“If I had it to do all over, I would have liked to have gotten to know my partner for about four or five years before having a child with him.”
—Anna, 20, NJ
Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World
A Web site with information about various aspects of sexuality, including contraception information, discussions of how to safeguard one's emotional health, gender politics, and more. Produced by educator, writer and activist Heather Corinna.
Virginity and First Time Sex
http://www.pamf.org/teen/sex/virginity/
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.
sexuality and u
http://sexualityandu.ca/teens/
A Web site with sexual health information for teens. Includes a fun and games section with quizzes to test your knowledge as well as sex-related scenarios to practice decision-making skills. Produced by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.
Scenarios USA
A Web site with videos featuring teens making decisions about dating and sex and dealing with the outcomes of their decisions.
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.
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.
Catholics for a Free Choice
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.
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.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
A Web site with information on a variety of sexuality-related topics, as well as forums.
Not Me, Not Now
A Web site with resources for teens who have decided to remain abstinent.
Sex and Sexuality Resource Center
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/resources/sexandsexuality/index.cfm
This Web page features news, resources and information relating to sex and sexuality. Produced by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships
An encyclopedic book containing information about sexual health, as well as chapters on violence, eating disorders and other issues teens experience. 432 pages.
The Sex Book
A book about all aspects of sex, from "Aaah" to "Yeast Infection." 200 pages.
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.
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.
Center for Disease Control National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Hotline
1-800-232-4636
National Teen Emergency Hotline
1-800-448-3000
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
The National Sexual Assault Hotline, a project of the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can offer advice as well as direct you to resources in your area.
Find a Planned Parenthood Clinic Near You
1-800-230-PLAN
A number to call to find a Planned Parenthood clinic near you.
Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line
1-888-SXASK
The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line features operators on call to give information about sexuality, STDs, relationships, alcohol and drugs, nutrition and more. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IYG National Hotline for Gay, Bisexual and Lesbian Youth
1-800-347-TEEN
Provides information about national and local resources for GLBTQ teens. Boasts the largest database of its kind.
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.
CDC National STD and HIV Hotline
1-800-232-4636
The CDC's National STD and HIV hotline. Operators available in English and Spanish. Available Monday-Friday 8 AM-2AM (EST). The staff can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other STDs. Operated by the Center for Disease Control.
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