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Condoms Breaking? Ur (Probably) Doin' It Wrong.

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

November 30, 2011 - 9:32pm (Print)

Want to do your part to help prevent the spread of HIV this World AIDS Day?  One of the easiest ways we can all do that is to use condoms correctly and consistently, avoiding common mishaps which can result in rips or breaks.

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What If No One Else Saves Sex For Marriage?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

November 4, 2011 - 8:35am (Print)

For someone choosing to hold off on sex until marriage, what to do about the fact that most other people, including potential partners, will not have made the same choice? How much should your own sexual ethics and values hinge on those of others?

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How (And Why) to Root for Team Awkward

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

October 28, 2011 - 10:12am (Print)

What to do when you're worried about physical intimacy with someone being awkward?  Try to embrace it. Intimacy is often awkward. And that isn't a bad thing.

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Get Real! I'm a Guy Interested in Receptive Anal Sex: Does That Mean I'm Gay?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

October 7, 2011 - 8:18am (Print)

Who is curious about, wants or enjoys receptive anal sex? People who are curious about, want or enjoy receptive anal sex. What does that alone tell us about someone's sexual orientation? Nothing.

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I'm 14 and My Boyfriend Wants Sex. Is Now the Right Time?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

September 30, 2011 - 7:44am (Print)

Do "all guys" really always want more sexually than you really want or feel ready to do yourself?  No. But even if they did, that doesn't mean it'll always be right for you -- or them! -- to engage in sex you don't feel ready for yet or don't really want yourself.

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Get Real: How Do I Tell My Mom I Might Be Pregnant?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

September 16, 2011 - 5:43pm (Print)

How can a young person tell a parent about a possible pregnancy, and why might the possibility of that conversation be a good indicator a talk with a parent is needed anyway?

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Four Daughters, Four Moms, Four Sex Talks

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

August 1, 2011 - 10:01pm (Print)

How can you tell Mom you've become a sexual adult without disappointing her?  How can you ask her for birth control? How can you disclose being sexually active?  And is it okay to use her sex toy eithout asking?

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If You Use the Pill, Do You Still Have to Use Condoms?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

May 6, 2011 - 9:22am (Print)

Is one reliable method of contraception okay, or do you need two?  There's no rule for everyone, just what level and kind of protection you want and what you feel best about.

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She was 16

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reader diary by Lorena Garcia, Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights

February 1, 2011 - 11:25am (Print)

There was not question in my mind about what I had to do. “I’m pregnant and I can’t have this baby…” She said with a tremble in her voice. I looked into her eyes, embraced her with understanding and love.

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How Easy It Isn't

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

July 24, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

"Young women today have it so much better when it comes to sex than we did... right?" Often women in their forties and above are shocked to hear that younger women are struggling with sex and sexuality...just like we did. Some struggle even more.
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