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Sexuality
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Abstinence Clearinghouse 
 "The Abstinence Clearinghouse is a non-profit national educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence." Sections for teens, teachers, and parents, and links to articles are presented. http://www.abstinence.net/ Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Mar 21, 2003 Advocates for Youth
This organization "is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health." The site features information about topics and issues (abstinence, dating violence, emergency contraception, HIV, and more), selected publications, information about programs in the United States and in developing countries, lesson plans, and links to related information. Searchable. Some material also in Spanish and French. http://www.advocatesforyouth.org Topics: Families, Health, Health, Lesson Plans, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jun 21, 2005 The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI)
With an emphasis on teenage sex and pregnancy, this site provides statistics, policy papers and reports relating to abortion, law and public policy, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, and youth. Site also includes the institute's newsletters with several years' worth of archives. Users can create tables of U.S. and international statistics from databases compiled by the institute. Searchable. http://www.guttmacher.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 24, 2005 The AWARE Foundation
"The mission of the Adolescent Wellness and Reproductive Education Foundation (AWARE) is to educate and empower adolescents to make responsible decisions regarding their wellness, sexuality and reproductive health." This site features articles and news, video clips, health questions and answers, emergency hotline listings, and other resources for parents and teens. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.awarefoundation.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 22, 2004 Boston Globe Spotlight Investigation: Abuse in the Catholic Church
"An ongoing examination of the sexual abuse of children by priests, and its affect on the Catholic Church, its officials, and its members." Topics include news, cost analyses, and reactions of priests and parishioners. http://www.boston.com/globe/spotlight/abuse/ Topics: Christianity, Crime, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated May 22, 2002 CatholiCity: Catholic Commentary on the Scandals in the Church
Provides a number of Catholic viewpoints on scandals in the Catholic church, including commentary on homosexuality, celibacy, and priestly pedophilia. "CatholiCity" is the official Internet site of the Mary Foundation. http://www.catholicity.com/scandals.html Topics: Christianity, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Jan 17, 2004 Clergy Abuse Tracker: A Coverage Weblog
In response to the proliferation of media reports about Catholic clergy and their sexual abuse victims, the journalism assistance and teaching site, Poynter.org, has created a blog (Web log) of story summaries linked to the original reports. A discussion board allows readers to weigh in with their opinions. Includes a section for reporter's notes, an archive of the blog, and links to related Web sites. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=46 Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Christianity, Crime, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Sep 3, 2003 Decades Later, Hite Reports Back
2006 interview with Shere Hite, "sex researcher/cultural historian" and author of "The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality" (1976) and other books. Discussion topics include the influence of her books, her research method of analyzing anonymous questionnaires, and why her research is self-financed. Also includes a brief biography of Hite. From USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-05-15-hite-report_x.htm Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 23, 2007 Facts About Sexual Orientation
"An overview of social science theory and empirical research concerning sexual orientation." Contains information on homosexuality and mental health, changing sexual orientation, and homosexuality and child molestation. Includes bibliography and abstracts of selected publications. By Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts.html Topics: Crime, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Science, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 29, 2005 Healthy Teen Network (HTN)
This Web site provides information on a variety of health and social issues related to pregnant teenagers, teen fathers, and teen sexual behavior. Includes directories of organizations, publications, and links to online resources. http://www.noappp.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 28, 2005 Interfaith Working Group Online
News, views, and advocacy materials for "religious diversity and social issues," such as sexual orientation, separation of church and state, and reproductive freedom. http://www.iwgonline.org/ Topics: Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 13, 2001 Kinsey
Companion website to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience film about Alfred Kinsey, the "man who would become known as the greatest chronicler of America's sexual experiences," Includes features on what it was like "to sit in Kinsey's interview chair," public reactions to his Kinsey Reports, expert opinions, a timeline, letters to Kinsey, profiles, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kinsey/ Topics: Notable People, Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 19, 2005 MTV.com: It's [Your] Sex Life
A guide to safer sex for young people from MTV. "Get more information about sexual health and find out where to get tested for HIV and other STDs and meet others who are thinking about how to protect themselves, their partners, their communities, and how to fight HIV/AIDS on a global scale." Other issues include contraception and how to talk to partners and parents about sex. http://think.mtv.com/Groups/iysl Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated May 23, 2009 National Coming Out Project
This project from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) "promotes honesty and openness about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender on campus, in the workplace and in the community. It is an extension of HRC's National Coming Out Day [observed annually on October 11] founded by activists who believed that GLBT people needed to be visible and that equality could not be achieved from the closet." Includes testimonials, advice, a FAQ, and related links. http://www.hrc.org/issues/coming_out.asp Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 14, 2009 The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States
