The Kids are Alright: Youth Sexuality & Technology
Resources
Sexuality Resources
Indigenous Sexuality & Sexual Health
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
From Turtle Island (aka North America) & Beyond
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights Centre for Sexuality
Salaam Canada- Creating Space for Queer & Trans Muslims
Trans Sexual Health Information
(Still looking for a Non-Binary specific guide.)
Primed: A Safer Sex Guide for Trans Men
Brazen: A Safer Sex Guide for Trans Women
Information about Youth Sexuality and Technology
Here are some relevant articles and content where you can learn more about sexting and youth.
Sexting Among Teenagers: Details from a National Study
Nadine Thornhill, Safer Sexting for Teens
Media Smarts: Canada's Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
Supporting Youth
A Guide for Trusted Adults: Practical Tips and Tools for Supporting Girls and Young Women Navigating life online (YWCA Project SHIFT) (note: this has useful info for trusted adults of youth of all genders)
Sexting & Relationship
Resources for Youth
If you or a young person find yourself in need of immediate support or are in crisis
Crisis Text Line / Kid's Help Phone
All ages, 24/7 Text 686868 (canada) 741741 (US)
(You can request a responder who speaks your language, or who reflects your identities if that would help you feel safer or more heard.)
Please note that some of these resources use language or concepts I do not fully agree with. I have included them anyway if they also had helpful content. Please let me know if I can help you find a specific resource that you don't see here.
I'm Here for You!
You might find that you have questions AFTER looking through these resources. Feel free to reach out and ask me!
