Toothpaste tells the story of best friends, Jennifer and Christina, as they discuss their ideas on what constitutes a relationship that is healthy enough for sex and its corresponding responsibilities. Both have boyfriends and both believe they’re ready. The two girls show that they are responsible enough to get protection, but their respective sexual encounters lead to decidedly different results.

Behind the scenes of Toothpaste includes interviews with the film’s writers, high school seniors Gladys Sanchez, Laura Coria, Kristal Villarreal and Amanda Ramirez from Mission, Texas. Other interviewees include Toothpaste’s director, producer, and actors as well as the Co-Founders of Scenarios USA.

Toothpaste is the result of an annual, nation-wide writing contest for teens, hosted by Scenarios USA, a non-profit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy, and self-expression for teens.

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To read more about the film, visit Scenarios USA.