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Sexology World-wide lists institutions, organizations, resource centers, training programs and scientific journals by continent/region and country.
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Age appropriate, unbiased
sexuality information for adolescents
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health. They provide information, training, and advocacy to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, and the media in the U.S. and internationally.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
For
Teens, sponsored by The Sexuality Information and Education Council of
the U.S.
(SIECUS), is a starting place for
teens to learn about sexuality issues. It includes information about
communication, abstinence, sexual involvement, safer sex, sexual abuse,
resources, and links.
Go
Ask Alice!, developed and maintained by Columbia University’s Health
Education Program, uses a question-and-answer format to provide information on
relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health and fitness;
nutrition; alcohol; nicotine and other drugs; and general health. Visitors can
search the database or ask anonymous questions.
gURL
is committed to discussing issues that affect the lives of girls 13 years and
older. The site helps girls with a wide range of experiences and interests. It
warns visitors that they might find frank information. It also offers chats,
posting boards, pen-pal lists, and homepage listings.
It’s
Your (Sex) Life, a project of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,
provides information about pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted
diseases, and related issues.
Iwannaknow, sponsored by the American Social Health Association, provides a safe and fun place for teenagers to learn about sexual health. The site includes a chat room and games related to sexual health services. It also provides guidance for parents.
Scarleteen
offers two sexuality websites, Pinkslip
for girls and Boyfriend! For
guys targeted to adolescents 14 to 18 years old. Both provide advice and
articles about sexuality. Both also provide links and information for parents.
Sex
Etc., sponsored by The Network For Family Life Education, includes articles
on a variety of sexuality topics as well as an online newsletter, advice,
message boards, resources, links, and information for parents.
Sextalk,
sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County (PPTC), NY, includes
information on safer sex, self exams, and sexual orientation. It also provides
links.
Teen Advice Online (TAO) provides information on teenage problems through a worldwide network of peers 13 years and older. It also includes articles, a chat room, and sexuality-related topics such as dating, relationships, gender, and friendships. Interested teens can apply to become a TAO counselor.
Teenwire,
sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, provides sexuality and
sexual health information. It also encourages teens to contribute their opinions
and ideas in certain areas. It includes advice, articles, polls, clinic
information, and a ‘zine for teens by teens.
The Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP) is working to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in Charlottesville, VA and Albemarle County.
Most of the teenage websites listed above have good information about pregnancy and contraception.
It’s Your (Sex) Life, a project of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, provides information about pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and related issues.
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)
The
Museum of Sex, a new museum in New York City.