Teen Sexuality Resources: Sexual Orientation, Relationships and Sexual Health
Teen Sexuality Resources:
Planned Parenthood has a host of resources available on their website for teens, parents, and educators. Below are short descriptions of each of these sections and corresponding web links.
Information for Teens
“There’s a lot to get straight before you can make good decisions about your sexual behaviors. We know you’ve got questions — and we’ve got answers. It’s all here: facts about virginity, intercourse, oral sex, masturbation, and more.” Click here to visit Planned Parenthood’s Information for Teens webpage.
Tools for Educators
“Teaching about sex and sexuality can be challenging, but the benefits for your students make the challenge worth the wait. To achieve the best results, we encourage you to implement a comprehensive sexuality education program.” Click here to visit Planned Parenthood’s Tools for Educators webpage for more information.
Tools for Parents
“One proven way of helping our children make healthy and responsible decisions about sex is by having positive communication with them. We know it’s not always easy to talk about important topics like puberty, sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, and relationships.” Click here to access Planned Parenthood’s Tools for Parents webpage.
Family Education: Understanding Your Gay Teen
“”Is my son gay?” “Is my daughter bisexual?” “Can I as a parent find it within myself to accept my child’s sexual identity, or should I try to dissuade my child of his or her feelings?” These can be very difficult questions for parents to consider. Click here for some facts, opinions, and resources to help in the search for understanding.”
Sex, etc.: Sex Education For Teens, By Teens
“Sex, Etc. is on a mission to improve teen sexual health across the country! Each year, seven million young people visit Sexetc.org, and thousands read ournational magazine to get honest and accurate sexual health information. We’ve helped teens with answers to their questions about sex and relationships,pregnancy, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation and more!” Click here to visit this great resource, sponsored by Rutger’s University.