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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...

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