In Case You’re Curious: For Teens

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We hear this question a lot! The implant is a birt

We hear this question a lot! The implant is a birth control method that is inserted inside the inner upper arm. After it has been placed by a doctor, it should always be able to be felt by touch, and shouldn’t move around too much and can’t travel around the arm or get lost. If you notice your implant has moved or you are unable to feel it in your arm, be sure to call your healthcare provider to have it checked!

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How does redlining still effect sex education? Let

How does redlining still effect sex education? Let’s take a look.

First, what the heck is redlining, anyway? Redlining was a racist practice of looking at what neighborhood someone came from (and the minorities that lived there) to decide who did and didn’t get a loan to buy a house. They would outline these “high risk” areas on maps in red ink, hence the term “redlining.” This eventually led to racial segregation (separating people based on race) between what became white suburbia and inner-city housing projects.

Even though redlining has been illegal for over 50 years, schools are STILL mostly funded based on who lives in the area and how much money they have. This is why many inner-city schools are underfunded and overcrowded, while schools in the suburbs (or in mostly white areas) are often considered “good schools.” Where you live can have a HUGE impact on your school’s resources, classes, number of experienced teachers working there, quality of education, and even sex ed.

No student should have to settle for less though – there are things we can all do to advocate for ourselves, our schools, and our communities! The first thing you can do is find out what the laws are in your state for sex education. Then, find who your representatives/senators are and contact them to tell them to support laws that protect and require accurate, comprehensive sex education. Sometimes change on the local level can make a big impact, too! This might mean going to a city council meeting and/or your local school board to advocate for comprehensive sex education in your school district. Lastly, don’t be afraid to reach out to professional sex educators for help! If you live in New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, or Wyoming that could mean us! However, even if we’re not in your state, we’ll do our best to connect you with someone who can help.

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What’s wearing a mask got to do with consent? A

What’s wearing a mask got to do with consent? A whole lot!

Consent means giving or getting permission, or coming to an agreement BEFORE something happens. And consent is an important part of how we talk about our boundaries when it comes to COVID-19 related safety! That means talking about what we do and don’t feel comfortable with (ex: “I’m okay hanging out as long as we keep six feet away and wear masks” or “I don’t feel comfortable hanging out in person, but could we video chat instead?”).

Consent is flexible and reversible! Someone may say going for a walk feels okay, but might change their mind in the time leading up to hanging out, or even in the middle of it! That’s okay! But it’s not consensual if one person wears a mask, and the other person refuses to when asked. Think of it like this: if your friend asked to take a bite of your sandwich, you said you’d rather they didn’t, and they do it anyway? That’s NOT consent. And it’s probably not being a very good friend anyway.

Some places might require mask use, like some stores, restaurants, parks, or even maybe your grandparents’ house. No matter how a person feels, if someone chooses to (consents!) enter that place, that means they agree to (consents!) follow that rule!

Because ultimately, wearing a mask affects not just you, but all of the other people you’re around! And we know wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also shows that you care about the health, safety, and boundaries of other people, which is that culture of consent we’re always working towards building!

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WEAR A MASK!

This is a really important question! If someone li

This is a really important question! If someone lives in a rural area, it means they live in an area that is generally outside of towns and cities, or where there is a small population of people. Some rural communities have doctors and access to healthcare in their area, and some do not. If you live in a rural area and are looking for support with your sexual health there are a lot of options! You can talk to a doctor if there is one in your community. You can text INSTA to 57890 with any of your sexual health questions or for support finding the closest health center near you, and within 24 hours a trained educator will answer! OR you can even talk with Planned Parenthood professionals about whether or not telemedicine (a virtual meeting with a healthcare provider) could be an option for you.

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This is an excellent question, and the short answe

This is an excellent question, and the short answer is YES! When it comes to sex education in schools, the content, whether or not sex ed is taught, and how it is taught can be totally different based on where you live. Different countries, states, and communities all have their own values, priorities and laws when it comes to sex education. Sex education can also look different in your home than it does in someone else’s (even if you live close by!). Different families and cultures all have their own values as well. Although we know sex ed looks different around the world, ICYC is always here to support you in getting answers to your questions!

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Everyone’s body is different. It’s completely

Everyone’s body is different. It’s completely normal for the anus (butthole) to be darker than the skin around it! This is due to things like hormones, our genes, how we develop an anus in the womb, and friction from everyday things like using the bathroom and wiping afterwards. Some people may feel pressure to lighten the color, especially after seeing celebrities talking about anal bleaching. Anal bleaching can actually be unsafe and painful. If this is something you’re thinking about or if you’re worried about your body, talk to a trusted adult or your doctor before trying to use any product on your own.
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Sex is not supposed to hurt. If someone is feeling

Sex is not supposed to hurt. If someone is feeling pain with sex this could be from not being excited or relaxed enough, not using enough lube, or something else. If sex hurts, its important to stop and talk with your partner about what is ok for you. If you’re worried it can help to talk with your doctor or visit a clinic. #icyc #incaseyourecurious #incaseyoudidntknow #goodquestion #goodtoknow #sexed

The only way to know if someone is gay is for them

The only way to know if someone is gay is for them to tell you! There is no way to know someone’s sexual orientation (who they’re attracted to) by the way they look, talk, or act. Sometimes people make assumptions about others but we can’t know by just looking. A person’s sexual orientation is there own business - they get to decide to share with others or not.

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Many people may only be familiar with Pride as big

Many people may only be familiar with Pride as big parties and parades to celebrate the LGBTQ community, but it’s actually much more than that! Pride honors the Stonewall Riots that happened in June, 1969. In the 1960’s, there were several laws that made it illegal to be gay and gender nonconforming (dressing/behaving in a way that does not match the sex someone was assigned at birth) in public, and allowed police to raid gay bars and arrest everyone there. When a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn was raided by police, a Black transgender woman named Marsha P. Johnson and a gay transgender woman of color named Sylvia Rivera fought back. Days of protests against police brutality followed (sound familiar?) which gave the LGBTQ community many of the rights they have today.
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Black Lives Matter. Black QUEER & TRANS Lives Matter. This Pride, as we celebrate the LGBTQ community, we must also remember the names of the many Black trans lives (like Tony McDade) lost to police violence and work towards a better future for those who continue the fight. After all, Pride has always been, and continues to be, about standing up against injustice and police brutality.
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