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ORGS + WEB SITES
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
www.ashastd.org
Provides clear instructions for how to use both female and male condoms, and facts about STDs. Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Out Proud
www.outproud.org
The Web site for the National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth has everything you need to explore, gain confidence in, and build respect for your sexual identity. Includes a comprehensive, searchable reading list.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)
800-230-7526
www.plannedparenthood.org
Nationwide, PPFA provides comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings that preserve and protect the privacy and rights of girls. You can call the 800 number to ask questions or schedule an appointment with a clinic near you. Their Web site offers reliable information about sex, pregnancy, and more.

Scarleteen
www.scarleteen.com
Offers big-sister advice on relationships, sexuality, sexual intimacy, building trust, communicating, and strategies for appreciating your body.

Sex, Etc.
www.sxetc.org
The name pretty much says it all. Written by teens for teens (and sponsored by Rutgers University) this site provides practical sex info and covers many other topics, including relationships, emotional health, and abuse. Check out "The Roadmap: A Teen Guide to Changing Your School's Sex Ed."

Sexuality Information & Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
212-819-9770
www.siecus.org
A diverse clearinghouse for information about sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights programs.

Teen Wire
www.teenwire.com
Offers great advice on family matters, friendships, relationships, and sexual choices and health. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

When Love Hurts
www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/index.htm
A teen girl's online guide to creating respectful romantic relationships. Includes true stories, abuse and respect checklists, and advice on how to break up.

BOOKS
Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships
by Ruth Bell
Written by the authors of the classic book that your mom probably read, Our Bodies, Ourselves, this book thoroughly covers relationships, sex, and sexuality—the emotional and physical issues and risks.

The Teen Survival Guide To Dating & Relating: Real-World Advice on Guys, Girls, Growing Up, and Getting Along
by Annie Fox
How to know if you're ready to date and how to deal with all the related dating dilemmas.

GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teens
by Kelly Huegel
Advice, true stories, and resources for exploring gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender relationships, dating, and more.

The Go Ask Alice Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health
by Columbia University's Health Education Program
Based on the popular Web site by the same name, get answers to questions about your body, sex, and emotional well-being.

The Real Truth About Teens and Sex
by Sabrina Weill
A top editor at major teen magazines for more than a decade, Sabrina has earned the trust of millions of teens across the country. Through thousands of letters, e-mails, and interviews, and now in an exclusive nationwide survey, teens have confided in her, voicing their questions, fears, and concerns-and providing front-line reports on what really goes on at parties, at school, before parents get home from work, online, and elsewhere.

Slut! Growing Up Female with a Bad Reputation
by Leora Tanenbaum
Get behind the real meaning of how girls and others are using the word "slut"—and what to do about it.

Look It Up: Web Search Terms
"teen relationships" + advice
"safe sex"
sex + education + teens + .org
teen + sexuality + .org

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