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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

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    • Questions and Contacts
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    • What to do if you are feeling sick?
  • Good Relatives
  • Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit
  • Infectious Disease
    • STI Prevention
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    • Vaccination Outreach & Education
  • Nomination Form
  • Request Data
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  • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
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  • Opioid Surveillance Hub

About GPTLHB

The Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board provides key advocacy for its constituents in order for them to have access to the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date health resources available in the areas of research, education, assistance, prevention and outreach.
 
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About GPTEC

Founded in September 2003, GPTEC is a component of the GPTCHB and is one of 12 tribal epidemiology centers funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
 
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Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center
2611 Elderberry Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57703
 
Phone: 605.646.0203
Toll Free: 1.800.745.3466
Email: [email protected]
 
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