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Girls' and young women's health Web Links
- "Prostitution of Juveniles: Patterns From NIBRS"
article examining the prostitution of young people (.pdf)
- “Mom, Dad, I’m Pregnant”
advice for teens on telling parents about a pregnancy and considering options
- Advocates for Youth
helping young people make informed decisions about sexual health
- Alan Guttmacher Institute: Sexual Health of Adolescents
fact sheets, and recent research and policy analysis of adolescent sexual health
- Amplify Your Voice
online community dedicated to sexual health, reproductive justice, and youth-led grassroots movement building
- Association of Professional Piercers
information on getting pierced, feedback on various health concern, and resources for becoming a piercer
- Center for Reproductive Rights: Adolescents
legal advocacy organization; engages in litigation, policy analysis, research, education
- Child Welfare League of America
umbrella organization for groups working for the well-being of children
- Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
organization for children with LGBT parents
- Children's Defense Fund
information about child health and advocacy
- Coalition For Positive Sexuality
great site for teens on questions about sexuality; English and Spanish
- Dear Auntie Stella: Teenagers Talk about Sex, Life, and Relationships
questions and answers for teens about sexuality
- Diabetes: A Guide for Teens
information on diabetes from the Center for Youth Women's Health Children's Hospital of Boston, also in Spanish.
- Family Health International Focus on Youth
offers web links and information about partner organizations working toward increased education and quality in youth healthcare
- Find a reproductive health clinic near you!
Family planning and reproductive health clinics such as Planned Parenthood are funded by Title X (a federal funding program) offer a broad range of services, including birth control, pregnancy tests and abortions, as well as routine physical exams, education on health promotion and disease prevention, breast and pelvic exams and STI prevention, education, testing, and referrals
- First Moon: A Passage to Womanhood Ceremony
information about "ceremonial kit" for first menstruation
- For Teens and Young Women
information on your body, feminism and activism from the Feminist Women's Health Center
- Girl-Mom
information and support for teen moms
- Girls Inc
inspiring girls to be "strong, smart, and bold"; health information on nutrition, smoking, and general health
- GirlsHealth.gov
health information for girls, with tips for parents and educators
- Go Ask Alice
Columbia University’s health Q&A; site
- gURL
on-line magazine for teenage girls
- Health Information for Teens
information for teens, parents, and physicians about all areas of teen health
- Healthy Teen Network
national organization focused on adolescent health and well-being with an emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention, teen pregnancy, and teen parenting
- Healthy Teen Network
national organization focused on adolescent health and well-being, with an emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention, teen pregnancy, and teen parenting
- In the Know: 20 Questions about Pregnancy, Contraception, and Abortion
question-and-answer format on pregnancy, contraception, and abortion
- Information About Your First Pelvic Exam
what to expect from a pelvic exam, when you should get one, and some reproductive system explanations; in Spanish also
- International Women's Health Coalition: Youth Health & Rights
information on global policy and advocacy for young people's health
- Jean Kilbourne and The Media Education Foundation
information on Kilbourne's films which deconstruct advertising about tobacco, alcohol, thinness and body image; links to resources on the image of women in the media, addiction and eating disorders and body image
- Maria Talks
great teen-oriented site on sexuality, STIs, birth control, emergency contraception, and pregnancy
- Moon Magic Workshop on Puberty: A Facilitator’s Guide for Helping Girls Come of Age
free downloadable curriculum that focuses on the practical, emotional, and cultural aspects of menstruation and growing up female
- Planned Parenthood: Teen Health
teen health information from planned parenthood
- Planned Parenthood: What if I'm Pregnant?
for girls and young women; options if you are pregnant
- Proud2BMe
online community created by and for teens that promotes positive body image and encourages healthy attitudes about food and weight
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
statistics on sexual violence, how to find a counseling center near you, and how to volunteer for rape, abuse and incest victims
- Scarleteen: LGBTQ Information
teen LGBTQ issues
- Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World
on-line magazine with sexuality and sex education information
- SEICUS Community Action Kit
learn to advocate for sexuality education
- Sex, Etc.
site by teens for teens about all aspects of sexuality
- Sex, Etc: FAQ about Abortion
questions and answers about abortion
- Sex, Etc: Pregnancy... am I/is she?
pregnancy information for teens, including how NOT to get pregnant
- Straight Talk about Alcohol for Teens
how alcohol affects your body, options for saying "no," and opinions and reflections from teens on alcohol
- Strong Proud Sisters: Girls and Young Women with Disabilities
statistics and information on public health and reproductive health issues relevant to young women with disabilities in the US (.pdf)
- Talk about Sex
minibook for adolescents about all aspects of sexuality, including sexual rights, sexual health, sexual orientation, and sexual behavior (.pdf)
- Teen Voices Online
online magazine for teens "because you're more than just a pretty face"
- Teen Wire
sexuality and relationship information from Planned Parenthood
- That's Not Cool.com
dating violence; definitions, warning signs, how to help
- The Center for Young Women's Health
health information for teen girls from Boston Children's Hospital; in both English and Spanish
- The Falling Age of Puberty in U.S. Girls: What We Know, What We Need To Know
excellent report examining the connections between fetal and childhood exposures to chemical contaminants, early puberty and later life breast cancer
- The Girls, Women, and Media Project
information and resources on girls and the media
- Understanding Domestic Abuse and Violence: A Guide for Teens
what to do if there's abuse in your home
- Websites for Girls and Young Women
list of websites that offer information and resources for young women and girls
- When Love Hurts: A Guide on Love, Respect and Abuse in Relationships
information and warning signs of abusive relationships
- Young Survival Coalition: Young Women United Against Breast Cancer
information and resources for young women with breast cancer
- Young Women’s Empowerment Project
respectful, free-of-judgment space for girls and young women impacted by the sex trade and street economies
- Your First Gynecological Visit
article on what to expect during your first gynecological visit
- Youth Education Life Line
information about HIV/AIDS for teens, ways to organize for change
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