Get the facts on sexual health, pregnancy, teen dating, dating abuse, LGBT and questioning sexual identity, staying safe, body image, sexually transmitted diseases, and more.
General
- Sexual Health for Teens
TeensHealth, part of HealthKids.org, provides factual information and advice about teen health and emotions. The section on sexuality addresses many issues such as a guide to body image, STDs, birth control, and healthy pregnancies. See also: Sexual Attraction and Orientation. - Sex, etc.
Sex, etc. provides sexual health info for teens, answering questions about sex and relationships, pregnancy, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation and more. See the topic column on the right and read the FAQ.
- Sexual Health for Adolescents One-Page Handouts
See the Adolescent Health Working Group’s (AHWG) website for these handouts and more:
- Sex, Virginity and Abstinence
- Having Sex on Your Own Terms
- A Teen’s Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Other Infections
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ)
- GLBT National Help Center
GLBTNearMe provides one-stop access to 15,000 GLBT resources. Site features “Find a Local Resource,” where you type in an area code and miles to find resources near you. - Crisis and Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project focuses on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) kids and teens. The site has many resources including Lifeline and TrevorChat, where teens can call or online chat and get nonjudgmental support from trained volunteers.
Teen Dating Abuse
- Teen Dating and Violence
Provides information on dating violence, warning signs that your date may become abusive and a dating bill of rights. - Healthy Relationships Check Up
Take a look at this checklist developed by Leapsf.org to see if your relationship is healthy. - Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (Love is Respect): 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453. Provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family regarding teen dating abuse. Site sponsors the National Teen Datring Abuse Hotline and includes many resources.
