“There are many boys who are still virgins. The whole concept of girls waiting and boys not waiting seems to be changing.”
—Jake, 18, MD
Planned Parenthood
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.
Go Ask Alice!
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
A health question-and-answer service produced by Columbia University's Health Promotion Program.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
A Web site with information on a variety of sexuality-related topics, as well as forums.
SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
A Web site with information about sexual and reproductive health as well as resources for young activists and advocates for reproductive justice.
TeensHealth about Puberty
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/puberty.html
A Web site about the changes that happen to your body during puberty. Produced by the Nemours Foundation.
MySistahs
A sexual health Web site created by and for young women of color, featuring information about a variety of sexuality-related topics as well as space for discussion and creative expression. A project of Advocates for Youth.
Teenwire
A sexual health Web site with information on a variety of sexuality-related topics, as well as a question-and-answer section featuring advice from experts and message boards for communication between teens. Produced by Planned Parenthood.
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.
The Red Spot
A Web site all about menstruation, on topics ranging from the biology of menstruation to theories about why we menstruate.
Puberty 101
A personal Web site run by a licensed Adolescent Therapist featuring a question-and-answer format.
iEmily.com
A Web site featuring information about girls' health. It is currently offline but will be back soon.
gURL.com
An online community for teen girls, with information on a variety of topics ranging from sexual health to body image and other fun stuff.
Being Girl
Information about menstruation and other girl issues, as well as places for chat and free expression. Produced by Tampax.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Women's Health
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/pregnancy/pregnant-now-what.htm
Planned Parenthood's Web page on female reproductive and sexual health. Includes information specific to young women.
Adolescent Health Resource Center
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/resources/rap/index.cfm
This Web page features news, resources and information relevant to teens' sexual health. Produced by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Menstruation Resource Center
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/resources/menstruationresources/index.cfm
This Web page features news, resources and information about menstruation. Produced by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Young Women's Health
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/
This information-packed Web site created by medical health professionals is intended for young women ages 12-22.
Deal With It! : A Whole New Approach to Your Body, Brain, and Life as a Gurl
A book for girls about how to deal with all the changes that occur during adolescence, including information on topics such as "Boobs," "What's Up Down There," and "To Do It or Not To Do It." 320 pages.
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 Go Ask Alice Book of Answers
A book written in question-and-answer format, providing information about sexual health topics, proper nutrition, facts about drugs and more. 368 pages.
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health
A guide to puberty geared toward younger adolescents with wonderful illustrations of human bodies. 96 pages.
Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism
Pick it up and start a revolution!
Ophelia Speaks : Adolescent Girls Write About Their Search for Self
A response to the book Reviving Ophelia, the book includes teen girls' writings on topics ranging from relationships to eating disorders to race relations. 304 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.
What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters
A reviewer on Amazon says, "I give your book 5 stars for creativity and for helping young girls like us feel safe for whatever happen to our body..."
Real Girl/Real World: Tools for Finding Your True Self
A book addressing topics such as self-image, eating disorders, menstruation, sexual activity, and feminism. 221 pages.
Finding Our Way: The Teen Girls’ Survival Guide
A book about body image, puberty, sexual development, birth control, relationships, nutrition and more. 336 pages.
The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need to Know)
Center for Disease Control National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Hotline
1-800-232-4636
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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