“I WAS opposed to gays and lesbians, but last year I realized that the one thing I didn't want to be was judged, and I was the one doing the judging.”
—Tessa, 16, Meherrin, VA
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 Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing
http://religiousinstitute.org/index.html
A progressive religious Web site featuring sexuality information for people interested in faith or already aligned to a certain religion. Be sure to check out their unique "Religious Declaration on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing."
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
An organization that produces a Web site featuring information about dating and relationship violence and steps young people can take to stop it. Also offers free legal advice to teens in need.
Teen Relationships Website
http://www.teenrelationships.org/
A Web site featuring information about healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as chat rooms with teen counselors, a hotline and other resources for teens to help them avoid or get out of unhealthy relationships. Produced by Community Overcoming Relationships Abuse. You can read more about CORA at www.corasupport.org.
QueerAmerica Database
The largest collection of queer resources in the nation, including information about community centers, support organizations, PFLAG chapters and more. A project of the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth.
Scenarios USA
A Web site with videos featuring teens making decisions about dating and sex and dealing with the outcomes of their decisions.
When Love Hurts
http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/
A Web site for girls on emotional health in relationships. Includes information about healthy relationships, abusive relationships, and spaces for chat and free expression. Produced by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Center in Australia.
Teens and Dating Violence (from the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
http://www.ndvh.org/educate/teen.html
This Web page features teen-specific information dating violence, as well as information about a number you can call if you ever need help.
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.
Safety in Relationships
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/safety_in_relat.html
A Web page describing healthy and unhealthy relationships, with tips on how to identify and end an unhealthy relationship. Produced by the Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston.
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.
Kings and Queens: Queers at the Prom
A book about how GLBTQ teens experienced going to the prom in the years before and after the Stonewall Rebellion, a pivotal moment in GLBTQ history in America. 160 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.
Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth -- And Their Allies
A book covering topics such as self-discovery, coming out, dealing with friends and family, first love, dealing with the school environment and more. 448 pages.
GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer & Questioning Teens
A book for GLBTQ teens covering topics such as coming out, dating and sexuality, religion, and life at school, work, and home. 256 pages.
The Naked Truth About Sex: A Guide to Intelligent Sexual Choices for Teenagers and Twentysomethings
Discusses topics such as how to discover one's sexual orientation, masturbation and sexual fantasies, virginity, how to avoid getting overly possessive or jealous of a partner, how to conduct a pre-sex discussion as part of safer sex, and more. 255 pages.
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.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
1-888-988-TEEN
Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.
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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