Sexual Health

Basics

• InnerBody – an interactive map of human anatomy

• “Defining Sexual Health”, World Health Organization
• Planned Parenthood’s “All About Sex”
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sexual Health for Junior High
• amaze.org – “real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actual want to know about sex, your body, and relationships”

• bedsider.org – comprehensive information about birth control and contraception

• Planned Parenthood’s “All About Consent”
• “Consent: It’s Simple as Tea” (Copyright ©2015 Emmeline May and Blue Seat Studios)

For Teens & Parents

• Healthy Teen Network – promoting “better outcomes for adolescents and young adults” through tools, training, and information
• We R Native – cultural, health, and relationship resources; “Ask Auntie” Q&A portal
• Columbia University’s “Go Ask Alice” Q&A portal
• ScarletTeen – “inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults”
• AfraidtoAsk.com – a portal for medical Q&A and information
• Planned Parenthood’s “The Parent Buzz Newsletter”
• KidsHealth for teens and parents

Trauma-Informed Healthy Relationship Resources

• SAMHSA’s Website  – behavioral health resource finder, hotline information, etc.
• Resources for Resolving Violence, Inc. – services and information to end intimate partner violence
• loveisrespect – offering “support, information, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships”
• The UNSLUT Project – “undoing the dangerous ‘slut’ shaming and sexual bullying in our schools, communities, media, and culture”

LGBTQ Resources

• “It’s Pronounced Metrosexual”  – a comedy show and online resource repository regarding identity and social equity
• The Teaching Transgender Toolkit – “a facilitator’s guide to increasing knowledge, decreasing prejudice, and building skills”
• The Safe Zone Project – “a free online resource for creating powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops”
• GLSEN – offering tools and information to “create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression”
• GLAAD – using “entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance”
• Human Rights Campaign – the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization
• TRANSATHELETE.com – “a resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics”

• Videos of youth discussing gender and sexual identity
  • What it’s Like to be Intersex
  • 10 Things You Need to Know about Transgender People (Jazz Jennings)
  • I am Jazz (TLC)
  • LGBTQ: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities (TEEN LINE)

Gender Identity & Expression Resources

• The Gender Unicorn – from Trans Student Educational Resources – describing the various elements of identity, expression, and attraction
• “Killing Us Softly” (Jean Kilbourne) – examining how the media affects young women and body image
• “Dreamworlds 3” – exploring representations of gender and masculinity in music videos
• “The Bro Code” – masculinity and the influence of the media on young men
• National Geographic Special Issue: “The Gender Revolution” – includes articles and a discussion guide for teachers and parents
• The Youth & Gender Media Project – providing videos and curricula to support educators, families, and youth who want to create inclusive communities

Adolescent Brain Development

• “The Teen Brain: 6 Things to Know”
• Research Facts and Findings, “Adolescent Brain Development”
• “The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain” (Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, TED Talks)

Other Resources

• “Sex Needs a New Metaphor. Here’s one…” (Al Vernacchio, TED Talks)
• Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States – Sexuality Education State Profiles
• CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, including a 2015 nationwide report of select sexual health indicators