Relationships Posts
Check out the latest news, views, and thoughts from young people across Indian Country.
Does Size Really Matter?
As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...
Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent
The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...
Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction
What is Roe v. Wade?
You might have heard about Roe v. Wade being “overturned.” This article...
Wait what?! That’s what you do with lube?
A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...
Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?
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...
Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual
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...
Becoming Jane Doe
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
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...
There’s Heart Here
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...
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...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
Top 10 Sex Myths
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
Condom Shopping Guide
Get the facts!
Consent And Communication
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...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
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...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
Sponge
The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...
Sterilization
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
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...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
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...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
What’s PrEP
PrEP makes preventing HIV easy. But, what is PrEP, and who is...
What you Need to know about your Vagina and Vulva
Have you ever looked at your body and wondered, “Is this normal?”...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
Access to Abortion
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused concern about safe access...
Getting Tested for HIV
If you’re thinking about getting tested for HIV, it’s normal to have...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day
Indigenous people have long experienced disproportionately high rates of violence compared to...
What is the MMIW Movement?
MMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It’s a movement that...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People
Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...
Lateral Violence
What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...
Menstruation: What To Expect
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...
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
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,...
How the Boner Grows
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity
Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...
All About Getting Your Period
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
Creating Safe Spaces
While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
Tips to be an Engaged Bystander
Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...
Native VOICES episode 1
50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
Native VOICES episode 2
Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...
Native VOICES Episode 3
We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Native VOICES Episode 4
We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...
Infant Immunization Week
To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Randy George
My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...
Reese Tahmalwash
I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Shea Norris
My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...
Love
The first time I fell in love, I didn’t have the foresight...
Healthy Relationships PSA
Adoption: Deciding to Search for Your Birth Family
If you are adopted, it is possible that you might not know...
When You Need Help: Your Family Can be There for You
Sometimes when you go through a tough time, you may need someone...
I Like the Minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
Are You Safe?
At times we underestimate the amount of danger we could be in...
Step-Families
You might face a range of issues when you become part of...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
When Your Parents Break-Up
As family relationships change, there may be a lot of adjusting to...
Arguing With Your Parents
Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
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...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Overcoming Loneliness
If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...
Meeting New People
Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
Safe Online Chat
Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...
More Tips for Communicating Effectively
Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
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...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...
Understanding Sexting
Sexting is the term used to describe the exchange of nude images...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
Starting at a New School
Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...
When Your Friend is Distressed
When one of your friends is really upset, it can be a...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
Maintaining a Happy Relationship
Even when a relationship is going good, it’s important to work at...
Girls Reproductive Anatomy
Here are some answers to common questions about the female anatomy, including...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
STDs
STDs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...
Male Condoms
Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
Guys Reproductive Anatomy
Does size really matter? Many boys worry about the size and shape...
Managing Relationship Pressures
When you’re in a sexual or romantic relationship, you might experience different...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
Assessing a Relationship
Sometimes relationships work well and are easy, and other times they can...
Masturbation
Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...
Taking Care of Your Sexual Health
If you’re sexually active, it’s important to regularly visit a health care...
Being a Lesbian
Women usually describe themselves as lesbian when they find that they are...
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
Safer Sex
Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)....
Ten Things to Consider When Coming Out
If you’re considering telling your family and friends that you’re gay, lesbian,...
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...
No Method: Wishing and Hoping
Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...
Sexual Identity and Orientation
Your sexual orientation is a reflection of your sexual and emotional feelings...
Native Love
We would like to show love and recognition to all Native women...
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any type of sexual activity where one (or more)...
Violence
Violence occurs when one person uses power and control over another through...
Two Spirit
Two Spirited people have both a male and female spirit in them.
Pregnancy Options
If you’re pregnant, you have three options to think about — abortion,...
Should I Get Tested?
You might be wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted...
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her...
Traditional Perspectives on Being LGBTQ2S
For the most part, our modern mainstream society divides gender into two...
Preparing for Parenthood
Having a baby means making changes in your life. These can be...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
Some Facts About Your First Time
You might have a lot of questions about what your first time...
Two-Spirit Reference Books
Check out a a few of these books that could be helpful...
Violence Against Women
Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to pass a...
A Few Definitions: Gender and Sexual Identity
Biological Sex: Your biological sex is the way your body was made. Most...
A Girl’s Guide to Sex Myths
It’s easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
Long Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic...
Ways to Prevent STDs and Pregnancy
Different prevention methods suit different people. The best choice is what feels...
Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance: It Gets Better!
This “It gets better” video was made in support of Two-Spirit youth...
A Guy’s Guide to Sex Myths
Rumors and myths about sex are everywhere. Between what you hear from...
Looking After Your Child
Because the first years of a child’s life are the most important...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
STD Testing FAQ
Why Should I Get an STD Test? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, also...
Losing Your Virginity
It seems like everyone talks about sex; your friends, characters on TV,...
Natives Helping Natives
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference...
