Human Sexuality (PSYCH 2813): Websites

Topics include types of human reproduction (such as various types of artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization), human cloning, fertility throughout life, and animations about how cells divide (mitosis and meiosis).

"The Abstinence Clearinghouse is a non-profit national educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence." Sections for teens, teachers, and parents, and links to articles are presented.

A searchable and browsable database of posters on a variety of social issues such as dance, family, hygiene, mental health, reproduction, sexual abstinence, and more.

Ask Alice about sexuality, sexual health, relationships, alcohol, drugs, stress, and more. Questions submitted anonymously and answered publicly by Columbia University's Health Education since 1993.

This site is for women to learn more about men's health risks. Covers alcohol and drug abuse, cancer, diabetes, fitness and nutrition, heart disease and stroke, STDs and HIV/AIDS, prostate health, and smoking.

The goals of this organization are to "expand visibility and support for current or former straight spouses/partners of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender mates and for mixed-orientation couples" and to provide resources to foster understanding. The site features suggested reading lists, a directory of local organizations, discussion forums, and links to related sites.

information on a variety of health and social issues related to pregnant teenagers, teen fathers, and teen sexual behavior. Includes directories of organizations, publications, and links to online resources.

Reports and documents of studies identifying the predictors and consequences of adolescent sexual intercourse. From Rand Corporation.

The Association is devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders, and provides opportunities for scientific interchange. It develops and publishes Standards of Care for the treatment of gender identity disorders.

Access to, and support from, a feminist network through, for example, email lists, day seminars and conferences, and regional meetings

A non-profit organization's mission to foster research and facilitate information exchange. Specifically focused on the prevention of sexual abuse through effective management of sex offenders.

A national, multifaith, multicultural training and education organization working to end sexual and domestic violence.

Our organization helps a myriad of professionals who work with victims and perpetrators; law enforcement; criminal justice professionals such as prosecutors, judges and probation officers; health care professionals including emergency response teams, nurses and doctors; domestic violence and sexual assault advocates and service providers; and counselors and social workers.

A global resource for the study of ethics. Maintained by the St. Olaf College community and friends

Here, you can learn about the ancient rabbinic texts on which many Jews base their lives today through essays on: rabbinic laws that regulate gender segregation, rabbinic thinking on female homoeroticism, and rabbinic thinking on same-sex marriage.

From Brandeis University./s Feminist Sexual Ethics Project.
See essays, articles, literature reviews, and web links on topics such as marriage contracts, divorce, veiling, same-sex sexual activity, and honor killings.

A book with a selection of essays on sexual ethics within professional ministries.
Request it via Interlibrary Loan, ask a a librarian for help.

Listing of books on sexual ethics from EthicsWeb Bookstore (not for profit)

See a short summary of sexual ethics as advocated by the Catholic Church

Raising awareness, preventing sexual abuse, promoting healthy boundaries, bringing about justice and healing

See links to external websites from a variety of organizations compiled by the AAFP

(Division of American Counseling Association)
Provides networking and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered psychiatrists plus education and advocacy on GLBT mental health issues.

From American Psychological Association.
Covers sexual lives of older adults with journal articles, books, health information, and organizations.

From WebMD. Three aspects covered: changes that come about with aging, how to adjust, and information about sexually transmitted diseases.

The mission of the OU Gender + Equality Center is to foster social justice by advocating for the rights of women and LGBTQ students, empowering those without a voice, and challenging inequality.

Information on gynecology, sexual assault and rape, and emotional health.

Offers resources and support for women's, men's and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.

See links to videos and consumer guides on sexual dysfunction for those with spinal cord injury.

See open access articles in this journal. Check the library's databases to see if we have this scholarly journal in the collection.

Ask Alice about sexuality, sexual health, relationships, alcohol, drugs, stress, and more. Questions submitted anonymously and answered publicly by Columbia University's Health Education since 1993.

Includes information on symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and research about numerous sexually transmitted infections