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FEATURES |
Donate a Mammogram
• www.thebreastcancersite.com
It takes less than a minute to go The Breast Cancer site and click on DONATING A MAMMOGRAM (pink window in the middle). Their corporate sponsors donate mammograms based upon the number of daily visits to the site. www.thebreastcancersite.com. Please pass it along to all of your friends. |
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The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior
• http://libidomag.com/safersex/call.htm
The complete text of The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior
A sensible guideline for improving sex education and diminishing sexual problems, disease and misinformation. |
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General Information
Get smarter about sex. |
Love and Health
• http://www.vidilife.com/videos_loveandhealth
The Love & Health Information channel is one of the most comprehensive sexuality education sites on the web, providing articles, educational videos and answers to user questions on every imaginable sexuality-related topic. Love and Health relies on the independent Health and Science Advisory Board, consisting of many of the world's leading sexual health experts, to bring enlightening, constructive, and responsible perspectives to a global adult audience. |
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Sex and Relationships
• http://www.sex-and-relationships.com
This website is dedicated to giving you information and advice on how to achieve robust and intimate relationships and a fulfilling sex life. We offer advice on sexual health topics such as safe sex, sexual problems and psychosexual issues, as well as on the dynamics between couples and how to keep your relationships alive. |
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Ask Isadora
• www.askisadora.com
This site from the widely known sex advice columnist provides The Sexuality Forum, a safe place to discuss sexual issues. |
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College Sex Talk
• www.collegesextalk.com
Presented by Dr. Sandra L. Caron, an open forum for questions and answers about all aspects of sexuality. Free e-mail newsletter, updated sex news. |
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Dr. J's Sex Facts
• drjssexfacts.blogspot.com
This blog by a clinical sexologist provides information for readers to develop their own sexuality based on facts, not myths. It’s designed to demystify and inform, in a generally humorous and informal format. |
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Eve's Garden
• www.evesgarden.com
Eve’s Garden was created to empower women to celebrate their sexuality as a positive, nourishing and creative force in their lives. An outgrowth of the Women’s Rights Movement, Eve’s Garden seeks to erase the sense of shame and guilt experienced by countless women as a result of a society that historically condemns the sexual nature of women as sinful. Our version of “Eve” is a transformation from a fallen, shamed woman to a strong, powerful woman proud of her strength, sensitivity, and sexuality. |
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Go Ask Alice
• www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
From Columbia University, answers to frequently asked questions about sex. Largely aimed at younger people, but full of information. |
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Heart Choice
• www.heartchoice.com
Visit the Heart Choice room that deals with matters of the heart that affect you and your choices. In each Heart Choice room our visitors can find articles by professionals, resources and links to other helpful sites on the Internet. |
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The Institute for 21st Century Relationships
• www.lovethatworks.org
A new voice for education, research, and support for all forms of consensual, ethical, intimate relationships. |
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Kink Aware Professionals
• www.bannon.com/kap
A major resource for people seeking pschotheraputic, medical, dental, legal and other professionals who are informed about the diversity of consensual, adult sexuality. |
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Robert Koch Institute - The Archive of Sexuality
• www.sexology.cjb.net
Located in Berlin, this site is the most complete sex education and sexology resource in the world – and it does it in several languages. |
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The Kinsey Institute
• www.indiana.edu/~kinsey
Research and informational resources from and about the famed research center. |
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San Francisco Sex Information
• www.sfsi.org
1-877-472-SFSI (7374)
M-F, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time
Free, live, anonymous, non-judgmental sex information. |
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SIECCAN (Sex Information and Education Council of Canada)
• www.sieccan.org
A national non-profit educational organization established in 1964 to foster public and professional education about human sexuality. SIECCAN is dedicated to informing and educating the public and professionals about all aspects of human sexuality in order to support the positive integration of sexuality into people's lives. |
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SIECUS (Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S.)
