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About.Com: Sexuality

http://sexuality.about.com/

An Internet guide to human sexuality, with feature articles, Website gudies, and discussion forums. Topics covered include contraception, safe sex, sex education, sexual disorders, STDs, sexual abuse, therapy & advice, gay/lesbian/bisexual sexuality, and more.

Author: Sandor Gardos, Ph.D. (sexuality.guide@about.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Sex

Coalition for Positive Sexuality

http://www.positive.org/

Sex education topics are discussed including Myth & Reality, Safe Sex, Birth Control, Abortion and AIDS. A glossary of sexual terminology and sexually related resources are given.

Author: Coalition for Positive Sexuality (cps@positive.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Keywords: Sex Education

GayHealth

http://www.gayhealth.com/

"GayHealth.com the first worldwide source of health and wellness information for the lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual communities founded and operated by lesbian and gay medical professionals. GayHealth.com serves the healthcare needs of the lesbian and gay community worldwide by answering an unmet need for a confidential resource on sensitive yet critical issues of physical and emotional health. The website provides breaking health and medical news, original features and columns, Q & A's with noted experts, topical community forums and a searchable healthcare resource database."

Author: GHCOM Partners, LLC (ContactUs@GayHealth.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Keywords: Fitness; Drugs; Sex; Nutrition; Body Image; Mental Health; Sexual Health; STDs

How Human Reproduction Works

http://www.howstuffworks.com/human-reproduction.htm

"In this edition of HowStuffWorks, we will explore the biology of sex -- otherwise known as human sexual reproduction. We will examine the body's sexual organs, the biological cycles relevant to sex, and the process of fertilization."

Author: Craig C. Freudenrich, Ph.D. (problems@howstuffworks.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA)

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/

"Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood is the world's largest and oldest voluntary family planning organization. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to the principles that every individual has a fundamental right to decide when or whether to have a child, and that every child should be wanted and loved." The Planned Parenthood site provides contact information for PPFA offices, great information on sexual and reproductive health and rights, news about national legislation and an in-depth list of electronic, paper, video, etc. resources.

Author: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality--Contraception

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding

Keywords: Reproduction; Freedom; Abortion; Adolescents' rights; Family planning; Patients' rights; Birth control; Sexual health

The Safer Sex Page

http://www.safersex.org/

Inlcudes information about what is safer sex; the proper use of condoms; and sexual health topics such as AIDS/HIV and birth control.

Author: Christopher Filkins (info@safersex.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--AIDS

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Sexual Database

http://www.sexualitydata.com/

The Sexual Database contains articles on a variety of topics related to sexuality. They are searchable or browsable by category--the Body, Sex Doctor, Men, Women, and Hot Topics. A list of all the articles can be found in the index. "The Sinclair Institute consults with experts in sexual health to ensure that the information presented here is both accurate and up-to-date."

Author: Sinclair Intimacy Institute

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Keywords: contraception; STD; puberty; intercourse

Sexual Health infoCenter

http://www.sexhealth.org/

Includes information about safe sex; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sexuality and aging; lesbian, bisexual and gay issues; and sexual problems. There is also the opportunity to ask a question about sexual health issues.

Author: Clarecom Internet Inc.

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Sex and Sexuality

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Health/Sex_and_Sexuality/

Features current news stories related to sex and sexuality. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.

Author: Yahoo! News (full_coverage@yahoo-inc.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Sex

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