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.
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.