• www.siecus.org
212-819-9770
Information on a wide variety of sex-related issues. |
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SexInfo
• www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo
A site created and maintained by students at the University of Southern California at Santa Barbara. Sex Information, News, Quizes and much more. |
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Sexology Netline
• sexologynetline.org
Informational and education resources for safer sex, birth control, STDs and more. |
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Sexual Freedom Coalition
• www.sfc.org.uk
A site dedicated to "Promoting Reform of Britain’s Silly Old Sex Laws, with information on the British sex scene and the annual Sex Maniac’s Ball, a benefit for Outsiders, an organization promoting the sexual rights of the disabled. |
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Sex Toys
• www.sextoys-247.co.uk
Sex toys, adult Dolls, vibrators and Lingerie. Discreet and
secure. Shipping worldwide |
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The Society for Human Sexuality
• www.sexuality.org
Local and national resource guides, and informational files on myriad topics related to human sexuality. |
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The Swingers Board
• www.swingersboard.com
Oriented to the swinging lifestyle, this site contains a large amount of free content, including message boards, chat rooms, club listings & reviews, advice/info and much more. |
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The Swinging Life
• www.theswinginglife.com
Site includes recommendations and reviews of clubs, resorts, events, books, videos, and websites for swingers. News, events calendar, erotic films for couples, toy shop, sexy costumes, and the most complete Swinger's Library ever assembled. Free e-mail and chat included. |
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The Welcomed Consensus
• www.welcomed.com
877-How-To-DO
The Welcomed Consensus is a group of seven friends who offer courses and videos on DOing (Deliberate Orgasm), communication, relationship and sensuality. Their focus is expanding female orgasm. "In this culture there are very few places where people can go to be trained to expand their orgasm. We are that kind of place." |
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Activism |
Outsiders
• http://www.outsiders.org.uk/
Outsiders is a community of disabled people who:
Work together to campaign for the acceptance of disabled people as sexual partners
Run a self-help club for people with physical and social disabilities to find love. If you feel isolated, dejected, rejected, or afraid to make that initial move, Outsiders can offer support and opportunities. Our members rarely look back!
Reach out to offer help and advice to the disabled community and health professionals
Work with other disability groups to increase understanding and work towards solving personal problems faced by people with disabilities |
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Act Up!
• www.actupny.org
New York Chapter. There are more chapters than we have listed above, but you can get to all through these. |
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Coalition for Positive Sexuality
• www.positive.org
773-604-1654
A national volunteer organization for information and training in positive sexuality for young people. |
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Feminists for Free Expression
• www.ffeusa.org
(212) 702-6292
Informational resource for anti-censorship feminists with a speakers bureau that provides knowledgeable people to talk about feminism and censorship issues. |
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Free Expression Network
• www.freeexpression.org
An information and referral site for like-minded free-speech organizations. |
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Free Speech Coalition
• www.freespeechcoalition.org
A legal resource specializing in First Amendment issues and the X-rated film inudstry. |
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The Institute for 21st Century Relationships
• www.lovethatworks.org
A new voice for education, research, and support for all forms of consensual, ethical, intimate relationships. |
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Intersex Society of North America
• www.isna.org
P.O. Box 3070
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3070
Information on and referrals for intersexed people and those who love them. |
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Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
• www.lambdalegal.org
212-995-8585
Legal aid and referral focusing on gay, lesbian and transgendered issues. |
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Lesbian Avengers
• www.lesbianavengers.com
A direct-action group focused on issues vital to lesbian survival and visibility. |
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Loving More
• www.lovemore.com
Information and resources on polyamory – when loving one person just isn’t enough. |
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NARAL (National Abortion and Reproductive Rights)
• www.naral.org
202-973-3000
Political action and community outreach information on reproductive rights. |
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National Coalition Against Censorship
• www.ncac.org
212-807-6222
Censorship-related informational and referral service. |
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National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce
• www.ngltf.org
Information and referrals on fighting the fight. |
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PFLAG - Parents, Friends & Familes of Lesbians & Gays
• www.pflag.org
info@pflag.org
202-638-4200
M-F, 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Support and referrals for friends and families of gays and lesbians, education for the general public and advocacy and support for people dealing with anti-homosexual prejudice. |
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Sexual Freedom Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
• www.sfldef.org
We believe that parents should not lose custody of their children just because of the parents' lifestyle or variety of sexual expression. We believe that people should not face criminal prosecution for consensual sexual expression among adults. Because we believe these things, we are working to provide:
* Money towards legal and litigation expenses, such as attorney fees and expert witness fees.
* Referrals to attorneys and expert witnesses knowledgeable about alternative sexual expression and willing to take cases dealing with it.
* Public information and education about alternative sexual expression. |
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Think Again
• www.agitart.org
Artists who strike back against mainstream ideas that perpetuate injustuce. |
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Contraception |
Emergency Contraception Hot Line
• http://not-2-late.com
800-584-9911
7 days/24 hours.
