize. Adrienne Santos-Longhurst breaks down what ovarian cysts are, the different types to know, and the signs that it may be time to check in with a doctor. www.scarleteen.com/read/sexua...

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 02/07/2026

A user recently wrote to us about feeling uncomfortable with her breasts. Can people like her benefit from gender-affirming care despite being cisgender? Writer s.e. smith says yes! Everyone deserves to feel good in their own body. Check it out here: www.scarleteen.com/read/bodie...

A young woman looks down at her chest with a distressed look on her face. She has her hands pressed against the top of her breasts. Above her is a question mark and text reading: "I'm a nineteen-year-old cis girl, and I really hate my chest." To her left is additional text reading, "Swipe to get a sneak peek at s.e.'s advice." Along with an arrow pointing to the right.

An image of a sticky note with a piece of clear tape over the top left corner and top right corner. The text on the sticky note reads, "s.e. writes... Feeling uncomfortable in your body can really weigh on a person. Sometimes changes associated with puberty⁠ are welcome and exciting, and sometimes they are definitely not. You should know that you’re not alone; lots of cis women and girls aren’t thrilled about having breasts, or don’t like the ones they have. That’s not exclusive⁠ to people who are trans. It sounds like you’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this, and hopefully some insight from an outsider will help you clarify a few things for yourself." Below the sticky note is more text reading: "Read their full answer at Scarleteen. Have your own question? Need some advice? You can write to us in the 'ask for help' section of our website!"

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 30/06/2026

Find out about the world’s biggest Pride parade—in São Paulo, Brazil—with Gabriel Leão, Nelson Matias Pereira, and João Victor Rossi for Scarleteen: its history, what it offers in the current political climate and why it matters so much, even to a straight man. www.scarleteen.com/read/cultu...

Image description: A group of smiling Brown men, one holding a giant rainbow fan, with text: Spend the day with Scarleteen at São Paulo Pride! (Not actually, but if you read our article, you'll get a sense of what it's like and learn a lot too!)

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 29/06/2026

Have a question or need some advice? Contact us & learn more about our direct services here: www.scarleteen.com/ask

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 29/06/2026

However you need to reach us, we’ve got your back! Whether it’s through message boards, text message, advice columns, or live chat — we’re here to provide direct support and education to queer youth across the world.

Text: "Here are our direct services to finish off this Pride month by & for LGBTQIA+ folks because it's Pride at Scarleteen every day of the year!" written on concentric arches in different rainbow colors. Below "final week" is written on a white cloud.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 27/06/2026

Summer Tao returns to explore what it can look like to adapt sex during recovery, healing, and changing body needs. This piece focuses on listening to your body, adjusting with care, and learning how to name and ask for the support you need. www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

Text: "Having sex while recovering from long-term injuries. A new guide by Summer Tao," alongside two legs sticking up, one in a cast where the top of the cast is a crown of flowers.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 25/06/2026

Curious about polyamory and have questions? Come along with s.e. and Mo to explore what being poly means, and learn more about boundaries, jealousy, and how to talk about what you want with your partner(s). www.scarleteen.com/read/relatio...

Text: " A First Polyamory Guide. A Series by Mo Ranyart and s.e. smith. Have you ever been super into two people at once, and told you need to pick one? Well, if and when you don't want to, maybe you don't," three paper hearts connected by string and colorful strings of hearts.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 25/06/2026

Intersex writer Hans Lindahl is thoughtful, specific, and validating. Hans writes about navigating sex in ways that respect your body, your boundaries, and what you actually want, not what you think or have been told you’re supposed to do: www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-sex...

Text: "Hans is an intersex writer who's worked with intersex people around the world. They write about what it's like for intersex people who feel like their sexuality was stolen. How Can I Enjoy Sex as an Intersex Person? by Hans Lindahl," alongside two differently colored moths looking amorous (to human eyes, anyway).

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 25/06/2026

If you are going to engage in sex with partner(s), you may find this piece about going and being inside someone else’s body by Heather and CJ Turett helpful: www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-sex...

Text: "We hear a lot about the actual mechanics of sex, and some basic emotional aspects, but rarely are even invited to consider the metaphysics of sex - literally meaning, what is above or beyond physical. Let's get metaphysical: The Etiquette of Entry by Cj Turrett and Heather Corinna," alongside a hand with a finger extended to touch the inside of an orange.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 21/06/2026

Wild how safer sex gets framed as less intimate, like protection cancels the realness. For queer folks, our sex is already dismissed as “not real” so safer sex can feel extra loaded. Laurel Issac on the realness of our bodies, sex, and need for protection: www.scarleteen.com/read/sexua...

Text: "Can lesbians really contract STIs? Do trans guys who only have sex with cis woman really have to use barriers? Does anyone actually use dental dams? Do they work? Figuring Out How to be a Lesbian Safer Sexpert by Laurel Isaac," alongside a box of latex gloves with a couple of gloves spilling over the sides and a string of colorful hearts.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 21/06/2026

Aashima Rawal offers grounded practices for readers in India or with roots there to reclaim pleasure in your body and nurture relationships that honor your authenticity. A beautiful reminder that reconnecting with culture and heritage can hold pleasure too. www.scarleteen.com/read/cultu...

Text: "Self-exploration means trying small, brave experiments to discover what truly makes you feel alive in your body and identity - a radical act when conformity feels safer. Finding Joy in Our Bodies and Bonds: A Guide to Sexual and Relational Pleasure for QTBIPOC Youth," alongside a happy Indian person looking joyous whilst holding a yellow flower up to their face and a string of colorful hearts.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 21/06/2026

There is no right way to have T4T sex. Volunteer Anya centers pleasure, getting curious, and letting your preferences and desires unfold over time, whether partnered or solo, in this advice column. Read more from Anya on feeling euphoric during sex: www.scarleteen.com/read/sex-s...

Text: "T4T sex and feeling euphoric. Advice from Anya. I am transmasc and my partner is transfem. How would we both go about sex together whilst both feeling euphoric," alongside two people embracing each other and smiling and a string of colorful hearts.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 21/06/2026

At Scarleteen we’re all about making pleasure accessible, especially for queer folks stuck with zero sex ed, or misinformation. If you’ve ever wished for queer-inclusive & pleasure-forward guides, we’ve found the right place! A few staff faves below: 🧵

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 20/06/2026

Trans Summer School turns 10 this June! This series has been updated to reflect our changing times, and with the solstice tomorrow, @sesmith.lol’s refreshed series feels like the perfect welcome to your (queer) summer! www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

Text: "All things trans, all summer long! Welcome to Trans Summer School," is written above four people joyfully posing for a picture together and smiling. There's a purple outline around their bodies and illustrated yellow sun above.

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Scarleteen @scarleteen.com · 18/06/2026

Imogen McHugh from hit piece How to Sexualize Your Mobility Aids is back with a thoughtful guide to dating with a mobility disability. Imogen breaks down what to consider while staying true to yourself in the dating world. www.scarleteen.com/read/disab...

Text: "Dating with a mobility disability by Imogen McHugh," alongside two people in wheelchairs. The person on the right is holding flowers and both are smiling and dressed for a formal date. Illustrated red and pink hearts surround them.

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