Health, sex and your body

General health information, birth control, sexual health, & teen pregnancy, body image & eating disorders, body modification (tattoos, piercings, etc.), exercise, food & nutrition, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

The Washington State Teen Line at 1-877-345-TEEN (8336), can refer teens to information about alcohol/drugs, life skills, family support and legal aid, sexual abuse, pregnancy prevention and support, STD/HIV testing and crisis counseling.

Cool Nurse
Sexuality, stress, exercise, nutrition, First Aid and more, all from a registered nurse using a teen point of view.

FDA Health Information for Teens
Collection of articles from FDA Consumer magazine "with important health information for teenagers, ranging from decorative contact lenses to summer, sun safety."

Teen Health and the Media
"A virtual meeting place for teens, parents, educators, health professionals and others who share a strong commitment to teen health."

Teen Health Resources
A directory of Teen Health related websites

TeensHealth
This site gives " doctor-approved" and "jargon-free" information and advice about numerous health issues that range from basic nutrition to what to do about warts.

Alan Guttmacher Institute
This is the site to visit if you're doing a report about issues relating to birth control, sexual behavior and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Reports and statistics galore are available from this "non-profit organization focused on reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education."

Girl-Mom
This site from the publishers of the magazine HipMama is for teen moms. It's edited and written by teen moms who give insight into what teenage parenting is like.

Pregnancy Centers
This site offers information and assistance for pregnant women from a pro-life perspective.

Scarleteen
"Sex positive teen information." Choose "Pink Slip" for girls and/or "Boyfriend" for guys.

Teen In-Site - National Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy
This site provides many facts and figures about teen pregnancy in the U.S. and also includes quotes from teens across the country about their sexual choices.

Teenwire
"This is your private place on the Internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships." From Planned Parenthood.

True Love Waits
"True Love Waits is an international campaign designed to challenge students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage."

Ask the Dietitian
Send questions to Joanne Larson, MS, RD, LD, or read the ones that she's already answered on topics such as anorexia and bulimia.

Body Image
Article about body image from the Eating Disorders Referral and Information Center.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Information about eating disorders with support and understanding.

National Eating Disorders Association
The largest eating disorders prevention and advocacy organization in the world.

Choosing a Piercer
The Association of Professional Piercers offers this guide to assist you in making a better-informed decision regarding piercing.

Tattoo Facts
The Alliance of Professional Tattooists, Inc. site gives information on "safety issues, Tattoo parlors, tattoo shops, piercing, body piercing,"... "and information about autoclaving, HIV, Hepatitis in tattooing, and more."

Tattoo History Sourcebook
"An anthology of historical writings on tattooing. Each selection is accompanied by an introduction which provides background information and comment."

Bodies in Motion/Minds at Rest
A site with the basics of fitness and health, including special sections on attitude and teen issues.

Food News
Discover how many pesticides are in common foods.

Vegetarianism in a Nutshell
Produced by the publishers of Vegetarian Journal. Nutrition, recipes, answers to frequently asked questions, brochures, etc. Includes a brochure on Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers.

Safe Schools Coalition
"The mission of The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth is to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation." This site has numerous links to topics concerning GLBT youth.