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...
Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction
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...
Sex Assigned at Birth and Gender Identity: What Is The Difference?
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...
Sexual Orientations Explained: Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Bisexual
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,...
Becoming Jane Doe
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
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...
There’s Heart Here
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...
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...
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
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...
Consent And Communication
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...
Consent Explained: What Is It?
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...
Top Signs Boys are in Puberty
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...
Top Signs Girls are in Puberty
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...
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
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...
Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?
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...
Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors
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...
Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!
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...
Does Penis Size Really Matter?
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...
Menstruation: What To Expect
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...
Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups
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...
How the Boner Grows
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...
All About Getting Your Period
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...
Masturbation: Totally Normal
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...
Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are
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...
BRAVE: Episode 5
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...
BRAVE: Episode 2
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...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
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...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
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...
Healthy Relationships PSA
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...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
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...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
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...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
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!...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
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...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
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...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
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...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
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...
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they...
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...
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating...
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...
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians...
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)...
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and...
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,...
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues...
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...
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one...
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...
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
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...
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is...
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...
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women...
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...
Traditional Stories of Sexual Health
Joey Criddle is a Two Spirit man fighting with other LGBTQ Native...
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...
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you...
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...
Two Spirit
Two Spirited people have both a male and female spirit in them.
Looking After Your Child
Because the first years of a child’s life are the most important...
Protecting Yourself During Vaginal Sex
Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you...
STD Testing FAQ
Why Should I Get an STD Test? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, also...
Ways to Prevent STDs and Pregnancy
Different prevention methods suit different people. The best choice is what feels...
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her...
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether...
