Hosted by a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed decisions about their sexual health. Provides good resources on teen pregnancy prevention, HIV/STD prevention, peer education, school-based health centers and sex education.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Facts for Families
A fine collection of resources for parents and youth.
Columbia University Health Education Program offers the searchable Q & A service, Go Ask Alice with an archive of nearly 2,000 previously-posted questions and answers.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping STDs and their harmful consequences to individuals, families, and communities. Provides very basic information, with a section on dealing with puberty, a FAQ site, games, and a chat room.
Rather than containing information for parents of teens, this site is directed toward adolescents themselves. Following the standard MEDLINEPlus format, this site includes links to reputable sites on a variety of topics of interest to teenagers, including nutrition, emotions, body image, alcohol and drugs, and sexuality.
Part of the larger "Kidshealth" Web site, this is a colorful and attractive site addressing teen health issues. Sections include body basics, mind matters, sexual health, food, fitness and sports.
This is an award-winning sexual health Web site for teens. teenwire.com is the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Web site for teens and is staffed by professionals.
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