Emergency contraception explained. Provides names of doctors and hospitals in your area that prescribe emergency contraception. In English and Spanish. |
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Planned Parenthood
• www.plannedparenthood.org
800-230-PLAN (7526)
7 days/24 hours
Information on sexual and reproductive health, birth control, STDs, HIV, sex education, abortion and sterilization. This number automatically forwards your call to the Planned Parenthood office nearest you. English and Spanish. |
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Counseling |
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
• http://www.aasect.org
P.O. Box 1960
Ashland, VA 23005-1960
804-752-0026
aasect@aasect.org
Provides local referrals for sex-issue counseling. The website is not a complete listing. To receive a more inclusive list of counselors in your area and/or state, send a stamed, self-addressed envelope. (If you live near a border, mention the second state as well.) |
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Dr. Patti Britton
• www.yoursexcoach.com
Dr Patti Britton is a nationally board certified sexologist/sex coach, author, clinican, popular speaker and workshop leader, frequent media guest and incoming President of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. You can email Dr. Britton at: askthesexcoach@aol.com. Also visit her retreat center at: www.c4pw.com |
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Dr. Joy Davidson
• www.JoyDavidson.com
New York City private practice specializing in short term sex therapy
Intensives. Author of "Fearless Sex" and creator of "The Joy Spot"
series of online sexual enhancement videos for women and couples. |
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William A. Henkin, Ph.D.
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San Francisco, CA 94109
415-923-115
California licensed marriage and family therapist and an American Board of Sexology certified sex therapist and supervisor, specializing in private, general psychotherapy, working with adult individuals, couples, and menages of all orientations about issues such as depression, anxiety, intimacy, communication, and relationship concerns. Extensive experience in the alternate sex and gender communities.
I accept new clients based on an initial telephone interview. I do not ordinarily do counseling by phone or email because I find face-to-face communication too important to do without in this kind of work. |
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David S. Hersh, Ed.D., FAACS
• http://Doctor-Sex.org
317 Silica Street
Nelson, BC V1L 4M4
250-352-0151
Dr_Sex@netidea.com
Board Certified by American Board of Sexology, American College of
Sexologists and The British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Member of SIECUS and SSSS.
I specialize in Sex Therapy and relationship counselling. Call for
appointment. I am willing to do phone consultation. |
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Kink Aware Professionals
• www.bannon.com/kap
A major resource for people seeking pschotheraputic, medical, dental, legal and other professionals who are informed about the diversity of consensual, adult sexuality. |
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Dr. Roger Libby
• drrogerlibby.com
rogerlibby@Silverlink.net
360-394-4568 or 206-244-8788
Dr. Roger Libby is a board certified clinical sexologist with a practice in Seattle and Pousbo, Wash. Dr. Libby deals with all sexual and relationship problems. He has a new book coming out in April for teenagers and college students: Hooking Up: A Guide to Responsible Sex for Teenagers and Young Adults (Freedom Press, Topanga, CA). |
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The Rev. Dr. Ron Mazur
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ronmazur@eroticspirituality.com
904-760-4780 (phone/fax)
Author of The New Intimacy: Open-Ended Marriage and Alternative Lifestyles. Counseling by phone and email for polyamory issues. |
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Pega Ren, BSEd, MPH, EdD
• www.smartsextalk.com
#103 - 1420 East 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 1R8
(604) 269-2692
sexdoc@smartsextalk.com
www.smartsextalk.com
Private practice, all matters pertaining to relationships and/or sexuality. Kink- and queer-friendly. Interest in gender and transgender issues. New clients should call for an appointment (generally within 1-2 weeks) or contact by email.
Teletherapy available if geographical distance precludes office-based sessions. |
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Claudia Six, MA, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist
Private practice in San Rafael, CA
(415) 453-6218
website: www.sixonsex.com
claudia@sixonsex.com
I treat individuals and couples dealing with relationship and sexual issues. Within that, I have a sub-specialty in SM & alternative lifestyles. I'm available for phone & face to face sessions. |
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Dr. Robin Taylor
• www.robintaylor.net
Certified Sexologist, Psychotherapist
Burlingame, CA (866) 888-8020 (toll free)
Santa Fe, NM (505) 438-2533
I approach sex counseling from a spiritual point of view. Most of us have been raised in a culture that teaches sin and shame, and we quickly learn to bury our inner ecstasy. I work with couples and individuals who are interested in merging sex and spirit, and want to blossom into their full potential. My focus is to nurture the natural sexuality in people, allowing the enhancement of creativity, personal power, and deeper relationship. My areas of expertise include: Compassionate Communication, Tantric Connection, Sexual Identity and Orientation, and Alternative Lifestyles. |
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Louanne Cole Weston, Ph.D.
