IKnowMine.org provides multimedia health resources for Alaska Native teens and young adults – including fact sheets and digital stories. The website covers topics from STDs to healthy relationships.
Use the site to order free condoms and confidential at-home STD test kits.
For centuries, Indigenous communities have been disconnected from their traditional food sources...
Navigating college as a Native man poses unique challenges and opportunities. For...
Young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, face a greater...
As Indigenous people, we have a rich history of queerness. Indigenous people...
As a queer, 2-Spirit Indigenous person, I have definitely struggled with my...
Doctor’s offices, clinics, and other medical spaces can cause anxiety, fear, and...
Today’s generation is pressured to be what society deems “perfect.” Although you...
Getting accepted into college is an impressive achievement and important milestone. However,...
Whether you are in high school, college, or graduate school, time management...
National Loving Day celebrates interracial marriage and the precedence set for same...
Do you need to find a job? Are you unsure of where...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...
Sometimes, change can be sudden and difficult to cope with. Other times,...
Dating can be hard, especially if you don’t know what you are...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...
Accommodations are adjustments that help support people with disabilities. There are many...
Life is busy From school to sports to work, it often feels...
There is not one way to magically get over a breakup completely...
Ahh, college! It’s an exciting time for self-exploration, meeting new people, and...
Career success is important because your career impacts many aspects of your...
Coming-of-age movies and shows can help us better understand and navigate the...
Turning 18 is an important event, marking our transition into adulthood. However,...
Self-advocacy, or speaking up for yourself and your needs, can make your...
Alara, an Athabaskan and Tlingit transwoman, found her gender identity through drag....
As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...
Getting your driver’s license is an exciting and life-changing experience! There is...
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two...
Being around a friend who drank too much can be scary, especially...
Going back to school after a break, whether summer or Christmas, can...
Family relationships can be beautiful but tricky to navigate at times. Learning...
Bullying is never fun or funny, especially when it’s happening to a...
Whether you’re new to cooking or just moved into your own place,...
Going to college can be expensive, but financial aid and scholarships can...
How Do You Define Disability? “Disability” can mean different things to different...
The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...
With our busy schedules, from school to sports to work, it can...
When it comes to birth control, there are many different options available...
Acknowledgment: We R Native would like to thank the author for sharing...
Diabetes can happen to anyone at any age. Type 1 diabetes (T1D)...
Going to school in person can be super fun. You get to...
The fall season is an exciting time! There are fun activities to...
You might have heard about Roe v. Wade being “overturned.” This article...
First dates can be both exciting and nerve-racking, whether it’s your first...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections...
Sexual pleasure comes from understanding how your body works and what feels...
It’s important that you think through your decision to have sex with...
A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...
People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...
Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...
It is possible to get HIV and other STDs during oral sex...
Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...
Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...
Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...
Giving and receiving oral sex can be fun and feel good. But...
***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...
If you choose to have sex, condoms can protect you and your...
MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...
There are plenty of reasons why you might not have health insurance....
Understanding Pronouns & Misgendering Misgendering is when you refer to someone using...
So, you’re thinking about getting that car you’ve been eyeing, or you...
Whether you’re going somewhere a couple of hours away or outside the...
It is no secret that the federal government has tried for centuries...
Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are good options when walking or...
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (or STEM) are incredibly...
Get the facts!
A major part of growing up is experiencing new things in life....
Are you starting your first job? Going to college soon? Or just...
New to chest binding or been doing it for years? The retailers...
Chest binding is a way to create a flatter chest using undergarments...
Whether you’re new to chest binding or have been doing it for...
Whether you’re at the start of a new relationship or in the...
Racism is real. It influences all aspects of our lives, including whose...
As an Indigenous adult, I want to do everything I can to...
When you think of studying, you might feel a sense of dread....
For many of us studying is on the top of our to-do...
Indigenous leadership is a hot topic these days. The truth is that...
Indigenous people have always been some of the best storytellers, and recently...
Music is powerful medicine – especially when it’s coming from people who...
There are many qualities that can make someone sexy or attractive. Physical...
In a healthy relationship, we should be appreciated, listened to, and have...
We’ve all heard the phrase “love yourself.” But, what does loving yourself...
As Indigenous people, we know that connecting to our land is connecting...
If you have a job, you’ve probably dreaded going in at least...
Abortion is a safe and effective medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. ...
Relationships, whether they are romantic or platonic, impact our daily lives. This...
When I was a teenager there was little to no information about...
In “Come and Get Your Love” (Season 1, Episode 5) of the...
Keeping a healthy balance between life, school, and work is what everyone...
The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...
Abstinence means not having sex (that means NO vaginal, oral, or anal...
If you are having sex, condoms are the only method that provides...
Emergency contraception is a special type of oral contraceptive that can be...
Many people, who have vagina-penis sex, use dual protection. Dual protection means:...
The Shot, or Depo- Provera®, contains a large dose of a progestin...
What is it and how does it work to prevent pregnancy? Hormones...
The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...
How does it work to prevent pregnancy? A woman identifies the days...
For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...
Applying to scholarships for college, graduate school, or even summer programs can...
When it comes to our bodies, dancing can provide confidence and a...
COVID has brought more than just physical illness to our communities. It’s...
Our bodies are amazing and house many secrets! Are you curious to...
Are you curious about what birth control options are out there? Here...
Medical visits and procedures, like x-rays, can be expensive. That is why...
Relationships – whether they are with our family members, friends, or significant...
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