sexual health

Sexual Health Websites for Teenagers (collected by Sari Locker, Ph.D.)

Here’s my list of great sexual health websites for teenagers:

How to talk to your parents about sex; Deciding about sex:

https://www.girlshealth.gov/body/sexuality/talkparents.html

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/sex/am-i-ready

Birth Control Information:

https://www.bedsider.org/methods

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

Emergency Contraception:

https://www.bedsider.org/methods/emergency_contraception#costs_tab

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception

STIs, STDs, HIV/AIDS, Safer Sex and Testing:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex

https://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm

Consent Information:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/relationships/consent-and-rape

References for GLBTQ Teens:

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

Planned Parenthood Info for Teens:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens

How to Put on a Condom:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/condom/how-to-put-a-condom-on

Sexuality Health Clinics in NYC (free or low cost, no parental permission)

www.ppnyc.org

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/clinic/iud-provider-list.pdf

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/teen-home.page

Also, please see my list of website for parents of teens using the link in the box below:

Sexual Health Websites for Parents of Teenagers

Sexual Health Websites for Parents of Teenagers (collected by Sari Locker, Ph.D.)

For Parents: Talking with your teens about sex:

Website: https://thenationalcampaign.org/resource/talking-your-teens-about-sex-love-and-relationships

(PDF) https://thenationalcampaign.org/sites/default/files/event-supporting-download/2017-national-month-parent-tips.pdf

(PDF) https://thenationalcampaign.org/sites/default/files/resource-primary-download/10tips_final.pdf

For Teens: How to talk to your parents about sex; Deciding about sex:

https://www.girlshealth.gov/body/sexuality/talkparents.html

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/sex/am-i-ready

For Parents: Talking with your Teens about Romantic Relationships:

https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/thetalk

(PDF) https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/files/gse-mcc/files/mcc_the_talk_loveparenttips.pdf

For Parents: Talking with your Teens about Sexual Harassment:

(PDF) https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/files/gse-mcc/files/mcc_the_talk_misogynyparenttips.pdf

Birth Control Information:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

https://www.bedsider.org/methods

Emergency Contraception:

https://www.bedsider.org/methods/emergency_contraception#costs_tab

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception

STIs, STDs, HIV/AIDS, Safer Sex and Testing:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex

https://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm

How to Put on a Condom:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/condom/how-to-put-a-condom-on

Sexuality Health Clinics in NYC (free or low cost, no parental permission required)

http://www.ppnyc.org/

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/teen-home.page

(PDF) https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/clinic/iud-provider-list.pdf

Consent Information:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/relationships/consent-and-rape

References for GLBTQ Teens:

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

For Parents of GLBTQ Teens:

https://www.pflag.org/chapter/pflag-new-york-city

https://gaycenter.org/about

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/smarter-living/gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

Thank you very much to the Cornell University Human Sexuality Collection for mentioning me in the list of Cornellians who have made a difference in the field of sexuality. I am incredibly honored to be included alongside exceptionally important people whose work revolutionized sexuality education and sexual health: Dr. Joyce Brothers, David Goodstein, Gregory Pincus, Georgios Papanicolaou.

Cornell University. David Goodstein, Dr. Sari Locker, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Gregory Pincus, Georgios Papanicolaou.

By Dr. Sari Locker

Teen Death Related to Erectile Dysfunction Drug

Joe Loudon, a 16 year old from Orinda, CA, died at a party recently, and the autopsy results found that in addition to alcohol, he also had an erectile dysfunction medication, Papaverine, in his system. It is unknown whether he took the drug voluntarily, or someone slipped it into his drink, coerced him to take it, or gave it to him without revealing the type of drug. His parents said that they had no knowledge of how this drug could have been in their son’s possession. They are looking for leads about how he may have gotten the drug.  

Teens and Viagra: What do we know?

While it’s not known why Joe Loudon had an erectile dysfunction drug in his system, his story raises the question of why some teens may seek out erectile dysfunction medication. While most teens would never be exposed to the infrequently used older medication Papaverine that was in Joe’s body, there are teens who may consider experimenting with a more common erectile medication, such as Viagra.  There is a good deal of info about teens and Viagra…  (more…)

How can families have the birth that is best for them without a hospital dictating the process? Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein will enlighten you!

Your Best Birth: Know All Your Options, Discover the Natural Choices, and Take Back the Birth Experience, by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein will be published on May 1, this Friday.

In the 90s, I loved being a guest on Ricki’s daytime talk show. She was always a generous host, and it was fun to be a part of her show — especially when Ricki would ask a provocative question and the whole audience would chant, “Go Ricki. Go Ricki.” I’ve also long been a fan of her acting, and I’m looking forward to seeing her in her newest role as host of VH1’s Charm School (premiering May 11). Yet, it’s the work she does to support women’s choices about childbirth that is most extraordinary.

Ricki is truly dedicated to teaching women about childbirth and about how to be advocates for our health and wellbeing. Her new book Your Best Birth, and her phenomenal must-see documentary The Business of Being Born, are also an exploration of her own development as a woman and mother. In both the book and the documentary, Ricki and co-author Abby detail the births of their children, providing a personal, moving angle to their well researched and thoughtful work. Then they explain how a woman can decide to have a home birth, natural child birth in a hospital or birthing center, or if epidural, induction, medical intervention, or cesarean section could be necessary. Ricki and Abby give women an understanding of the natural birth process, as well as the medical system, including why our country has such a high rate of cesarean sections and infant mortality. Their new book gives women the necessary information to make an informed choice about their birth experience.

No matter what stage you are in the cycle of life — pregnant, soon-to-be, been-there-done-that, or who-knows-when-or-if — this book is a wonderful read. Ricki empowers us all to take responsibility for the choices we make about how we bring children into the world. Pick up Your Best Birth on amazon.com. Oh, and if you haven’t yet seen The Business of Being Born, you simply must! It’s available on amazon as a DVD or video-on-demand. You will be inspired by Ricki’s work. I know I am.