• www.sexmatters.com
louannecoleweston@sexmatters.com
(916) 961-2490
Lisenced Family and Marriage Therapist based out of Fair Oaks, CA. Phone and e-mail counseling are not available. Please contact Dr. Weston for an appointment. |
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Fetish |
Fetishscene
• www.fetishscene.com
Listings and links to hundreds of fetish-related organizations in America, state by state, and Canada, too. |
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Senze
• www.senze.se
A free fetish fashion magazine from Sweden, featuring lots of high style photography. |
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Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues |
Altsex.org
• www.altsex.org
A site "dedicated to the exploration of the miracle of human sexuality, in all its diversity. Topics covered: BDSM, homosexuality and bisexuality, polyamory, sex and health, transgender issues and more. |
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BadPuppy
• www.badpuppy.net
Tecnology for an adult community. Web hosting service for gay content providers. |
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Body Electric School
• www.bodyelectric.org
A school of the healing arts committed to helping people experience their potential as healers of self and others through touch, conscious breath, and honoring the wisdom of the body. |
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Fenway Community Health’s Gay and Lesbian Helpline
• www.fenwayhealth.org
888-340-4528
617-267-9001
Fenway Community Health’s Gay and Lesbian Helpline is a nationwide toll-free number, staffed by trained volunteers and providing information, local area referrals and support Mondays through Fridays, 6 to 11 p.m., Eastern Time, and Saturdays and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time. |
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Gay and Lesbian National Hot Line
• www.glnh.org
888-843-4564
M-F, 4 p.m. to midnight, Eastern Time
Saturday noon to 5 p.m.
Information and referrals to over 14,000 gay resources and peer counseling for people in crisis. |
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Gay Men’s Health Crisis
• www.gmhc.org
212-367-1000
Information and referrals on STDs. |
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Gayellow Pages
• gayellowpages.com
An annual print directory of resources (business and organizational) for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender USA & Canada, sold in gay-friendly bookstores since 1973. |
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International Foundation for Gender Education
• www.ifge.org
781-899-2212
M-F, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time
Information and answers on transgender issues: resources and referrals to local support groups and therapists. |
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Intersex Society of North America (ISNA)
• www.isna.org
P.O. Box 3070
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3070
Information and referrals on intersex issues. |
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Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
• www.lambdalegal.org
212-995-8585
Legal aid and referral focusing on gay, lesbian and transgendered issues. |
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Lesbian Avengers
• www.lesbian.org
(contains links to Lesbain Avengers local chapters)
A direct-action group focused on issues vital to lesbian survival and visibility. |
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Miss Vera’s Finishing School
• www.missvera.com
Classes for boys who want to be girls – or at least dress like them. |
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National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce
• www.ngltf.org
Information and referrals on fighting the fight. |
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PFLAG - Parents, Friends & Familes of Lesbians & Gays
• www.pflag.org
info@pflag.org
202-638-4200
M-F, 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Easter Time
Support and referrals for friends and families of gays and lesbians, education for the general public and advocacy and support for people dealing with anti-homosexual prejudice. |
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Partners Taskforce for Gay and Lesbian Couples
• www.buddybuddy.com
National resources for same-sex couples. |
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Think Again
• www.agitart.org
Artists who strike back against mainstream ideas that perpetuate injustuce. |
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HIV/AIDS |
Alive and Well - Los Angeles
• www.aliveandwell.org
National Phone & Fax (877) 92-ALIVE
California Phone & Fax (818) 780-7093
An alternative view of the causes and treatment of AIDS. |
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AMFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research)
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amfar@amfar.org
120 Wall St., 13th floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
America’s leading non-profit for AIDS research, prevention, treatment and advocacy. |
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Gay Men’s Health Crisis
• www.gmhc.org
212-367-1000
Information and referrals on STDs. |
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National STD and AIDS Hotline
• www.cdc.gov
800-342-AIDS (2437)
(7 days/ 24 hours)
Spanish: 800-344-7432
Hearing Impaired: 800-243-7889
From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, offering information on the nearest facility offering anoymous counseling and testing. |
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Northwest HIV/STD Hotline
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206-205-7837
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
STD education and care/testing referral. |
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NW (Northwest) AIDS Foundation
• www.nwaids.org
206-329-6923
STD education and care/testing referral. |
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Men |
AltPenis
• www.altpenis.com
An extensive web site covering a variety of facts and phallacies - impotency, infertility, AIDS/HIV, STDs and other male sexuality topics. |
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S/M - B/D - D/S |
Alternate Sources: BDSM
• www.alternate.com
