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|  | | | | Safer Sex Resources | | - Managing Desire
Site with safer sex training, research information, and advice. Plus: confess your safer sex sins.
- San Francisco Sex Information Line
(SFSI) 1-877-472-7374 (toll free) or 1-415-989-7374. A free information and referral switchboard providing anonymous, accurate, non-judgmental information about all apsects of sex, including safer sex. Hours are Monday - Friday from 3 PM-9 PM PST.
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
(SIECUS) A nonprofit organization dedicated to affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
- Society for Human Sexuality: Sexuality.org
Features an in-depth guide to safer sex. Also offers a concise version.
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| Information for Adolescents & Youth | | - Advocates for Youth
Dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
- Alan Guttmacher Institute: Youth
Non-profit organization focused on reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education.
- Association of Reproductive Health Professionals: Resources for Adolescent Providers
An interdisciplinary association composed of professionals who provide reproductive health services or education, conduct reproductive health research, or influence reproductive health policy.
- DrDrew.com
Site with extensive information and advice on sex, relationships, dating, and other health/mental health concerns of young people. From radio and MTV talk show host Dr. Drew Pinsky.
- Focus on Young Adults
The FOCUS on Young Adults program strives to improve the health and well-being of young adults in developing countries through the creation and strengthening of effective reproductive health initiatives.
- IPPF Youth Manifesto
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is an information and advocacy resource on sexual and reproductive health and family planning in over 180 countries worldwide.
- It's Great To Wait!
The site discusses the choice of abstinence until marriage. Why you should wait, who else is waiting, and where you can learn more. There is also a section for parents who want some help talking to kids about abstinence.
- It's Your (Sex) Life
Guide to safe and responsible sex for teens from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Includes information on HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and contraception, and communicating about sex.
- iwannaknow.org
Answers to questions on teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from the American Social Health Association (ASHA).
- Just Say Yes
A Web site about having a positive attitude towards sexuality -- gay, straight, bisexual, or whatever, and about making informed choices for yourself. Includes Spanish language resources. From the Coalition for Positive Sexuality - Not Me, Not Now
A Web site offering various items to reinforce the abstinence message in school, at home or on the run. Includes a newsletter, interactive games, advice, links, and information for parents and educators.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA): Teen Issues
PPFA's policy is to assure that adolescents have access to information about human sexuality and to reproductive health care services.
- Safe Passages to Adulthood
A five-year programme of research into young people's sexual health in poorer countries funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) in the UK.
- Scarleteen
Bills itself as 'Sex education for the real world.' Providing information which educates in all aspects of positive sexuality.
- Sex, Etc.
Site by and for teens with information on sexuality and health. Features an ask the experts column and a special section for parents.
- SEXplained... Foundation
Established to advance the education of the public in all matters relating to contraception, reproductive and sexual health and to promote reproductive and sexual health awareness for the benefit of the community.
- SIECUS for Teens: Families Are Talking
A starting place for teens to learn about sexuality issues, how to talk about sex, and to feel good, stay healthy, and not get hurt by disease, unwanted pregnancy, or those painful and awkward times that can happen when it comes to sex. From the Sexuality Education and Information Council of the United States (SIECUS).
- Sistahs
Sexuality and relationship information for young African American, Asian American, Latina, and Native American women, including information on STDs and HIV/AIDS.
- The Sexwise Guide
Written in the form of a travel guide, this online publication provides information about sexual well being, choices, and rights. Guide is available in 22 languages.
- Teen Guide
Information for teens on sex, sexuality, abstinence, STDs, and more brought to you by Campaign For Our Children. Also has an ask the expert feature and a downloadable STD video game/screensaver.
- Teen Wire
Sexuality and relationship information for teens from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
- Youth Shakers
Voices of young people on sexual health and youth activism and peer education with an international perspective.
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