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Puberty – Common questions from guys

Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language. However, we understand that it may confuse readers who are not used to it. Since we may be at different places in our understanding and inclusive language is not common just yet, we would like to provide some…
Categories: My Relationships, Puberty, Sexual Health

Girls’ Reproductive Anatomy

Here are some answers to common questions about anatomy, including the vulva, vagina, and breasts. What’s a vulva? The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, vagina, and the opening to the urethra. The vulva gets called lots of funny names — coochie, woo-woo, and “down there.” What does “labia” mean? The…
Categories: Anatomy, My Relationships, Sexual Health

Guys’ Reproductive Anatomy

Does size really matter? Many people worry about the size and shape of their penis. Yet penises come in all shapes and sizes and all are very different. What is a penis? The penis is made up of a shaft, the glans (head/helmet) and the prepuce (foreskin). At birth, the…
Categories: Anatomy, My Relationships, Sexual Health

Residential Schools

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a program was set up by the U.S. and Canadian governments to streamline assimilation, (the process by which different cultures are absorbed into a single mainstream culture) in Indigenous peoples of North America. The ludicrous concept that such an assimilation would be…
Categories: History, My Culture

Rez To Urban Transition

Growing up on the reservation is a privilege afforded to few. Getting all that quality time with family members, constantly surrounded by cousins, growing up playing basketball and learning about culture and experiencing a Native worldview, these are all great things to be blessed with. How hard is it, then,…
Categories: My Culture, Rez Life - Urban Life

Safer Sex

Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). How Can I Lower My Risk Using Safer Sex? We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. For sexually active people that means practicing safer sex. We can use it to reduce our risk of…
Categories: My Relationships, Sexual Health, STDs

Seven Grandfathers

Once there was a child. Though she was very young, the patriarchs of her tribe sought to teach her how to live as a human being in a world that can be imperfect, sometimes sad. They knew that if she lived by the precepts they offered she would be able…
Categories: My Culture, Traditional Stories and Teachings

Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is any type of sexual activity where one (or more) person forces someone to participate in sexual activity when consent is not obtained. Sexual violence is never the fault of the victim and it is a crime. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or…
Categories: Abuse and Violence, My Relationships, Sexual Health

Should I Get Tested?

You might be wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). You might be wondering if your partner needs one. Or you may simply be interested in learning more about STD testing. Whatever the reason, the more information you have, the better you can protect your sexual…
Categories: My Relationships, Sexual Health, STDs

Some Facts About Your First Time

You might have a lot of questions about what your first time will be like. It’s not always easy to find the answers you need. Here are some common myths that people believe about sex – and the facts. MYTH: You can’t get pregnant or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) the…
Categories: My Relationships, Virginity

Some Ways to Stop Being Violent

Violence is not O.K., and nobody should have to put up with it. Being angry, confused or frustrated are all normal emotions, and there are non-violent ways of expressing these emotions. Deciding to do something about your violent behavior is a big step and it takes a lot of courage.…
Categories: Abuse and Violence, My Mind
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