Relationships Articles
Check out the latest articles for people across Indian Country.
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...
BRAVE: Episode 5
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...
BRAVE: Episode 2
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...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
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,...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
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...
Healthy Relationships PSA
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...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
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...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
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...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
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...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
Randy George
My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Reese Tahmalwash
I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...
Shea Norris
My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Love
The first time I fell in love, I didn’t have the foresight...
When Your Friend is Distressed
When one of your friends is really upset, it can be a...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
Adoption: Deciding to Search for Your Birth Family
If you are adopted, it is possible that you might not know...
Are You Safe?
At times we underestimate the amount of danger we could be in...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
Arguing With Your Parents
Don’t get along with your parents or guardians? Often arguing and feel...
Step-Families
You might face a range of issues when you become part of...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
When You Need Help: Your Family Can be There for You
Sometimes when you go through a tough time, you may need someone...
Resolving an Argument or Disagreement
It is normal to argue or disagree with people. Everyone experiences some...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
When Your Parents Break-Up
As family relationships change, there may be a lot of adjusting to...
Overcoming Loneliness
If you are feeling socially awkward, there are things you can do...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
Safe Body Language
Using body language, like eye contact, posture, facial expressions or touch, can...
Meeting New People
Meeting new people can be a lot of fun. It can be...
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...
Safe Online Chat
Meeting people with similar interests can be fun and exciting, and it’۪s...
Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends
After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family...
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
More Tips for Communicating Effectively
Tip #1: Use ‘I’ statements. An “I” statement is a way of...
Listening to a Friend Who Needs You
Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re...
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being...
Starting at a New School
Whatever your reason, moving into a new school can be an intimidating...
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women...
Understanding Sexting
Sexting is the term used to describe the exchange of nude images...
Abusive Relationships
Not all relationships work out, no matter how much we might want...
Traditional Stories of Sexual Health
Joey Criddle is a Two Spirit man fighting with other LGBTQ Native...
Losing Your Virginity
It seems like everyone talks about sex; your friends, characters on TV,...
Puberty – Common questions from girls
Puberty is when your body starts to change as you move from...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
STD Testing for Youth Under 18
Getting tested for STIs and HIV is important for everyone. Once we...
Puberty – Common questions from guys
Puberty is when your body starts to change as you move from...
Two Spirit
Two Spirited people have both a male and female spirit in them.
STD/HIV Prevention Strategies for LGBTQ2S
It is important to know that the most common symptom of a...
When a Relationship is Ending
Over time, your interests might change. You can grow apart from or...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
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...
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her...
STDs
STDs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...
When Things Aren’t Working Out
Like any relationship, there can be times that you argue or go...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
Male Condoms
Condoms are thin sheaths most often made out of latex (rubber). Male...
Guys Reproductive Anatomy
Does size really matter? Many boys worry about the size and shape...
Violence Against Women
Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to pass a...
Assessing a Relationship
Sometimes relationships work well and are easy, and other times they can...
Managing Relationship Pressures
When you’re in a sexual or romantic relationship, you might experience different...
Girls Could Be So Mean
It is hard to stand up for what you believe and the...
Steps to Putting on a Condom Correctly
Check the date on the condom. Make sure it hasn’t expired. If...
Masturbation
Most people do it – yet so many people worry about it!...
Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance: It Gets Better!
This “It gets better” video was made in support of Two-Spirit youth...
Sterilization
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
Withdrawal – Pulling Out
Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...
Hey There Chlamydia
Hey There Chlamydia, Plain White T’s Parody Music Video. Created by: Keith...
Being a Lesbian
Women usually describe themselves as lesbian when they find that they are...
Taking Care of Your Sexual Health
If you’re sexually active, it’s important to regularly visit a health care...
I’m Single and I’m Happy
How to be alone. A video by fiilmaker, Andrea Dorfman, and poet/singer/songwriter,...
Safer Sex
Safer sex reduces our risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)....
Talking to Your Partner About Protection
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
Native Love
We would like to show love and recognition to all Native women...
No Method: Wishing and Hoping
Wishing and hoping is not really a method. It doesn’t work! How...
Sex 101
People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...
Natives Helping Natives
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference...
Ten Things to Consider When Coming Out
If you’re considering telling your family and friends that you’re gay, lesbian,...
Oral Sex
Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...
Pregnancy Options
Tanika shares what advice she would give to a friend if they...
Sexual Identity and Orientation
Your sexual orientation is a reflection of your sexual and emotional feelings...
The Shot – Depo
The Shot, or Depo- Provera®, contains a large dose of a progestin...
Pregnancy-Teen Parents Panel
At the Native STAND youth conference in Chehalis, WA (summer 2009), four...
Pill, Patch or Ring
What is it and how does it work to prevent pregnancy? Hormones...
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any type of sexual activity where one (or more)...
Puberty
Video created by Menominee students for the We R Native website
Violence
Violence occurs when one person uses power and control over another through...
Pregnancy Options
If you’re pregnant, you have three options to think about — abortion,...
Sex 101…Thinking About Having Sex
A video addressing the risks that can come with having sex, such...
Should I Get Tested?
You might be wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted...
Top 10 Sex Myths
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
Sexual Identity/LGBTQ
Rob discusses acceptance, sexual identity and not being afraid of who you...
A Few Definitions: Gender and Sexual Identity
Biological Sex: Your biological sex is the way your body was made. Most...
Preparing for Parenthood
Having a baby means making changes in your life. These can be...
The New Kid
Starting a new school
Some Facts About Your First Time
You might have a lot of questions about what your first time...
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...
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...
Two-Spirit Reference Books
Check out a a few of these books that could be helpful...
A Guy’s Guide to Sex Myths
Rumors and myths about sex are everywhere. Between what you hear from...
Long Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic...
Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex
It is possible to get HIV and other STDs during oral sex...
Abstinence
Abstinence means not having sex (that means NO vaginal, oral, or anal...