This is the February 2004 report of the research study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the request of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Sections include the prevalence of abuse of youth under 18 by Catholic priests and deacons, information about the accused priests and deacons and about the incidents and allegations, and the response from the diocese and religious communities. Also includes copies of the blank survey forms. http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/ Topics: Christianity, Crime, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 28, 2004 Queer Cultural Center (QCC)
The San Francisco-based QCC is a "multidisciplinary arts presenting organization that conducts artistic and interpretive programs exploring queer identity issues." The site profiles "queer artists whose works employ text, video, sound, graphics and/or photography," and features online exhibits (including videos), information on QCC programs and events, a history of QCC, a calendar of events for the National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF), and related links. http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 11, 2005 RAND Health Featured Research: Influences on Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Compilation of documents related to "multiple studies identifying the predictors and consequences of adolescent sexual intercourse, ... [including] the first study [released in November 2008] to demonstrate a link between exposure to sexual content on television and the experience of a pregnancy before the age of 20." Includes research briefs, abstracts, journal articles, and related material. From Rand Health, a division of the policy organization Rand Corporation. http://www.rand.org/health/feature/teen_sex/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 7, 2008 Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World
This searchable site for teens takes a sex-positive approach that encourages abstinence until readiness. The authors, staff writers for the adult women's sexuality journal "Scarlet Letters," state that "young adults direly need inclusive and continual dialogue about sex." They embrace all topics sexual in a caring and unpatronizing manner, offering nonjudgmental advice and information on issues such as relationships, health issues, homosexuality, pregnancy, and abortion. Includes advice forums. http://www.scarleteen.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 25, 2006 The Science of Aphrodisiacs
"They've been touted to increase sex drive, boost arousal, and put men and women in the 'mood' for hundreds of years. But the skeptical consider aphrodisiacs -- foods, drinks, and ... extracts and supplements -- to be more mental than physical. A brief look at some ... of these purported libido enhancers reveals both flimsy claims and some sound science." Covers watermelon, oysters, hot peppers, and chocolate. From U.S. News & World Report. http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/sexual-reproductive/2008/08/19/the-science-of-aphrodisiacs.html Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 2, 2009 The Science of Sex and Gender in Human Health: Online Course Site
This online course features lessons covering physiological sex differences and their influence on health and disease processes. The course was developed for health professionals, but will interest anyone who follows science and health policy issues. Registration required, but course is free and includes a continuing education credit option. A collaborative effort between the Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Office of Women's Health, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://sexandgendercourse.od.nih.gov Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 30, 2008 Sex, etc.
A teen-produced website with information on a broad range of sexuality issues. Topics include love, sex, abstinence, contraception, gender identification and sexual orientation, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), drugs and drinking, and violence. Features include live chats with experts, state laws affecting teens' rights, and a glossary. From the Network for Family Life Education (NFLE), a nonprofit organization at Rutgers University. http://www.sexetc.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Straight Spouse Network
The goals of this organization are to "expand visibility and support for current or former straight spouses/partners of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender mates and for mixed-orientation couples" and to provide resources to foster understanding. The site features suggested reading lists, a directory of local organizations, discussion forums, and links to related sites. http://www.straightspouse.org/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
Some of the topics included in this online collection include alcohol and substance abuse, assertiveness, cults, depression, eating disorders, relationships, sexual assault (including date rape), stress, study skills, and time management. From the Student Counseling and Resource Service at the University of Chicago. http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/ Topics: Crime, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Religion, Society & Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Apr 28, 2006 Studies in Scarlet: Marriage & Sexuality in the U.S. & U.K., 1815-1914
Images of hundreds of documents involving legal proceedings about divorce, domestic violence, homosexuality, abortion, adultery, and related topics in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Subjects include Oscar Wilde and Henry Ward Beecher. Search, or browse by subject, name, or genre. From the Harvard Law School Library. http://vc.lib.harvard.edu/vc/deliver/home?_collection=scarlet Topics: Families, Society & Social Science Last updated Jan 30, 2008 www.iwannaknow.org
This site provides "answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs). It has a FAQ, basic information on sexuality and STDs, a chat room, a parent's guide, and links to other sites related to youth and sexual health. The links page includes the Spanish-language sister website. Maintained by the American Social Health Association. http://www.iwannaknow.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jan 17, 2006 |
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