Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Glossary & Definitions
A guide to understanding LGBTQ terms, sexual orientation terms, and gender identity terms, because language matters.
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Jen Bell
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Jen Bell (she/they) is a sexuality educator and writer from New Zealand who currently lives in Berlin. Building on years of community organizing and grassroots queer and feminist activism, Jen joined the period tracking app, Clue, in 2016 as a content producer and strategist, relishing the opportunity to work with many trans and queer writers on assignments about puberty, sexuality, pregnancy, health, and gender. Since leaving Clue in 2019, Jen has worked as a freelance writer and editor, with a focus on pleasure-based sex education and empathetic, non-judgemental life advice.
Mental Health Check Ins With Your Tweens and Teens
Talking to your teen about their mental health can be difficult at times, but it is important to learn to communicate. Read on for how to start the conversation with your teen.
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Supporting Transgender Youth With Periods
Being a nonbinary or transgender teen with a period can add a layer of gender and period dysphoria. Learn how to support your youth who can menstruate with this guide.
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What Is a Period? All Your Menstruation Questions Answered
What is a period and when will your teen experience their first menstrual cycle? Learn the answers to all your period questions and more with BLOOM.
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How to Prepare for a Gynecologist Appointment
Gynos are great! From visiting the gynecologist for the first time to what to expect, we have your answers.
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How to Help Build Self-Esteem for Teens
Is your teen struggling with their self-worth and body image? Here are common causes of low self-esteem in adolescence and how to support your teen.
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How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Period
As kids reach puberty, they know that something is going on in their body. Here’s a few easy tips for talking about menstruation with your child.
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6 Period Products for Preteens and Teens
Pads? Tampons? Period underwear? Make sure your child is fully educated — and prepared — for their period. We’ve laid out all the menstruation options.
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Signs Your Daughter Is About to Start Her Period
Our experts tell us the top signs of your child’s first period and how to talk about menstruation with them.
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