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Good question! Genderfluid is a nonbinary gender i

Good question! Genderfluid is a nonbinary gender identity (binary means “two”, so nonbinary means beyond just boy/girl) where someone is flexible with their gender and doesn’t feel like they belong to one set gender. This can mean different things for different people! For instance, someone who is genderfluid could move between feeling like they’re masculine or feminine, feeling like a man or a woman (or somewhere in-between), feeling like they have a gender and don’t have one, feeling like they have multiple genders at once, and more. How often these changes happen is also different for every genderfluid person.
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May used to be Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, bu

May used to be Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, but it’s not our job as educators to tell youth if and when they should become parents. Not everyone may be at risk for becoming pregnant or causing pregnancy, and sex education does way more than that! Sex ed, when done right, can bring positive change. Sex ed helps young people understand their bodies, limits, and gives them the information they need to make the right choices for their own lives. Join us in celebrating Sex Ed for All Month and, if you have any sexual health questions, you can ALWAYS text INSTA to 57890 and expect an answer from an educator within 24 hours!
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El mes de mayo antes era conocido come el mes de Prevenir el Embarazo Adolescente, pero no ese el trabajo de educadores de decirle a un joven si o cuando deben de ser padres. Sabemos que no todos están a riesgo de causar un embarazo o de quedar embarazada. ¡La educación sexual es mas de eso! La educación sexual, cuando se hace de la manera correcta, puede producir cambios positivos. La educación sexual ayuda a jóvenes aprender sobre sus cuerpos, limites, y les da la información que ellos necesitan para hacer las decisiones correctas para sus propias vidas. ¡Acompáñanos a celebra el mes de La Educación Sexual es Para Todos! Si tienes cualquier pregunta de la salud sexual, tu SIEMPE puedes mandar un texto a INSTA al 57890 y recibirás tu respuesta de un educador dentro de 24 horas.
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Lube or lubrication is a slippery substance that c

Lube or lubrication is a slippery substance that can be used during sex to reduce friction (rubbing). Water or silicone based lube can be used with condoms to make the condom more comfortable and less likely to break (and many condoms have lube on them right out of the package!). Lube is used to make sex safer & feel better! Make sure whatever you are using is meant to be used in the body. Lube is available in pharmacies, grocery stores, online or anywhere that condoms are sold! #icyc #incaseyourecurious #safersex #safersexissexy #lubrication #condoms

Cheating means different things to everyone, talki

Cheating means different things to everyone, talking with your partner about this can be helpful! But it’s normal and common to masturbate when you’re in a relationship! It DOESN’T mean you’re not into your partner, or that they’re not good enough. (Plus, it’s kinda hard to cheat on someone with....yourself!). In fact, masturbation can help a person know what feels good to them and their body! #icyc #incaseyourecurious #relationship #cheating #notcheating #healthyrelationships #datingin2020

While sometimes people may say "vagina" when they

While sometimes people may say "vagina" when they mean "vulva," they're actually referring to two very different parts of the body. The vulva is the entire outside part of the genitals for a person with a vagina. This includes the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening and urethral opening. However, the vagina is only inside the body!
So the next time you hear someone say "vagina" when they mean "vulva" (including your friendly sex ed teacher 😁), remind them of that difference!

Great question! It's totally normal to have hair a

Great question! It's totally normal to have hair around the genitals (penis & vulva/vagina). Some people may choose to remove this hair by shaving, but no one ever needs to. There's no one way to shave either. Just like with the hair on your head, it's a personal decision if and how you want to style it!

We can't tell you "how" to shave, but keep in mind the skin around the genitals is extra sensitive (which means it can get irritated fast)! If you're interested in shaving for the first time, talking to a trusted adult can help to make sure you do so as safely and comfortably as possible!

When a person is not able to get pregnant this is

When a person is not able to get pregnant this is called Infertility. Someone is considered infertile if they’ve been trying to get pregnant for at least one year and still are not pregnant. Infertility can happen to both people with vaginas and people with penises. There can be lots of different reasons for why someone can’t get pregnant; like their age, health or medications they’re taking. But sometimes we don’t know why someone can’t get pregnant. If a person is thinking about becoming pregnant or has a hard time getting pregnant, it is important for them to talk to their doctor and get more information.

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Long-distance dating can mean different things to

Long-distance dating can mean different things to different people! Usually long-distance relationships are between people that live far apart from each other. But with COVID-19, people might choose long-distance dating because of social distancing orders or quarantine. Couples might text each other regularly or have virtual dates online. Some people may want to send care packages in the mail or make plans to see each other in person when they can.

It’s important that people get a say in what kind of relationship feels right for them! It can be a good idea to talk about feelings and boundaries when deciding to date in a long-distance relationship. Talking with a trusted adult about relationships can be helpful.

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Here at ICYC we get questions about penis size all

Here at ICYC we get questions about penis size all the time. It’s important to know that there are no magic pills (or medications) out there that will change the size of someone’s penis! Penises can be lots of different shapes and sizes and they all work the same way. Its common to worry about how your body looks, but whatever someone’s body looks like is normal and healthy for them. If someone is really worried its important talk to a trusted adult or health care professional.

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