LGBTQ Teens Need Inclusive Sex Ed

By Aren Wright, 17

It’s LGBT History Month, and I wanted to share a little LGBT history of my own! It’s not about groundbreaking queer historical figures, though:…

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October 30, 2020
LGBTQ | sex ed | sex education | LGBT

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Celebrate International Pronouns Day 2020

By Mae Zurita, 19

Did you know that October 21 is International Pronouns Day? Many people may not think much about pronouns, but this is an opportunity to increase awareness…

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October 20, 2020
gender identity | pronouns | International Pronouns Day

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Five Ways to Be an Ally to Someone Who Comes Out to You

By Melissa Liu, 16

My best friend and I have known each other for over a decade, since we met in preschool. Yet it still took her some time to fully open up to me about…

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October 9, 2020
ally | national coming out day

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Five LGBT Icons You Should Know

By Margo McGovern, 17

In honor of October being LGBT History Month, I thought we should celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender icons that you’re, unfortunately,…

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October 9, 2020
LGBTQ | LGBTQ History Month

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World Contraception Day 2020

By Brooke Xie, 16

Happy World Contraception Day! Part of the international Your Life campaign, World Contraception Day takes place every year on September 26. It was…

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September 25, 2020
birth control | contraception | contraceptive methods | World Contraception Day

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Suicide Prevention Month: How to Find and Offer Support to LGBTQ Teens

By Melissa Liu, 16

It’s National Suicide Prevention Month and that got me thinking about how the world can feel brutal sometimes: mean comments, rumors, judgment. Research…

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September 18, 2020
LGBTQ | suicide | suicide prevention month | trevor project

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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
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