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What are some of the benefits of having sex?

Amy asks:

I hear a lot about the negative side of sex and bad things that could happen from having sex. What are some of the benefits of having sex? What are some of the positive outcomes that would/could result in having sex with my boyfriend?

Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists

A tool you can use to find a counselor or therapist who is GLBT or a GLBT ally.

Adolescent Health

A wealth of information on diverse issues of adolescent health from the AMA.

Kids Health

A resource that promotes positive parenting, coping with communication, mental health issues, pregnancy and parenting, and dealing with teens.

Self-Injury Support

Begun by a young woman who has been self-injuring for years, this site is designed as a support network for others who may be injuring, or thinking of self-injuring. Full of links, media, resources, online support groups, galleries, and ways people can work to stop self-injury.

Puberty 101

Puberty 101 offers many links and resources to teens designed to answer questions about puberty and sexual health, but also about issues such as drug abuse and mental health.

Safer Sex...for Your Heart

We talk a lot about sexual safety and safer sex here at Scarleteen in terms of your physical health. But what about checking in to see if sex is safe for you and yours emotionally? Taking care of your emotions, looking out for risk factors in advance -- not just when they become an existing crisis -- and safeguarding yourself, your partners and those around you from needless hurt and harm is just as important as doing what you can to prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies.