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A Love Note to All My Queer Relations (on Mental Health)

As Indigenous people, we have a rich history of queerness. Indigenous people...

Colonial Languages Do Not Define My Identity

As a queer, 2-Spirit Indigenous person, I have definitely struggled with my...

Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction

National Loving Day

National Loving Day celebrates interracial marriage and the precedence set for same...

How to Date Yourself

Dating can be hard, especially if you don’t know what you are...

Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?

How to Deal with a Breakup

There is not one way to magically get over a breakup completely...

Does Size Really Matter?

As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...

Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual

How to Help a Friend Who Drank Too Much

Being around a friend who drank too much can be scary, especially...

How to Face Your Bully When You Go Back to School

Going back to school after a break, whether summer or Christmas, can...

Becoming Jane Doe

Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Family

Family relationships can be beautiful but tricky to navigate at times. Learning...

Ways to Help a Friend Who is Being Bullied

Bullying is never fun or funny, especially when it’s happening to a...

There’s Heart Here

Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...

Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent

The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...

How to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control

When it comes to birth control, there are many different options available...

Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?

My Abortion Story

Acknowledgment: We R Native would like to thank the author for sharing...

What is Roe v. Wade?

You might have heard about Roe v. Wade being “overturned.” This article...

Consent And Communication

HPV Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections...

Real Talk About Sexual Pleasure

Sexual pleasure comes from understanding how your body works and what feels...

Consent Explained: What Is It?

Thinking About Having Sex

It’s important that you think through your decision to have sex with...

Wait what?! That’s what you do with lube?

A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...

Top Signs Boys are in Puberty

Sex 101

People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...

Oral Sex

Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...

Top Signs Girls are in Puberty

Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex

It is possible to get HIV and other STDs during oral sex...

Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex

Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...

Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty

Protecting Yourself During Vaginal Sex

Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...

Withdrawal – Pulling Out

Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...

Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?

The Real Story about Dental Dams

Giving and receiving oral sex can be fun and feel good. But...

Internal Condom Instructions

***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...

Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors

How to Use an External (Male) Condom

If you choose to have sex, condoms can protect you and your...

Top 10 Sex Myths

MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...

Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!

Take Notes: How to Not Misgender Your New Friend Crush

Understanding Pronouns & Misgendering Misgendering is when you refer to someone using...

How to Stay Safe When Traveling

Whether you’re going somewhere a couple of hours away or outside the...

Does Penis Size Really Matter?

History of the Sterilization of Native Women

It is no secret that the federal government has tried for centuries...

How to Use Ride Sharing Services Safely

Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are good options when walking or...

Menstruation: What To Expect

Condom Shopping Guide

Get the facts!

How to Stay Connected with Old Friends

A major part of growing up is experiencing new things in life....

Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups

Safer Chest Compression Brands

New to chest binding or been doing it for years? The retailers...

Chest Binding 101

Chest binding is a way to create a flatter chest using undergarments...

How the Boner Grows

Healthy Habits for Chest Bindings

Whether you’re new to chest binding or have been doing it for...

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Significant Other

Whether you’re at the start of a new relationship or in the...

All About Getting Your Period

6 Anthems by Queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous Artists to Pump You Up

Music is powerful medicine – especially when it’s coming from people who...

Humor is Sexy (Sometimes)

There are many qualities that can make someone sexy or attractive. Physical...

Masturbation: Totally Normal

Real Talk About Getting What You Need From Your Boo

In a healthy relationship, we should be appreciated, listened to, and have...

Types of Abortion

Abortion is a safe and effective medical procedure that ends a pregnancy.  ...

Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are

Talking to Your Partner About Protection

The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...

Abstinence

Abstinence means not having sex (that means NO vaginal, oral, or anal...

BRAVE: Episode 5

Condoms 101

If you are having sex, condoms are the only method that provides...

Emergency Contraception: The Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception is a special type of oral contraceptive that can be...

BRAVE: Episode 2

Dual Method

Many people, who have vagina-penis sex, use dual protection. Dual protection means:...

The Shot – Depo

The Shot, or Depo- Provera®, contains a large dose of a progestin...

