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Sexual Health Resources

American Social Health Association

http://sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA/

Covers topics relevant to helping people and families affected by sexually-transmitted diseases.

Diagnostic Center for Men

http://www.for-men.com/

Commercial Web site for a group of clinical diagnostic and treatment facilities, which also offer seminars and publications. Even if you don't need treatment, you may find the information at this site to be interesting and helpful.

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Dr. Norma SaundersSex Therapy

http://www.intraserv.net/saunders/

Apparently sexual problems are more common than you might think. This site discusses common problems and defines terminology. Dr. Saunders holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and was trained in sex therapy at UCLA.

Fat Sex

http://www.pencomputing.com/dim/dimtext/positions/niedershuh1.html

Fascinating article about sexual intercourse between partners, at least one of whom is overweight. If the statisticians are right about the percentage of Americans who tip the scales on the obese side, lots of people may need this straightforward advice.

Herpes Zone

http://www.worldpassage.net/herpeszone/

Contains information for sufferers and non-sufferers alike. Knowledge about herpes viruses has really only begun in the last 25 years, and this site very professionally discusses living and coping with the virus, which also causes shingles and chicken pox, among other diseases.

International Planned Parenthood Federation

http://www.oneworld.org/ippf/

Provides news, statistics for the need for planning, publications, and links to other organizations interested in population control.

Sex Therapy Online

http://www.sexology.org/

Site for a group of sex therapists who consult with troubled clients anonymously via e-mail (telephone or in-person sessions are also available for scheduling). Fee of $25 per question is typical, although simple factual information may be dispensed free of charge. Questions are answered within 24—72 hours.

SHAPE: Sexual Health Advocate Peer Education

http://www.missouri.edu/~shape/

This college peer-education program is founded on the belief that students can be effective in influencing the health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of other students concerning all types of sexually-transmitted diseases. SHAPE members discuss the importance of communication, decision-making, and safer behaviors in the expression of sexuality.

SIECUS

http://www.siecus.org/

The Web site for the advocacy group Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. Plenty of links, resources, news, fact sheets, etc. Some of the SIECUS publications are now available online; others can be ordered via this site.

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