Resources

Behind the Fig Leaf

Want to know if your genitals REALLY are normal?

Betty Dodson's Vulva Illustrations

Want some idea of the wide variety there is in vulval appearance? Betty Dodson lets us show you her beautiful vulva illustrations at Scarleteen. (If you're in a public place or using a shared computer, know that these are intended for educational purposes, but are explicit sexual anatomy illustrations: clicking will give you -- or anyone else nearby -- a clear eyeful of vulva.)

Beyond the Birds and Bees

An online resource where readers can share stories of how information about sexuality was taught within the family of origin. Looks at the various methods folks have employed from the effective to the funny to the tragic.

Changing Sexpectations

A Scarleteen user's final project for her Feminist Theory class, these two student-made sex ed videos linked through the accompanying blog are informative and a lot of fun.

Consent is Sexy

What is consent? What is sexy? Why is consent sexy?

Exhale

Exhale serves women who have abortions, and their partners, friends and family. Exhale respects the cultural, social and religious beliefs of all our callers.

Guttmacher Institute

Advancing sexual and reproductive health worldwide through research, policy analysis and public education.

inSPOT

A fantastic online tool to anonymously notify previous and/or current sexual partners if you are diagnosed with an sexually transmitted infection, so they they can get treatment for themselves and notify their partners, too.

Like It Is

Sponsored by Marie Stopes International, likeitis.org gives young people access to information about all aspects of sex education and teenage life.

My Sistahs

Created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy. Through monthly features, message boards, and online peer education young women receive information on activism, culture, sexual health, and other issues that are important to them.

Quiero Saber

From the ASHA, quierosaber offers important sexual health information for Spanish speakers.

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

SIECUS-the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States-has served as the national voice for sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights for over 40 years.

Sexualityandu.ca

This is a Canadian website that contains information on a variety of topics like Scarleteen does. It also has resources for adults, parents, teachers and health professionals, as well as videos and games.

The Age of Consent Chart @ AVERT

Need to know what the age of sexual consent is in your area?

The Birds & Bees Project

This website acknowledges that sex happens, that sex can be a positive experience, and that decisions about sex and sexual health are big ones.

The Coalition for Positive Sexuality

Just Say Yes is about having a positive attitude towards sexuality -- gay, straight,bisexual or whatever. It's about saying "yes" to sex you do want, and "no" to sex you don't.

The Midwest Teen Sex Show

Want some great sex ed in video format?

The New View Campaign

Sex for our pleasure or their profit? Get a new view.

The Recognize! Campaign

Recognize your strength. Recognize your power. Recognize your potential. Take care of yourself.

The Sexual Health Network

The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them.