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We have collected links to sites
from around the world that we believe are good resources for information on sex,
sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related information of interest to
Social Workers.
About Sexuality - Great
information from About.com/NY Times on sex and sexuality. The writer, Cory
Silverberg, is a sex educator, author, media contributor and researcher.
AIDS/HIV - From About.com. Mark
Cichocki RN is an HIV/AIDS nurse specialist at the University of Michigan's
HIV/AIDS Treatment Program. His extensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS along with a
sympathetic personal touch provides a friendly, welcome atmosphere for everyone
who visits his site.
Gay Life - From About.com. Ramon
Johnson is the face of gay life on the About.com network, a part of The New York
Times Company and top ten web-based information and resource syndicate. Ramon
provides progressive and often personal advice on topics important to the
everyday lives of gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people. Be it
through a solution to the common love, sex or relationship quandary or a
step–by-step guide to coming out, Ramon reaches a wide-spread audience with a
diverse and unique perspective.
Glossary of Sexual Terms
(U.S.) - Compiled by About.com
Go Ask Alice - Columbia
University’s health question and answer Internet service. Easy to understand
answers to the questions people want to ask but probably don't. A good credible
resource for information on sex and health issues.
Latin American Center on Sexuality and Human
Rights (South America) - Website in English and Spanish. The fundamental
purpose of the Latin-American Center on Sexuality and Human Rights is to
produce, organize, and disseminate knowledge about sexuality from a human-rights
perspective, in order to help fight gender inequality and to contribute to the
struggle against the discrimination of sexual minorities in the region. Through
dialogue with universities, social movements and policymakers in Latin America,
the Center coordinates the activities of researchers, activists and other
partners interested in encouraging the academic, social and political debate on
sexuality and human rights, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and
Colombia.
Lesbian Life - An excellent site
written by Kathy Belge. From Kathy: I've been a lesbian activist for more than
15 years. Lesbian culture is my passion. I am a freelance writer and write for
several gay and lesbian publications. I've worked for years as an advocate for
LGBT youth and directed a queer youth program.
National Sexuality Resource Center (US) -
The National Sexuality Resource Center gathers and disseminates the latest
accurate information and research on sexual health, education, and rights.
Through active outreach to advocates, academics, researchers, policy makers, and
diverse communities, NSRC initiates constructive dialogues—both online and
face-to-face—on sexuality to promote social justice and improve the quality of
life in the United States. The website contains resources, publications and news
regarding issues related to sexuality.
Planned
Parenthood (US) - Sexual health information, clinic locations and
advocacy information from Planned Parenthood.
Polygamist
Marriage and Child Brides - With the arrest of Polygamist leader, Warren
Jeffs, much needed attention has been focused on the communities of
Colorado
City, Arizona and
Hilldale,
Utah. I wrote an
article
describing the isolation of these communities and providing information and
links to advocacy organizations that work to help the at-risk children and
families in these Polygamist communities. I also recommend that everyone view at
least the trailer of the documentary, Banking on Heaven. There is a link
on the
article.
Seniors and Sexuality - Getting older doesn’t mean losing your desire
for sex or your need for affection and intimacy.
Sex in
Traditional Chinese Culture -
Chinese are more
traditional than Western people. Talking about sex is controversial. Whenever
sex is mentioned, Chinese people usually consider it as being in bad taste. This
tradition causes the lack of education about sex issues. (About.com article)
Sexual Health Glossary - From Planned Parenthood.
Sexuality and
Arthritis - Sexuality is a pleasurable activity shared by partners as an
expression of love and intimacy. Ideally, a healthy and satisfying sex life
solidifies the union between partners. There are certain factors which can
however interfere with deriving pleasure and satisfaction from sex. (About.com
article)
Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health
Issues - TARSHI (India) - TARSHI works towards expanding sexual and
reproductive choices in people’s lives in an effort to enable them to enjoy
lives of dignity, freedom from fear, infection, and reproductive and sexual
health problems. Included in this excellent website are resources and links to
more information.
South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on
Sexuality (India) - The South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on
Sexuality website has information on a wide range of issues related to
sexuality. It is a rich resource for activists, academics, researchers, students
and policymakers working on sexuality and related issues of sexual and
reproductive rights and health, HIV/AIDS, violence against women, sex work, LGBT
issues and more.
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