Relationships Posts
Check out the latest news, views, and thoughts from young people across Indian Country.
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...
Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction
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...
Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?
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?”...
Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual
Wait what?! That’s what you do with lube?
A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...
Does Size Really Matter?
As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...
Becoming Jane Doe
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
Access to Abortion
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused concern about safe access...
What is Roe v. Wade?
You might have heard about Roe v. Wade being “overturned.” This article...
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...
Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent
The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
Getting Tested for HIV
If you’re thinking about getting tested for HIV, it’s normal to have...
Internal Condom Instructions
***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...
Consent And Communication
Condom Shopping Guide
Get the facts!
National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day
Indigenous people have long experienced disproportionately high rates of violence compared to...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
What is the MMIW Movement?
MMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It’s a movement that...
Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People
Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
Lateral Violence
What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...
Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships
What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
Supporting A Loved One
It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...
Talk About It
Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity
Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
Creating Safe Spaces
While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...
Tips to be an Engaged Bystander
Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
Native VOICES episode 1
50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...
Native VOICES episode 2
Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
Native VOICES Episode 3
We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...
Native VOICES Episode 4
We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...
Menstruation: What To Expect
Infant Immunization Week
To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
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...
How the Boner Grows
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...
All About Getting Your Period
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...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
When Your Friend is Distressed
When one of your friends is really upset, it can be a...
Adoption: Deciding to Search for Your Birth Family
If you are adopted, it is possible that you might not know...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
Are You Safe?
At times we underestimate the amount of danger we could be in...
Arguing With Your Parents
Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Step-Families
You might face a range of issues when you become part of...
When You Need Help: Your Family Can be There for You
Sometimes when you go through a tough time, you may need someone...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Resolving an Argument or Disagreement
It is normal to argue or disagree with people. Everyone experiences some...
When Your Parents Break-Up
As family relationships change, there may be a lot of adjusting to...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Overcoming Loneliness
If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...
Safe Body Language
Using body language, like eye contact, posture, facial expressions or touch, can...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Meeting New People
Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...
Safe Online Chat
Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...
Healthy Relationships PSA
Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends
After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family...
More Tips for Communicating Effectively
Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...
I Like the Minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
Listening to a Friend Who Needs You
Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re...
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Starting at a New School
Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...
Understanding Sexting
Sexting is the term used to describe the exchange of nude images...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Abusive Relationships
Not all relationships work out, no matter how much we might want...
Losing Your Virginity
It seems like everyone talks about sex; your friends, characters on TV,...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Puberty – Common questions from girls
Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....
STD Testing for Youth Under 18
Getting tested for STIs and HIV is important for everyone. Once we...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
Puberty – Common questions from guys
Please note: In this article, we are working towards using inclusive language....
STD/HIV Prevention Strategies for LGBTQ2S
It is important to know that the most common symptom of a...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
When a Relationship is Ending
Over time, your interests might change. You can grow apart from or...
Maintaining a Happy Relationship
Even when a relationship is going good, it’s important to work at...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Girls Reproductive Anatomy
Here are some answers to common questions about the female anatomy, including...
STDs
STDs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
When Things Aren’t Working Out
Like any relationship, there can be times that you argue or go...
Male Condoms
Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
Guys Reproductive Anatomy
Does size really matter? Many boys worry about the size and shape...
Assessing a Relationship
Sometimes relationships work well and are easy, and other times they can...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
Managing Relationship Pressures
When you’re in a sexual or romantic relationship, you might experience different...
Steps to Putting on a Condom Correctly
Check the date on the condom. Make sure it hasn’t expired. If...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
Masturbation
Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...
Sterilization
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
Withdrawal – Pulling Out
Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...
Being a Lesbian
Women usually describe themselves as lesbian when they find that they are...
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...
Safer Sex
Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)....
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
Talking to Your Partner About Protection
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
No Method: Wishing and Hoping
Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...
Sex 101
People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...
Ten Things to Consider When Coming Out
If you’re considering telling your family and friends that you’re gay, lesbian,...
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women...
Oral Sex
Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...
Sexual Identity and Orientation
Your sexual orientation is a reflection of your sexual and emotional feelings...
Traditional Stories of Sexual Health
Joey Criddle is a Two Spirit man fighting with other LGBTQ Native...
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...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
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...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
Top 10 Sex Myths
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
A Few Definitions: Gender and Sexual Identity
Biological Sex: Your biological sex is the way your body was made. Most...
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her...
Preparing for Parenthood
Having a baby means making changes in your life. These can be...
Some Facts About Your First Time
You might have a lot of questions about what your first time...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
Traditional Perspectives on Being LGBTQ2S
For the most part, our modern mainstream society divides gender into two...
A Girl’s Guide to Sex Myths
It’s easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed...
Violence Against Women
Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to pass a...
Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex
Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...
Sponge
The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...
Girls Could Be So Mean
It is hard to stand up for what you believe and the...
