Relationships Posts
Check out the latest news, views, and thoughts from young people across Indian Country.
Internal Condom Instructions
***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...
Condom Shopping Guide
Get the facts!
Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction
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...
Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?
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...
Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual
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...
Becoming Jane Doe
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
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,...
There’s Heart Here
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...
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...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
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...
Consent And Communication
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...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
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...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
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...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
Randy George
My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
Reese Tahmalwash
I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...
Shea Norris
My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
Love
The first time I fell in love, I didn’t have the foresight...
When Your Friend is Distressed
When one of your friends is really upset, it can be a...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
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...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
Arguing With Your Parents
Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...
Step-Families
You might face a range of issues when you become part of...
Menstruation: What To Expect
When You Need Help: Your Family Can be There for You
Sometimes when you go through a tough time, you may need someone...
Resolving an Argument or Disagreement
It is normal to argue or disagree with people. Everyone experiences some...
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
When Your Parents Break-Up
As family relationships change, there may be a lot of adjusting to...
Overcoming Loneliness
If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...
How the Boner Grows
Safe Body Language
Using body language, like eye contact, posture, facial expressions or touch, can...
Meeting New People
Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...
All About Getting Your Period
Safe Online Chat
Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...
Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends
After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
More Tips for Communicating Effectively
Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...
Listening to a Friend Who Needs You
Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...
Starting at a New School
Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Understanding Sexting
Sexting is the term used to describe the exchange of nude images...
Abusive Relationships
Not all relationships work out, no matter how much we might want...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Losing Your Virginity
It seems like everyone talks about sex; your friends, characters on TV,...
Puberty – Common questions from girls
Puberty is when your body starts to change as you move from...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
STD Testing for Youth Under 18
Getting tested for STIs and HIV is important for everyone. Once we...
Puberty – Common questions from guys
Puberty is when your body starts to change as you move from...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
STD/HIV Prevention Strategies for LGBTQ2S
It is important to know that the most common symptom of a...
When a Relationship is Ending
Over time, your interests might change. You can grow apart from or...
Healthy Relationships PSA
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...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
STDs
STDs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...
When Things Aren’t Working Out
Like any relationship, there can be times that you argue or go...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Male Condoms
Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...
Guys Reproductive Anatomy
Does size really matter? Many boys worry about the size and shape...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Assessing a Relationship
Sometimes relationships work well and are easy, and other times they can...
Managing Relationship Pressures
When you’re in a sexual or romantic relationship, you might experience different...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Steps to Putting on a Condom Correctly
Check the date on the condom. Make sure it hasn’t expired. If...
Masturbation
Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
Sterilization
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
Withdrawal – Pulling Out
Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Being a Lesbian
Women usually describe themselves as lesbian when they find that they are...
Taking Care of Your Sexual Health
If you’re sexually active, it’s important to regularly visit a health care...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Safer Sex
Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)....
Talking to Your Partner About Protection
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
No Method: Wishing and Hoping
Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...
Sex 101
People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
Ten Things to Consider When Coming Out
If you’re considering telling your family and friends that you’re gay, lesbian,...
Oral Sex
Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
Sexual Identity and Orientation
Your sexual orientation is a reflection of your sexual and emotional feelings...
The Shot – Depo
The Shot, or Depo- Provera®, contains a large dose of a progestin...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
Pill, Patch or Ring
What is it and how does it work to prevent pregnancy? Hormones...
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any type of sexual activity where one (or more)...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
Violence
Violence occurs when one person uses power and control over another through...
Pregnancy Options
If you’re pregnant, you have three options to think about — abortion,...
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...
Should I Get Tested?
You might be wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted...
Top 10 Sex Myths
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
A Few Definitions: Gender and Sexual Identity
Biological Sex: Your biological sex is the way your body was made. Most...
Preparing for Parenthood
Having a baby means making changes in your life. These can be...
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...
Some Facts About Your First Time
You might have a lot of questions about what your first time...
Traditional Perspectives on Being LGBTQ2S
For the most part, our modern mainstream society divides gender into two...
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women...
A Girl’s Guide to Sex Myths
It’s easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed...
Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex
Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...
Traditional Stories of Sexual Health
Joey Criddle is a Two Spirit man fighting with other LGBTQ Native...
Sponge
The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...
Two-Spirit Reference Books
Check out a a few of these books that could be helpful...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
A Guy’s Guide to Sex Myths
Rumors and myths about sex are everywhere. Between what you hear from...
Long Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic...
Two Spirit
Two Spirited people have both a male and female spirit in them.
Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex
It is possible to get HIV and other STDs during oral sex...
Abstinence
Abstinence means not having sex (that means NO vaginal, oral, or anal...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
Looking After Your Child
Because the first years of a child’s life are the most important...
Protecting Yourself During Vaginal Sex
Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her...
STD Testing FAQ
Why Should I Get an STD Test? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, also...
Ways to Prevent STDs and Pregnancy
Different prevention methods suit different people. The best choice is what feels...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
