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My Period Comes Every Six Weeks. For Me, Georgia's New Law Is a Total Abortion Ban
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My Period Comes Every Six Weeks. For Me, Georgia's New Law Is a Total Abortion Ban

My six-week cycle would make it nearly impossible to figure out I was pregnant before it was too late to get an abortion.
Common Said He Opened Up About Being Molested to Shatter Shame
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Common Said He Opened Up About Being Molested to Shatter Shame

“I talked about being molested because, as a Black man, many men have hidden that."
This Teen Is Trying to Stop Sexual Harassment in Schools After Her Nationwide Survey Showed a Huge Problem
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This Teen Is Trying to Stop Sexual Harassment in Schools After Her Nationwide Survey Showed a Huge Problem

Celia Ziliak endured sexual harassment, and then she was determined to stop it.
Cardi B's Met Gala Outfit Is Basically an Ode to Menstruation
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Cardi B's Met Gala Outfit Is Basically an Ode to Menstruation

Queen Cardi.
Sexual Harassment at Music Festivals Doesn't Have to Be the Norm
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Sexual Harassment at Music Festivals Doesn't Have to Be the Norm

This organization is working to change that culture.
School Administrators Tried to Shut Down This Student Newspaper's Article About a Classmate Who Does Porn
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School Administrators Tried to Shut Down This Student Newspaper's Article About a Classmate Who Does Porn

“It started out very personal for us, just to tell a simple story of a girl who had made some choices.”
Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Pregnancy Test
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Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Pregnancy Test

From how soon is too soon to how accurate it is.
How to Sext — Safely
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How to Sext — Safely

Wondering when it's safe to send nudes? Read on.
These Sex Ed Bills Are Trying to Fight Back Against Trump's Abstinence-Only Plans
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These Sex Ed Bills Are Trying to Fight Back Against Trump's Abstinence-Only Plans

They want comprehensive sex education for all.
7 Things to Know About Birth Control If You Are Transgender or Nonbinary
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7 Things to Know About Birth Control If You Are Transgender or Nonbinary

Hormone therapy won't prevent pregnancy.
Can Porn Help People Understand Consent?
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Can Porn Help People Understand Consent?

If explicit verbal consent was included in more porn, it could help people understand the concept better.
The Brigham Young University Valedictorian Came Out as Gay During His Graduation Speech
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The Brigham Young University Valedictorian Came Out as Gay During His Graduation Speech

"I am proud to be a gay son of God."
Ian Alexander Is Done Forcing Himself to be "Stereotypically Masculine"
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Ian Alexander Is Done Forcing Himself to be "Stereotypically Masculine"

"I can wear makeup, jewelry, and nail polish and still be masculine."
Why Sex Work Is Real Work
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Why Sex Work Is Real Work

"I do not believe it is right or just that people who exchange sexual services for money are criminalized and I am not for what I do."
"Game of Thrones" Actor Daniel Portman Said He's Been Groped By Fans
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"Game of Thrones" Actor Daniel Portman Said He's Been Groped By Fans

Not OK.
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About How You Like to Have Sex
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What Your Zodiac Sign Says About How You Like to Have Sex

Suddenly asking your crush "what's your sign" seems less corny.
What You Should Do If Your Best Friend Starts Dating Your Crush
Like Many Teen Girls, Arya Stark Had Sex
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Like Many Teen Girls, Arya Stark Had Sex

People are shook by Arya's sex scene, but celebrating female sexual agency is the only reason to make a big deal of it.
I Was 21 The First Time I Asked to Have My Tubes Tied
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I Was 21 The First Time I Asked to Have My Tubes Tied

"For as long as I can remember, I’ve found the idea of conceiving biological children deeply unsettling."
Teen Girls Are Killed By a Current or Ex Partner More Often Than We Think
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Teen Girls Are Killed By a Current or Ex Partner More Often Than We Think

Teen dating violence isn't just drama, it's a potentially deadly problem.