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Sex Instruction
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Abstinence Clearinghouse 
 "The Abstinence Clearinghouse is a non-profit national educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence." Sections for teens, teachers, and parents, and links to articles are presented. http://www.abstinence.net/ Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Mar 21, 2003 Advocates for Youth
This organization "is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health." The site features information about topics and issues (abstinence, dating violence, emergency contraception, HIV, and more), selected publications, information about programs in the United States and in developing countries, lesson plans, and links to related information. Searchable. Some material also in Spanish and French. http://www.advocatesforyouth.org Topics: Families, Health, Health, Lesson Plans, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jun 21, 2005 MTV.com: It's [Your] Sex Life
A guide to safer sex for young people from MTV. "Get more information about sexual health and find out where to get tested for HIV and other STDs and meet others who are thinking about how to protect themselves, their partners, their communities, and how to fight HIV/AIDS on a global scale." Other issues include contraception and how to talk to partners and parents about sex. http://think.mtv.com/Groups/iysl Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated May 23, 2009 Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World
This searchable site for teens takes a sex-positive approach that encourages abstinence until readiness. The authors, staff writers for the adult women's sexuality journal "Scarlet Letters," state that "young adults direly need inclusive and continual dialogue about sex." They embrace all topics sexual in a caring and unpatronizing manner, offering nonjudgmental advice and information on issues such as relationships, health issues, homosexuality, pregnancy, and abortion. Includes advice forums. http://www.scarleteen.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 25, 2006 www.iwannaknow.org
This site provides "answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs). It has a FAQ, basic information on sexuality and STDs, a chat room, a parent's guide, and links to other sites related to youth and sexual health. The links page includes the Spanish-language sister website. Maintained by the American Social Health Association. http://www.iwannaknow.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jan 17, 2006 |
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