Need help talking to your partner about STI testing? The 📞AwkLine has you covered! 🎥Watch how one couple navigates the testing topic: https://bit.ly/4nqfyuE #OwnTheAwk
Want to use condoms with your partner, but unsure how to start the convo? 💬
Try saying: “I always use condoms with new partners to protect us both. It’s a win–win. How about you?” Looking for more convo starters? Check out http://bit.ly/42Trb61 #OwnTheAwk
Heading into 2026, make real talk part of your resolutions. 💬 Watch our #OwnTheAwk videos for fun, honest tips on starting convos on 5 relationship and sexual health topics https://bit.ly/OTAVideos #HealthyRelationships
Make space for real connection this holiday season. 💬❤️Talking with your partner(s) about sex, pleasure, and safety builds #HealthyRelationships. Read, prep, and #OwnTheAwk with our Awk Talk Starters: https://bit.ly/OTAScripts
Not sure how to talk with your partner about using condoms? You’re not alone! 🎥Watch how one couple navigates the condom convo with the help of the 📞AwkLine: https://bit.ly/4ocz9PJ #OwnTheAwk
Make space for real connection this holiday season. Talking with your partner(s) about sex, pleasure, and safety builds #HealthyRelationships. Read, prep, and #OwnTheAwk with @NCSH_’s Awk Talk Starters:
https://bit.ly/OTAScripts
Make safer sex talks less awkward, and way more fun. 💬🔥 Check out our Tawk Safety to Me card game for questions that range from sweet🍭 to spicy🌶️to spark the convo: https://owntheawk.org/play/tawk-safety-to-me/ #OwnTheAwk 🃏
Bringing up your feelings in a relationship can feel scary. You might worry about upsetting your partner or rejection. But a good partner will want to listen and understand how you feel. Get tips for sharing your feels: bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds #OwnTheAwk
Got something on your mind? 🤔 We know conversations about your feelings can be stressful, but practicing what you want to say and how you’ll say it can help. If you want some convo starters, check out: bit.ly/OTAScripts #OwnTheAwk
❌ Avoiding convos about your feelings? Whether you’re 👅tongue-tied or just need an 🧊 icebreaker, our scripts can guide you through the awk. Check them out at bit.ly/OTAScripts #OwnTheAwk
Yes, you can talk feelings and still have a good time doing it. Play “Gimme That Ask”🃏 with a partner, friends, or solo. Just pick from seven card decks, choose a card, and dive into topics from spicy🌶️ to sweet🍭! Check it out here: owntheawk.org/play/ #OwnTheAwk
Want to talk about setting boundaries in your relationship, but unsure where to start? Our 🎥 AwkLine video series has you covered! See how one couple navigates this 🎤conversation: bit.ly/44A9VCH #OwnTheAwk
Not sure where you and your #summerfling stand? Want to ask where things are headed but don’t know where to begin? 🤐 📢 Check out #OwnTheAwk for convo scripts on different sex and relationship topics, including #DTR: bit.ly/OTAScripts
#DTR talk didn’t go how you hoped? That can sting—but remember, their #relationship preferences aren’t a reflection🪞 of your worth. Sometimes people just don’t match, and that’s ok. 💕 Need more tips? Check out: bit.ly/OwnTheAwkDTR #OwnTheAwk
If you and your partner want different things, that doesn’t have to mean it’s over. Be open to their POV and see if meeting halfway works for both of you. 🎥Watch how one couple finds compromise during a #DTR talk on the AwkLine ☎️: bit.ly/3FYkkzl #OwnTheAwk
Ever wonder why a date isn’t going well— and then realize they haven’t asked you a single question? 🫠 If you can’t get a word in, it’s ok to say something like “It’s so great to learn about you, do you have any questions for me?” Learn more: bit.ly/OTAComms101 #OwnTheAwk
When starting a #relationship convo, skip the “we need to talk” line. It’s a total anxiety trigger! There are better ways to open the conversation—promise. Find more communications advice at: bit.ly/OTAComms101 #OwnTheAwk
It can be hard to bring up awkward relationship questions, like whether you’re both ready to hard launch or be exclusive.👀 Watch how one couple navigates the #DTR convo with help from sex and relationship expert Shan Boodram on the AwkLine: owntheawk.org/learn/defini... #OwnTheAwk
Different people might want different things. And that’s ok! 🤷 Figuring out if a relationship is a good fit starts with understanding each person’s expectations. 😌Want more help with #DTR? Check out: bit.ly/3FYkkzl #OwnTheAwk
If your partner seems off, don’t assume it’s about you. Instead, get curious: ask open-ended questions like, “How’s your day been?” or “How are you feeling?” and give them space to share. Learn more: bit.ly/OTAComms101 #OwnTheAwk
Sparking✨ honest relationship convos doesn’t have to be so serious! Play ‘Gimme That Ask’ and choose from 7 digital card decks 🃏 filled with 140+ questions on topics from spicy to sweet. Pick a deck, grab a card, and start talking! bit.ly/4jvFi7v #OwnTheAwk
Let your body do the talking. 😏
Nonverbal cues can show you’re really listening to your partner(s). Maintain #eyecontact 👀, silence devices, and stop yourself from fidgeting during convos. For more #communicationtips, check out: bit.ly/OTAComms101 #OwnTheAwk
Clearly stating expectations helps you and your partner(s) navigate next steps – whether that’s checking in more regularly or stepping away to find someone else who wants the same thing. 💕✍️ Learn more about the benefits of #DTR: bit.ly/OwnTheAwkDTR #OwnTheAwk
Feeling nervous about #DTR? Totally normal & your partner might feel the same way! To break the ice, try something like, “Things are great & I’d love to talk about where this might be going.” Find more convo starters: bit.ly/OTAScripts #OwnTheAwk
Getting ready to ask, “Where do you see this going?” Pick a calm, private setting when everyone’s relaxed and in a good mood to help pave the way for a smooth convo. For more communication tips, visit: bit.ly/OTAComms101 #OwnTheAwk
🗣️Whether you’re “talking,” in a #situationship, or considering a committed #relationship, checking in about your relationship expectations can strengthen your #connection. Learn more about the benefits of defining your relationship📝: bit.ly/OwnTheAwkDTR #OwnTheAwk
Is it a fling or the real deal? 🤔🤨 Defining the relationship may be awk, but it’s the only way to know if you’re on the same page. Step one: figure out what you want and need. ❤️ For tips on what to do next, check out: bit.ly/OwnTheAwkDTR 😉 #OwnTheAwk
🗣️ Talking about sex and relationships shouldn’t feel like a test you didn’t study for. This #SexEdForAll Month, check out our #OwnTheAwk —a campaign that helps young adults ditch the anxiety and own the awkward convos with their partner(s). OwnTheAwk.org
Need help keeping the convo going about sex, love, or relationships? 💬 This #TalkingIsPower Month, check out our #OwnTheAwk campaign for free scripts, videos, digital card decks, and more on 7 key sexual health and relationship topics. 👉 OwnTheAwk.org #RealTalk
Defining the relationship can be anxiety-inducing for anyone. 😟 Build your confidence by watching how one couple navigates the tricky “What are we?” convo on the AwkLine 📞: bit.ly/3FYkkzl #OwnTheAwk