Websites
Books

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships

Ruth Bell (4th Edition, Times Book, 2005)

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

Columbia University's Health Education Program (Owl Books, 1998)

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

Robbie H. Harris (Candlewick, 1994)

A guide to puberty geared toward younger adolescents with wonderful illustrations of human bodies. 96 pages.

Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism

Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005)

Pick it up and start a revolution!

What's Going On Down There? Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask

Karen Gravelle, et. al. (Walker Books for Young Readers, 1998)

A book answering questions boys have about puberty, sexual health, relationships, pregnancy and more. 160 pages.

What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Sons

Lynda Madaras (3rd Edition, Newmarket Press, 2000)

A book about male puberty and the associated changes. 288 pages.

The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual

Mavis Jukes (Crown Publishing, 2002)

A discussion of topics such as what's "Under the Hood" (male anatomy), "Yielding the Right of Way" (Consent), "Avoiding Hazardous Conditions" (STDs), and more. 160 pages.

Hotlines

Center for Disease Control National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Hotline

1-800-232-4636

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.

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.

Find a Planned Parenthood Clinic Near You

1-800-230-PLAN

A number to call to find a Planned Parenthood clinic near you.

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.