Are you into BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sado-Masochism, S&M, S/M, SM), fetish, leather, latex, and other kinky sex? Then the Alternate Sources division of WholeSM Publishing publishes the safer sex books you need. |
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Altsex.org
• www.altsex.org
A site "dedicated to the exploration of the miracle of human sexuality, in all its diversity. Topics covered: BDSM, homosexuality and bisexuality, polyamory, sex and health, transgender issues and more. |
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BDSM/Sex Research
• www.sexresearch.org/ssss/resources.html
The purpose of this web site is to post resources for scholars conducting research on various aspects of sadomasochism and fetishism. The content of this web site is provided by members of the SM Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, and is designed to facilitate research |
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Cleo Dubois Academy of S/M Arts
• www.cleodubois.com
Personalized Instruction & Private Coaching in the S/M Arts. Teaching safe, loving Bondage, SM & Erotic Role Play & offering BDSM educational /play videos. |
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The Eulenspiegle Society
• www.tes.org
"A non-profit organization promoting sexual liberation -- especially for people who enjoy consensual S/M." |
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Kink Aware Professionals
• www.bannon.com/kap
A major resource for people seeking pschotheraputic, medica, dental, legal and other professionals who are informed about the difersity of consensual, adult sexuality |
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Sexual Abuse |
Men Can Stop Rape
• www.mencanstoprape.org
Information and resources for understanding and halting male violence toward women. |
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Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)
• www.rainn.org
800-656-4673
Automatically forwards calls to a local crisis center. |
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Child Help USA Hot Line
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800-422-4453
7 days, 24 hours
Support for children suffering from abuse, neglect, incest and molestation, adults in crisis and adult survivors of child abuse. |
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Sexual Medicine |
Charles Moser, Ph.D., M.D.
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45 Castro Street, #125
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-621-4369
Sexual Medicine and Internal Medicine Sexual Medicine -- The sexual aspects of medical concerns and medical aspects of sexual concerns. |
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STDs |
National Herpes Hot Line
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800-230-6039
919-361-8488
M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. |
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National Prevention Information network
• www.cdcnpin.org
For AIDS, STDs & TB
800-458-5231
Information, referal and technical assistance; 24 hour fax-back information. |
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National STD and AIDS Hotlines
• www.cdc.gov
800-227-8922
24 hours/7 days a week
From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Free written info and local referrals for over 20 STDs. |
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Teens |
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
• www.positive.org
773-604-1654
Chicago-based organization for information and training in positive sexuality for young people. |
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College Sex Talk
• www.collegesextalk.com
Presented by Dr. Sandra L. Caron, an open forum for questions and answers about all aspects of sexuality. Free e-mail newsletter, updated sex news. |
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Fenway Community Health’s Peer Listening Line (Youth Only!)
• www.fenwayhealth.org
800-399-7337
617-927-2535
Fenway’s Peer Listening Line is a nationwide toll-free number staffed by GLB youth for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Trained volunteers provide information, local area referrals and support to callers Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m., Eastern Time. |
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Scareleteen
• www.scarleteen.com
In the face of federally-funded "abstinence only" sex education programs in schools, Scarleteens provides sex-positive sex education and information expressly to young adults. |
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Women |
Clitical.com
• www.clitical.com
A forum for women and men to learn, teach and discuss all things "clitical" including women's sexuality and a "how to" section. |
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Doctor G
• www.doctorg.com
Resource for sex education, G-Spot and female ejaculation. Hosted by Dr. Gary Schubach. |
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NEWSHE: Network for Excellence in Women's Sexual Health
• www.newshe.com
A site for women who have lost sexual interest, and want it back. |
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Sexuality Talk
• www.sexualitytalk.com
Sexuality Talk explores female sexuality, women's guide to choosing a sex toy, and female sexuality resources, articles, message board on improving sex life. Free SexualityInfoZine. |
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Society for Women's Health Research
• www.womenshealthresearch.org/index.htm
The Society for Women’s Health Research is the nation’s only non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of all women through research, education and advocacy. The Society encourages the study of sex differences between women and men that affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor. |
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Vulva University
• www.houseochicks.com
From Dorrie Lane's House O' Chicks, Vulva U. offers free classes taught by leading sex educators and are open to everyone. Discover new sex information, refresh your libido and share your thoughts with other women in our own Vulva University discussion groups. Our goal is to reclaim and rejuvenate sexual desire, to assist and encourage women to develop their sexual potential. Winner: Bronze Award in the 2001 World Wide Web Health Awards Program! |
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