Sunhawk / Managing Stress

Pill, Patch or Ring

What is it and how does it work to prevent pregnancy? Hormones...

Sponge

The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...

Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College

Fertility Awareness: Rhythm Method

How does it work to prevent pregnancy? A woman identifies the days...

Sterilization

For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...

Healthy Relationships PSA

 

Weird (but normal) Body Facts

Our bodies are amazing and house many secrets! Are you curious to...

6 Questions to Help You Find the Right Birth Control for You

Are you curious about what birth control options are out there? Here...

I Like the Minty ones

  Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...

PSA This Relationship Advice is Actually Genius

Relationships – whether they are with our family members, friends, or significant...

Native Women Just Can’t Anymore

Sex can be fun and empowering. However, some of us – especially...

Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story

Two Spirit: loved & accepted

What’s PrEP

PrEP makes preventing HIV easy. But, what is PrEP, and who is...

Shutting Down Slut Shamers

Enjoying sex or openly expressing your sexuality doesn’t make you a “slut.”...

Lived Experience: Randy’s Story

LGBT: loved & accepted

What you Need to know about your Vagina and Vulva

Have you ever looked at your body and wondered, “Is this normal?”...

Access to Abortion

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused concern about safe access...

Lived Experience: Reese’s Story

LGBT: loved & accepted

How to Use the Pill

The birth control pill (“the pill”) is simple to use and can...

Getting Tested for HIV

If you’re thinking about getting tested for HIV, it’s normal to have...

A Gift from the Creator

LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...

Here’s What You Should Know About Body Sovereignty

You may have heard that Tribal Nations have sovereignty. This means that...

National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day

Indigenous people have long experienced disproportionately high rates of violence compared to...

Lived Experience: Shea’s Story

Two Spirit: loved & accepted.

What is the MMIW Movement?

MMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It’s a movement that...

Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People

Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...

Warriors Against Violence Society

“Women’s Honour Song”

Lateral Violence

What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...

Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships

What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...

Healthy Realtionships

The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...

Supporting A Loved One

It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...

Talk About It

Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...

Native Love is Respect

Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...

Is My Relationship Healthy?

All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...

Reclaim the Fire

A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...

Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity

Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...

Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped

Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...

Native Love is Compassion

Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...

Creating Safe Spaces

While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...

Tips to be an Engaged Bystander

Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...

Native Love is Community

Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...

Native VOICES episode 1

50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...

Native VOICES episode 2

Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...

STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD

How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...

Native VOICES Episode 3

We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...

Native VOICES Episode 4

We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...

Ready for Level 3?

Are you ready for level 3?

Infant Immunization Week

To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...

Banana Pancakes

February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...

Native It Gets Better

Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...

Honor LGBTQ2S People

Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...

Randy George

My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...

The New Kid

Starting a new school

Reese Tahmalwash

I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...

Shea Norris

My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...

Sexual Identity/LGBTQ

Rob discusses acceptance, sexual identity and not being afraid of who you...

Love

The first time I fell in love, I didn’t have the foresight...

Adoption: Deciding to Search for Your Birth Family

If you are adopted, it is possible that you might not know...

Sex 101…Thinking About Having Sex

A video addressing the risks that can come with having sex, such...

Are You Safe?

At times we underestimate the amount of danger we could be in...

Arguing With Your Parents

Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...

Puberty

Video created by Menominee students for the We R Native website

Overcoming Loneliness

If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...

Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends

After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family...

Pregnancy Options

Tanika shares what advice she would give to a friend if they...

Listening to a Friend Who Needs You

Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re...

Overcoming Shyness

Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...

Natives Helping Natives

A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference...

Meeting New People

Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...

More Tips for Communicating Effectively

Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...

I’m Single and I’m Happy

How to be alone. A video by fiilmaker, Andrea Dorfman, and poet/singer/songwriter,...

Resolving an Argument or Disagreement

It is normal to argue or disagree with people. Everyone experiences some...

Safe Body Language

Using body language, like eye contact, posture, facial expressions or touch, can...

Hey There Chlamydia

Hey There Chlamydia, Plain White T’s Parody Music Video. Created by: Keith...

Safe Online Chat

Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...

Starting at a New School

Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...

Different Is Normal

Changing bodies  Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...

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