Relationships Articles
Check out the latest articles for people across Indian Country.
How to Date Yourself
Dating can be hard, especially if you don’t know what you are...
How to Deal with a Breakup
There is not one way to magically get over a breakup completely...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
Does Size Really Matter?
As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...
How to Help a Friend Who Drank Too Much
Being around a friend who drank too much can be scary, especially...
Consent And Communication
Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Family
Family relationships can be beautiful but tricky to navigate at times. Learning...
Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent
The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
How to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control
When it comes to birth control, there are many different options available...
HPV Vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
Real Talk About Sexual Pleasure
Sexual pleasure comes from understanding how your body works and what feels...
Thinking About Having Sex
It’s important that you think through your decision to have sex with...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
Wait what?! That’s what you do with lube?
A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...
Sex 101
People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
Oral Sex
Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...
Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex
You can get HIV and other STDs from oral sex. But oral...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex
Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...
Protecting Yourself During Vaginal Sex
Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
Withdrawal – Pulling Out
Withdrawal is when the penis is pulled out of the vagina before...
The Real Story about Dental Dams
Giving and receiving oral sex can be fun and feel good. But...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
Internal Condom Instructions
***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...
How to Use an External (Male) Condom
If you choose to have sex, condoms can protect you and your...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
Top 10 Sex Myths
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
How to Stay Safe When Traveling
Whether you’re going somewhere a couple of hours away or outside the...
Menstruation: What To Expect
History of Native Reproductive Health
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...
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
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....
How the Boner Grows
Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Significant Other
Whether you’re at the start of a new relationship or in the...
Humor is Sexy (Sometimes)
There are many qualities that can make someone sexy or attractive. Physical...
All About Getting Your Period
Real Talk About Getting What You Need From Your Boo
In a healthy relationship, we should be appreciated, listened to, and have...
Talking to Your Partner About Protection
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
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...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
Emergency Contraception: The Morning After Pill
Emergency contraception is a special type of oral contraceptive that can be...
Dual Method
Many people, who have vagina-penis sex, use dual protection. Dual protection means:...
BRAVE: Episode 5
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...
BRAVE: Episode 2
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...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
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...
Healthy Relationships PSA
6 Questions to Help You Find the Right Birth Control for You
Are you curious about what birth control options are out there? Here...
PSA This Relationship Advice is Actually Genius
Relationships – whether they are with our family members, friends, or significant...
I Like the Minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
Native Women Just Can’t Anymore
Sex can be fun and empowering. However, some of us – especially...
Shutting Down Slut Shamers
Enjoying sex or openly expressing your sexuality doesn’t make you a “slut.”...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
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...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
Getting Tested for HIV
If you’re thinking about getting tested for HIV, it’s normal to have...
National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day
Indigenous people have long experienced disproportionately high rates of violence compared to...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
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...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships
What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...
Supporting A Loved One
It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
Talk About It
Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...
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...
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Love
The first time I fell in love, I didn’t have the foresight...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
Adoption: Deciding to Search for Your Birth Family
If you are adopted, it is possible that you might not know...
Are You Safe?
At times we underestimate the amount of danger we could be in...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
Arguing With Your Parents
Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...
Overcoming Loneliness
If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends
After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family...
Listening to a Friend Who Needs You
Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re...
Girls Could Be So Mean
It is hard to stand up for what you believe and the...
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...
Meeting New People
Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...
Hey There Chlamydia
Hey There Chlamydia, Plain White T’s Parody Music Video. Created by: Keith...
More Tips for Communicating Effectively
Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...
Resolving an Argument or Disagreement
It is normal to argue or disagree with people. Everyone experiences some...
I’m Single and I’m Happy
How to be alone. A video by fiilmaker, Andrea Dorfman, and poet/singer/songwriter,...
Safe Body Language
Using body language, like eye contact, posture, facial expressions or touch, can...
Safe Online Chat
Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...
Native Love
We would like to show love and recognition to all Native women...
Starting at a New School
Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...
Step-Families
You might face a range of issues when you become part of...
Natives Helping Natives
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference...
Understanding Sexting
Sexting is the term used to describe the exchange of nude images...
When Your Friend is Distressed
When one of your friends is really upset, it can be a...
Pregnancy Options
Tanika shares what advice she would give to a friend if they...
When You Need Help: Your Family Can be There for You
Sometimes when you go through a tough time, you may need someone...
When Your Parents Break-Up
As family relationships change, there may be a lot of adjusting to...
Pregnancy-Teen Parents Panel
At the Native STAND youth conference in Chehalis, WA (summer 2009), four...
A Girl’s Guide to Sex Myths
It’s easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed...
A Guy’s Guide to Sex Myths
Rumors and myths about sex are everywhere. Between what you hear from...
Puberty
Video created by Menominee students for the We R Native website
Abusive Relationships
Not all relationships work out, no matter how much we might want...
Assessing a Relationship
Sometimes relationships work well and are easy, and other times they can...
Sex 101…Thinking About Having Sex
A video addressing the risks that can come with having sex, such...
Violence
Violence occurs when one person uses power and control over another through...
Long Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic...
The New Kid
Starting a new school
Looking After Your Child
Because the first years of a child’s life are the most important...
Losing Your Virginity
It seems like everyone talks about sex; your friends, characters on TV,...
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women...
Maintaining a Happy Relationship
Even when a relationship is going good, it’s important to work at...
Male Condoms
Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...
Violence Against Women
Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to pass a...
Managing Relationship Pressures
When you’re in a sexual or romantic relationship, you might experience different...
Masturbation
Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...
No Method: Wishing and Hoping
Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...
Self-Care for New Parents
Having a baby means making changes in your life. These can be...
Puberty – Common questions from girls
Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....
Puberty – Common questions from guys
Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....
Girls’ Reproductive Anatomy
Here are some answers to common questions about anatomy, including the vulva,...
Guys’ Reproductive Anatomy
Does size really matter? Many people worry about the size and shape...
