As a sex therapist, I would be remiss if I didn’t occasionally blog about sexual topics! In this post, I will outline some recommended websites to use as sexuality resources for both counselors and their clients.
- The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction: no list would be complete without this classic. Founded by pioneer sexologist Alfred Kinsey, the Kinsey Institute supports interdiscipinary research in the study of human sexuality.
- SIECUS: a well-respected non-profit specializing in sex education and sexuality.
- Center for Sex Research: Faculty at California State University at Northridge host this site, which contains links to other organizations that may be of interest.
- Ingersoll Gender Center: a non-profit agency for the transsexual, transvestite and transgender community.
- The North American Menopause Society: great resource for general information on menopause.
- Male Health Center: Information on male genital health, birth control from the male perspective, and sexual functioning.
- Sexual Orientation: Science, Education and Policy: this site is mainly dedicated to the work of Dr. Gregory Herek, an authority on homophobia. Dr. Herek’s research focuses on sexual orientation, anti-gay violence, homophobia, and other concerns of gay men and lesbians.
- International Planned Parenthood Federation: this well-known organization provides valuable information on contraception; this site provides breaking news, press releases, journal articles and other resources.
- The International Council on Infertility Information: this site offers fact sheets, recent news, geographical listings of health specialists, and an opportunity to participate in chat sessions with experts.
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy: the purpose of this site is to provide teens and parents frank advice about how to prevent teen pregnancy.
- Go Ask Alice: Sexual and Reproductive Health: a frank and lively website providing witty and entertaining answers to common sexuality questions asked by a young audience.
- Dr. Ruth: this site is sponsored by one of the most widely-known sexual experts, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Sex tips, online polls, and posted answers to visitor’s questions are among the highlights of this site.
Yours in the Joy of Knowledge,
Dr. Barbara LoFrisco
