One of life’s most significant relationships is often overlooked: your relationship with yourself. “Somebody’s relationship with themselves is incredibly nuanced,” says Lucy (she/her), 14, of Portland, OR. “I’ve always found it hard to…
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I just wrapped up my first year of college and transitioning was challenging at first. My classes were difficult, I missed the comfort of home and I felt pressure that I needed to know what I wanted to do with […]
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A big part of being a teenager is kicking back with some snacks and binge-watching movies and TV for hours on end. Sources of entertainment can be extremely influential in shaping our attitudes and actions. Unfortunately, movies and TV don’t […]
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I first discovered Ella Fields in 2019 after her short film Bubble Gum landed on my YouTube recommended page. Over the course of nine minutes, I watched two young girls fall in love as they frolic on a beach, scream […]
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My boyfriend is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. After two years of dating, I still sometimes struggle to find ways to help him with his fears related to our relationship, about unintended pregnancy, me leaving him or that I’m mad […]
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Romantic relationships are often a big part of being a teen. It can feel thrilling to get involved with someone this way but also a little daunting at first. You might have questions like, “How do I know I can […]
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I’ve never jumped into relationships. I’ve always taken time to get to know people to see if I had a genuine connection with them. I never wanted to feel like I was settling or rushing into something. When I started […]
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One day in the fifth grade, the boys and girls were separated. The girls were led to a classroom with a doctor who gave us our first sex ed lecture. I raced home to my mom, full of questions about […]
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