Real Besties or Best Frenemies? How to Tell
Friendships make all the difference in the world. Whether you’re supporting each other through tough times, making weekend plans, or sharing secrets, the friends who have your back contribute to your...
View ArticleOne Sure Way to Decrease The Drama In Your Life
Some people get excited by drama (even though it can be a downer for people involved). Other people find drama exhausting and would rather find ways to live without it. If you’re feeling like you’re...
View ArticleFresh Off A Breakup? How to Get Over It
You’re fresh off a breakup, and your life has been turned upside down – now what? After something really intense happens in life, many of us find ourselves in a confusing place with no clue how to “get...
View ArticleSeriously, What Is Your Gyno Talking About?
Going to the gynecologist (gyno) can be awkward and and pretty intimidating. And, your doc may use some unfamiliar words, which doesn’t make anything any easier. To demystify what can seem like a...
View ArticleWhat is Sex, Anyway?
There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to answering the question, “What is sex?” There was a time when most people though sex only happened when a penis entered a vagina (vaginal sex). Some people...
View ArticleShimmerTeen’s Space Age Period Guide
When we think “periods,” it’s easy to think about nursing cramps with Notebook reruns and chocolate everything. But there’s been some serious innovation in the world of period products, making this...
View ArticleGirls Gone Giving: BeGirl’s EmpowerPanty
What if I told you the next pair of underwear you buy could help girls in underdeveloped countries attend school? Well, BeGirl allows you to do just that! For every pair of the EmpowerPanty that’s...
View Article“My Diet Starts on January 1st!”
It probably doesn’t surprise you that losing weight consistently tops lists of common New Year’s resolutions. Researchers have studied it, and the U.S. Government even lists it first on its Popular New...
View ArticleHow to Break Off A Friendship
Friendships help define us and shape our lives. Good friends help us feel accepted, supported, and free to explore and be ourselves. They’re a source of entertainment and enjoyment. Through hangout...
View ArticleWhat’s Behind Barbie’s New Body
So, Barbie’s new body is on the cover of Time. Here at ShimmerTeen, we woke up to the article links, like a confetti of girl-powered goodness, covering our social feeds. News outlets across the globe...
View ArticleTake (LOVE) Notes! The ST School of Love is IN Session
At ShimmerTeen, we’re all about your love life. We’re not just talking about the crushes, relationships, breakups, and makeups on all of our minds and on the site this month. Regardless of what is...
View Article“I Keep Snapping at My Boyfriend!”
We’ve all read plenty about relationships gone wrong. The yelling. The volatility. Short tempers. Nasty words. In an unwelcome turn of events recently, I found myself recognizing all the signs. And,...
View ArticleGirls Gone Giving: B+ (Be Positive) Foundation
Everyone in my hometown feels like they’re friends with Andrew McDonough, the inspiration for the B+ (Be Positive) Foundation. We know his smiling face, his mass of curly blond hair. We can picture him...
View ArticleThese Videos Combatting Rape Culture Will Make You Smile
Project Consent is a non-profit dedicated to combatting rape culture. They do this by raising awareness about the problem, educating their audiences about rape culture and the importance of consent,...
View ArticleDoes Your Favorite Beauty Product Have A Secret?
A new study from researchers at UC Berkeley, Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, and a team of (how cool is this?) youth researchers from CHAMACOS Youth Council, “a project to involve young people...
View Article3 Quick Tips for Gyno Trips
Whether you’ve been to the gynecologist before or it’s your first time, it’s common to feel uncomfortable even before you get to the office. But, like so many girls who’ve gone to the doc before you,...
View ArticleThe Best LGBTQ Resources In the Digital World
Ingrid Nilsen, the Rhodes Bros, and Caitlyn Jenner have received widespread public support and celebration, and raised awareness for the broader LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
View Article“Someone Please Tell Me What An IUD is!”
An IUD (intrauterine devices) is a type of birth control that has been around for decades but has been dominating recent convos about contraception. They have actually been around for YEARS (mostly...
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4 Apps to Make Your Life Easier
Have you ever gone through an experience and said to yourself, “I wish there were an app for that?” We’ve asked that question, too—and found some answers. We’ve rounded up some awesome apps that can...
View ArticleKeeping Sports Healthy – What Athletes Want Parents To Know
In our last installment, Coach John Noonan shared his unique perspective on keeping sports healthy. This time, we’re adding another link for you to share with your parents to continue the conversation...
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