Menstrual Discs: A Unique Option for Back to School

By Vivian Welch, 16

After a week of constant ads for menstrual discs on my Snapchat, I finally gave in and tried them. The prospect of a 12-hour, no-(or-low) leak, potentially…

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September 11, 2020
menstruation | period | periods | menstrual disc

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Putting Body Image in Perspective

By Maura Freeland, 19

Every summer, after trading sweaters for swimsuits, many young people find themselves struggling with body image. Throughout middle and most of high…

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August 28, 2020
body image

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Why Pride Month Matters

By Samantha Gunton, 16

The weather’s getting warmer, Memorial Day has passed and something special is here! You guessed it—Pride Month (or Pride)! Pride is a time when…

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June 5, 2020
LGBTQ | LGBTQ Pride

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Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in 2020

By Sabreen Dawud and Kira Eng, 17

Sabreen’s Experience Spain, 2019 Dancers, buildings lit up in rainbow colors, love, celebration, happiness. I walked through the streets of Valencia,…

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June 5, 2020
LGBTQ | LGBTQ Pride

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Circus of Books—How One Couple Became LGBTQ Allies and Advocates

By Margo McGovern, 16

Being stuck in quarantine has meant I have lots of free time on my hands and what better way to spend it than on Netflix! When Circus of Books showed…

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May 29, 2020
LGBTQ

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Too Hot to Handle—Solely a Source of Drama or Helpful, Too?

By Sarah Solomon, 17

Feeling frustrated that you can’t kiss your significant other right now? Imagine if you were told that you could hang out…but not touch each other?…

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May 22, 2020
intimacy

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Why #SexEdforAll Month Is So Important

By Mishael Richardson, 16

This May, we are celebrating #SexEdforAll Month to bring awareness to the fact that everyone—especially teens like us—should have access to quality…

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May 15, 2020
sex ed | sex education | #SexEdForAllMonth

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How Social Distancing Can Improve Emotional Intimacy

By Vivian Welch, 15

Last month, I went on my first socially distant date. Staying six feet apart, we sat on a quiet bench for a while and just chatted. It was really nice!…

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April 30, 2020
relationships | intimacy

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