“The U.S. claims to have the right to freedom, right? I think if abortion were made illegal, then the right to freedom might as well not exist.”
—Danielle, 17, WI
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.
It's Your Sex Life
Contains news features, videos, and other resources on a variety of sexual health topics. Produced by MTV and sponsored by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
A Web site with information on a variety of sexuality-related topics, as well as forums.
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."
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.
JackinWorld
A Web site devoted to male masturbation, including information about masturbation, question-and-answer, and forums. Hosted by Tilted Planet, Ltd.
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.
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.
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.
SexualHealth.com
A sexual health Web site that provides resources for people with disabilities, illness and other natural changes throughout the life cycle and for the people who love them. Produced by the Sexual Health Network.
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 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.
The Sex Book
A book about all aspects of sex, from "Aaah" to "Yeast Infection." 200 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.
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.
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.
Center for Disease Control National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Hotline
1-800-232-4636
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.
Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Hotline
1-800-967-PLAN
The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Hotline 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.
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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