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Protected: Here’s What You Should Know About Body Sovereignty

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?

How To Prepare for Your First Date

First dates can be both exciting and nerve-racking, whether it’s your first...

HPV Vaccine

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

Consent And Communication

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...

Consent Explained: What Is It?

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 Boys are in Puberty

Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex

You can get HIV and other STDs from oral sex. But oral...

Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex

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

Top Signs Girls are in 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 penis is pulled out of the vagina before...

Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty

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...

Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?

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...

Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors

Condom Shopping Guide

Get the facts!

Talking to Your Partner About Protection

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

Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!

Abstinence

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

Condoms 101

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

Does Penis Size Really Matter?

Emergency Contraception: The Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy that...

Dual Method

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

Menstruation: What To Expect

The Shot – Depo

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

Pill, Patch or Ring

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

Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups

The Sponge

The birth control sponge is a soft, squishy sponge that is worn...

Fertility Awareness: Rhythm Method

How does it work to prevent pregnancy? You identify the days each...

How the Boner Grows

Sterilization

For people with uteruses, sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks...

Weird (but normal) Body Facts

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

All About Getting Your Period

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

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

Native Women Just Can’t Anymore

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

Masturbation: Totally Normal

What You Need to Know About Your Vagina and Vulva

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

How to Use the Pill

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

Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are

Getting Tested for HIV

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

Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped

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

Healthy Relationships PSA

Banana Pancakes

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

Find Health Clinics Near You

A new map on the Indian Health Service website can help you...

I Like the Minty ones

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

Ways to Prevent STDs and Pregnancy

Different prevention methods suit different people. The best choice is what feels...

A Girl’s Guide to Sex Myths

It’s easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed...

Native Love is Compassion

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

A Guy’s Guide to Sex Myths

Rumors and myths about sex are everywhere. Between what you hear from...

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection – in fact, it’s the...

Reclaim the Fire

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

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It can affect the...

Herpes

Herpes is a common, recurring sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a...

Native Love is Respect

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

HIV/AIDS

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, commonly known as HIV, is spread when infected...

How Does Pregnancy Happen?

When a person with a penis has an orgasm (and ejaculates), millions...

Native Love is Community

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

How to Talk to Your Health Provider About Getting Tested

You can’t assume that you, or your health care provider for that...

How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Tested

Here are some tips that can help get the conversation started. It’s...

STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD

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

HPV

HPV Facts: How do you get it? HPV can be passed through...

I Think I’m Pregnant

Figuring out if you’re pregnant is not always an easy thing to...

Ready for Level 3?

Are you ready for level 3?

If I Go to a Clinic, Will they Tell My Parents?

If you’re 18 or older, your medical records are private according to...

Implant

The implant is a flexible plastic rod about the size of a...

Native VOICES

The best sex ed video you’ll ever see

IUD: Intrauterine Device

An IUD is a plastic “T” shaped device (about an inch and...

Male Condoms

Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...

Condoms 101

How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...

Safer Sex

Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)....

Masturbation

Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...

Condoms 101

Steps to putting on a male condom A video explaining how to...

No Method: Wishing and Hoping

Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...

Pap Smear Screening

A pap smear, also called a pap test, is part of a...

Condoms 101

Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...

Puberty – Common questions from girls

Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....

Talking to an Adult About Sex

So you want to talk to your parents about sex (or your...

Different Is Normal

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

Taking Care of Your Sexual Health

If you’re sexually active, it’s important to regularly visit a healthcare provider,...

Puberty – Common questions from guys

Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....

Girls Could Be So Mean

It is hard to stand up for what you believe and the...

STDs

STDs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...

STD Testing for Youth Under 18

Getting tested for STIs, including HIV, is important for everyone. Once we...

Helping a Friend With a Drinking Problem – Angel

Angel talks about helping a friend with a drinking problem.

STD Testing FAQs

Why Should I Get an STD Test? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) –...

STD FAQs

How do people get an STD? During vaginal, anal or oral sex,...

Hey There Chlamydia

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

Girls’ Reproductive Anatomy

Here are some answers to common questions about anatomy, including the vulva,...

Should I Get Tested?

You might be wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted...

I’m Single and I’m Happy

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

Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is any type of sexual activity where one (or more)...

Guys’ Reproductive Anatomy

Does size really matter? Many people worry about the size and shape...

Life Transitions-adolescence

This is a visual interpretation of a teenage girl finding herself and...

Native Love

We would like to show love and recognition to all Native women...

Natives Helping Natives

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

Hi, I have a difficulty with one of my teachers at school. She often puts down my religion by comparing it to other Abrahamic religions and talks about in in an unflattering light. In my country, my religion is the majority but in my opinion, faces a lot of bigotry, more so than the minorities. We don’t have control over our religious sites, we can’t endorse schools based on our religion, and we are often portrayed as fascist when I can guarantee that we are the furthest from that label. I want to confront my teacher and tell her how her misinformed and one sided statements are offensive, not only to me but to other students of my religion as well. However I don’t want to be seen as a bigot, or rigid in my beliefs. This is difficult since majority of my peer group are exposed to media that deliberately manipulates information to distort my religion, which is indigenous to my country and has survived both the Mughal Invasion as well as the British Empire. Can I have some advice on how to make my stance and concerns clear without being labelled as a bigot?

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