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Of course we can't cover all
issues relating towards youth and sexuality on our website, no
matter how much we'd like to try. Here are some other sites you
may be interested in visiting:
General Interest
These sites all have some interesting information. Some focus
on how other young people feel about sex. Others give out specific
information and will answer questions you may have.
Advocates
for Youth
Like our site, advocates for youth is dedicated towards improving
the sexual health and awareness of the under-25 crowd. While iwannaknow
focuses on the needs and problems of the individual, advocates for
youth extends the knowledge to society as a whole. If you are interested
in finding out what is being done internationally to promote sexual
awareness, or as to how HIV pervention is being taught in the schools
stateside, this is the site to go to.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org
TeenAIDS.org
TeenAIDS is a charitable organization committed to saving teenage lives around the world by providing outreach and resources on HIV/AIDS. They have volunteers in over 80 countries and provide an extensive website for young people on HIV and AIDS. They also broadcast live webcasts of HIV Awareness events throughout the world.
http://www.TeenAIDS.org
Teen
Wire
Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Teen Wire website provides
comprehensive sex education information specifically for teens.
http://www.teenwire.com
Go
Ask Alice
Check out Alice's answers to all types of health questions related
to sexual health, sexual orientation, emotional health, elationships
and dating.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/healthwise/alice.html
Teen Advice On-line
This website provides support for teenage
problems such as dating and relationships, sex and sexuality,
and self-esteem by offering peer counseling.
http://www.teenadvice.org
Teen Drug Abuse
Providing information for parents to help troubled teens by prevention, intervention and a support network; for teens who have been struggling with drug abuse and or alcohol abuse.
http://www.teendrugabuse.us
Sex, ETC
In this website
for teens and by teens, read about other teens' stories related
to pregnancy, drugs, relationships, birth control and more.
http://www.sxetc.org
In The Mix
Your issues. Your interests. Your favorite celebs. In
the Mix, the
national award-winning TV series for teens and by teens, brings
you all of it... and gets everyone talking.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/home_flash.html
Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
ReCAPP is an on-line resource for edcators that provides practical
tools and information to reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors.
http://www.etr.org/recapp
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
A resource for educators to go to for information regarding sexual
health.
http://www.aasect.org
Sexual Health Network
is dedicated to providing access to sexuality information, education,
counseling and other sexuality information.
www.sex-info.info
University of California, Santa Barbara website
This site strives to compile information about sexuality in a way that is both informative and personal. This site contains information about sexuality, relationships, pregnancy, STDs/STIs, AIDS, communication, contraception, sexual disorders, abortion, anatomy, etc. by offering information through articles and answering questions and answers submitted by readers.
http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/?article=stds&refid=032menu
www.Acne.org
A noncommercial site that provides unbiased information on acne.
http://www.acne.org
TeenIssues
Based in Europe, this site offers information and advice on a variety of teen issues.
http://www.teenissues.co.uk/
For Women
Some of these pages can help you find out more about your mental,
physical and sexual health. Others offer a fresh perspective
on current events, pop culture, and other aspects of modern
life.
OHSU Center for Women's Health
Page
A huge collection of links to places to get accurate and safe information
on women's health.
Microbicides - Global Campaign to Accelerate HIV Prevention
Options
The Global Campaign for Microbicides is a broad-based, international effort to build support among policymakers, opinion leaders, and the general public for increased investment into microbicides and other user-controlled prevention methods. Through advocacy, policy analysis, and social science research, the Campaign works to accelerate product development, facilitate widespread access and use, and protect the needs and interests of users, especially women.
http://www.global-campaign.org
Women's Health | Sexual Assault and Advocacy
http://www.equalitynow.org
http://www.sageprojectinc.org
http://www.catwinternational.org Sexual Assault and Advocacy
http://www.nccasa.org/NeedHelpNow.html Gay and Lesbian Issues
These sites offer information, resources, as well as open, friendly
dialogue on what it's like to be gay, lesbian or bisexual in today's
youth. They're a worthwhile visit if you're straight, gay, or curious.
Youth
Guardian Services
Youth Guardian Services features a number of resources for youths
who may be attracted to members of the same sex. These resources
include e-mailed support lists tailored to specific age groups,
and upcoming gay/lesbian-friendly colleges and health care providers.
http://www.youth-guard.org
Outproud!
This Web site from the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgender Youth offers a wide range of information, resources,
and support for lesbian and gay youth and communities.
http://www.outproud.org
This Web site for all teens--straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender--approaches sex as a healthy and fun topic to promote
positive attitudes toward sexuality. There is also a Spanish language
version of this site.
http://www.positive.org
For Teachers
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
A resource for educators to go to for information regarding sexual health.
http://www.aasect.org
For Parents
These sites focus on bridging the gap between parents and
teenagers. They offer ways for parents to approach and talk
comfortably with their children.
American Social Health Association
For parents who want to learn more about sexually transmitted infections, condoms, and sexual health.
http://www.ashastd.org
Not Me, Not Now
With a focus on promoting abstinence among teens, this Web site
provides information for adults on how to communicate with teens
about sex and sexual health.
http://www.notmenotnow.org
Teen Pregnancy
This is a good link for parents. It also provides teen survey questions
about perceptions and attitudes, and has lots of other links listed
that would be of particular interest to parents.
http://www.teenpregnancy.org
En Espanol
This link provides information from the Coalition for Positive Sexuality
Web site in Spanish.
Quierosaber.org
The Spanish language sister Web site of iwannaknow.org.
http://www.quierosaber.org
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