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 to 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 prevention is being taught in the schools stateside, this is the site to visit.

Scarleteen
The largest resource online wholly dedicated to providing truly comprehensive and highly inclusive sex and relationships education, information and support that centers young people. Scarleteen is a progressive, inclusive sexuality and relationships education, information and support nonprofit organization and digital clearinghouse. 

Go Ask Alice
Check out Alice’s answers to all types of health questions related to sexual health, sexual orientation, emotional health, relationships, and dating.

Sex, etc.
In this website for teens and by teens, read about other teens’ stories related to pregnancy, drugs, relationships, birth control and more.

TeensHealth: Sexual Health
Learn the facts about sexual health with articles about puberty, menstruation, infections, and just about everything else you wanted to know, for guys and girls.

Equality Now
Equality Now works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure.

Sexual assault and dating violence

RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.

Loveisrespect.org
A resource for healthy relationships. Peer advocates are available for live online chat and support is available over the phone on the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474.

LGBTQ Youth

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.

Advocates for Youth
Offers information on LGBTQ rights with resources for youth. You can look here for activism and LGBTQ stories.

Human Rights Campaign
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth from the HRC.

For Parents

American Sexual Health Association
For parents who want to learn more about sexually transmitted infections and sexual health.

Power to Decide
Offers high-quality, accurate information—backed by research—on sexual health and contraceptive methods so young people can make informed decisions.

For Educators

Answer
A resource of Rutgers University, Answer is a national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive sexuality education to young people and the adults who teach them. Answer offers lesson plans, discussion guides, and online professional development.

Sex Ed to Go
Free online sex education resources
for teachers, including professional development courses, classroom activities, presentations, and videos.