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Native VOICES Episode 3
Reclaiming Food Sovereignty
For centuries, Indigenous communities have been disconnected from their traditional food sources...
Navigating College as a Young Native Man
Navigating college as a Native man poses unique challenges and opportunities. For...
Seven Generations
Young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, face a greater...
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...
Anatomy: Assigned Sex at Birth (Male)
Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office
Doctor’s offices, clinics, and other medical spaces can cause anxiety, fear, and...
Setting Boundaries with Social Media
Today’s generation is pressured to be what society deems “perfect.” Although you...
Anatomy: Assigned Sex at Birth (Female)
Preparing to Attend a Predominantly White University
Getting accepted into college is an impressive achievement and important milestone. However,...
How to Prioritize Your Schoolwork
Whether you are in high school, college, or graduate school, time management...
Does Breast Size Really Matter?
National Loving Day
National Loving Day celebrates interracial marriage and the precedence set for same...
How to Get a Job in High School
Do you need to find a job? Are you unsure of where...
I Strengthen My Nation: Sierra
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...
How to Accept Change
Sometimes, change can be sudden and difficult to cope with. Other times,...
How to Date Yourself
Dating can be hard, especially if you don’t know what you are...
I Strengthen My Nation: Caitlin
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...
How to Request Accommodations at School
Accommodations are adjustments that help support people with disabilities. There are many...
How to Practice Mindfulness
Life is busy From school to sports to work, it often feels...
Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction
How to Deal with a Breakup
There is not one way to magically get over a breakup completely...
Your College Survival Guide
Ahh, college! It’s an exciting time for self-exploration, meeting new people, and...
Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?
How to Succeed in Your Career
Career success is important because your career impacts many aspects of your...
Indigenous Coming of Age Movies and Shows You NEED to Watch
Coming-of-age movies and shows can help us better understand and navigate the...
Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual
18 Things You Should Know How to Do Before You Turn 18
Turning 18 is an important event, marking our transition into adulthood. However,...
Self-Advocacy Tips for Youth with Disabilities
Self-advocacy, or speaking up for yourself and your needs, can make your...
Becoming Jane Doe
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
Does Size Really Matter?
As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...
Preparing for Your Driver’s Test
Getting your driver’s license is an exciting and life-changing experience! There is...
There’s Heart Here
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...
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...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
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...
Consent And Communication
Stocking Your Pantry: A Guide to Pantry Necessities
Whether you’re new to cooking or just moved into your own place,...
Financial Aid – Getting Money for College
Going to college can be expensive, but financial aid and scholarships can...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
What Does Disability Really Mean?
How Do You Define Disability? “Disability” can mean different things to different...
Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent
The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
How to Swap in Healthier Foods for Junk Food
With our busy schedules, from school to sports to work, it can...
How to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control
When it comes to birth control, there are many different options available...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
My Abortion Story
Acknowledgment: We R Native would like to thank the author for sharing...
Tips for Teens with Diabetes
Diabetes can happen to anyone at any age. Type 1 diabetes (T1D)...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
How to Stay Safe from COVID-19
Going to school in person can be super fun. You get to...
How to Protect Yourself from the Flu
The fall season is an exciting time! There are fun activities to...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
What is Roe v. Wade?
You might have heard about Roe v. Wade being “overturned.” This article...
How To Prepare for Your First Date
First dates can be both exciting and nerve-racking, whether it’s your first...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
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...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
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...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
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...
Menstruation: What To Expect
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...
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
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...
How the Boner Grows
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...
All About Getting Your Period
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...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
I Don’t Have Health Insurance – Now What?
There are plenty of reasons why you might not have health insurance....
Take Notes: How to Not Misgender Your New Friend Crush
Understanding Pronouns & Misgendering Misgendering is when you refer to someone using...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
Tips for Saving
So, you’re thinking about getting that car you’ve been eyeing, or you...
How to Stay Safe When Traveling
Whether you’re going somewhere a couple of hours away or outside the...
The Plants of Your Place
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...
Culture is Prevention
Getting a Career in STEM
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (or STEM) are incredibly...
Condom Shopping Guide
Get the facts!
Culture is Prevention – Sarah
How to Stay Connected with Old Friends
A major part of growing up is experiencing new things in life....
Opening a Bank Account
Are you starting your first job? Going to college soon? Or just...
BRAVE: Episode 7
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...
BRAVE: Episode 6
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...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Why Medical Racism = Genocide
Racism is real. It influences all aspects of our lives, including whose...
What I Love About My Indigenous Features
As an Indigenous adult, I want to do everything I can to...
Brave: Episode 4
How to Study Effectively
When you think of studying, you might feel a sense of dread....
Best Studying Hacks
For many of us studying is on the top of our to-do...
BRAVE: Episode 3
Being a Strong Indigenous Leader
Indigenous leadership is a hot topic these days. The truth is that...
Our Stories Connect Us to Place and People
Indigenous people have always been some of the best storytellers, and recently...
BRAVE: Episode 2
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...
BRAVE: Episode 1
Real Talk About Getting What You Need From Your Boo
In a healthy relationship, we should be appreciated, listened to, and have...
Level Up Your Self-Love Game
We’ve all heard the phrase “love yourself.” But, what does loving yourself...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Environmental Change and Our Mental Health
As Indigenous people, we know that connecting to our land is connecting...
When and How to Quit a Job
If you have a job, you’ve probably dreaded going in at least...
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Types of Abortion
Abortion is a safe and effective medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. ...
Tips for Forming Deeper Relationships
Relationships, whether they are romantic or platonic, impact our daily lives. This...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
What I Love About My Body
When I was a teenager there was little to no information about...
Who is Deer Woman from Reservation Dogs?
In “Come and Get Your Love” (Season 1, Episode 5) of the...
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Staying Balanced in College
Keeping a healthy balance between life, school, and work is what everyone...
Talking to Your Partner About Protection
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
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 provides...
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
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:...
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
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? Hormones...
Isis / School Stressors
Sponge
The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...
Fertility Awareness: Rhythm Method
How does it work to prevent pregnancy? A woman identifies the days...
Aurora / Connection
Sterilization
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
6 Tips for Applying for Scholarships
Applying to scholarships for college, graduate school, or even summer programs can...
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
How Dancing can Teach you to Love your Body
When it comes to our bodies, dancing can provide confidence and a...
Using Culture to Cope with COVID
COVID has brought more than just physical illness to our communities. It’s...
#Indigilove Recap Video
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...
Siletz DVPI PSA
How to Navigate Health Insurance
Medical visits and procedures, like x-rays, can be expensive. That is why...
PSA This Relationship Advice is Actually Genius
Relationships – whether they are with our family members, friends, or significant...
MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)
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