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Going All the Way: Teenage Girls' Tales of Sex, Romance and Pregnancy
Available at Amazon Books at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0809015994/102-3770285-4286515?v=glance&n=283155.
The Sex Book
A book about all aspects of sex, from "Aaah" to "Yeast Infection." 200 pages.
A Web site for Catholics who believe that the Catholic tradition supports a woman's moral and legal right to follow her conscience in matters of sexuality and reproductive health. Includes information and resources for faith-based pro-choice advocacy.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
A Web site with information on a variety of sexuality-related topics, as well as forums.
Find a Confidential Clinic Near You
A Web site featuring a database you can use to locate clinics across the country offering birth control, STD screening and other reproductive health services. Produced by the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association.
A Web site with resources for teens who have decided to remain abstinent.
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
The official Web site of a group of allied faith-based organizations who support reproductive freedom. Also includes news and information about contraceptive options, abortion, and more.
A Web site with videos featuring teens making decisions about dating and sex and dealing with the outcomes of their decisions.
Sex and Sexuality Resource Center
This Web page features news, resources and information relating to sex and sexuality. Produced by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom
An advocacy group of young people of faith who support reproductive choice. The Web site features news and information about a variety of issues related to reproductive health.
A Web site with information about common first-time sex issues and a guide for dealing with such problems, as well as information about masturbation and more. Produced by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
ASHA's STI Resource Center Hotline
1-919-361-8488
The American Social Health Association's (ASHA's) health communication specialists are available to answer questions on the prevention, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern time, Monday to Friday.
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Information Line is available in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 24 hours a day. Follow the prompts to find a testing center near you or to reach a CDC health specialist who can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
GLBT National Youth Talkline's youth volunteers are available Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time to provide LGBTQ people up to age 25 with peer counseling, information and referrals to local resources.
National Teen Emergency Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-800-330-1271
This recording explains the best time to take emergency contraception, when it is most effective and how to get it.
1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
Call this toll-free number to make an appointment with a Planned Parenthood health center near you.
Teen Relationship National Hotline (part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
1-800-799-SAFE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has operators available in English and Spanish, with over 140 more languages covered by translator services. Operators help callers determine whether a relationship is abusive and what their next steps should be.
The Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-800-584-9911
The Emergency Contraception Hotline features a recording in English and Spanish with information about how old you need to be to get emergency contraception and where to get it.
The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH
Provides phone and e-mail peer counseling, as well as information about local resources for GLBTQ teens across the United States.
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