This is a funny and interesting site where you can learn about different types of condoms and purchase them privately.

This site offers information from the National Women's Health Information Center with articles, news and links.

This site, from the FDA, is an information page with a chart consisting of data and statistics on birth control methods and percentages of pregnancy with each form of birth control.

This information from avert.org, offers data on contraceptive types, methods and their effectiveness.

A great site from Coolnurse.com.  This site is focused directly on teenagers.  The site features numerous links, articles, resources and other information on birth control all written in clear, concise easy language.  There is no stone that goes unturned at cool nurse.  You can find out about myths, and the effectiveness of various forms of birth control.  No interactive features, but overall, this site is excellent.

This has areas for parents, teens and young adults with everything that you could ever want to know about your “sexYOUality”.  The site has numerous sections and articles actually written by teenagers, making the language very readable.  The site is also very easy to navigate, and finding the information you want is a sinch.  This is a website by kids for kids – for you!

For information about where to go and what to do for birth control, what steps to take after finding out that you are pregnant, or what method of birth control is right for you, visit this site for all information and news about birth control.  Focused mainly on news and new s articles, some of the content from this site is a little difficult, and navigating the site is also sometimes difficult.  Planned Parenthood, is a very prestigious organization, however, and the information and support they have to offer is invaluable for teenagers.

Great detailed descriptions and discussions of various birth control methods and their effectiveness in clear language.

short but clear definitions of most birth control methods

Sex Education for the Real World - This has areas for parents, teens, and young adults with everything that you could ever want to know about your "sexYOUality." Their section on safe sex is one of the most extensive on the web.

Pregnancy Hotline: (800) 848 – 5683 (24-hour)
This hotline offers free, confidential information for pregnant women, shelters for women and girls, baby clothes, and adoption referrals.

AIDS Hotline: (800) 342 – 2437

The CDC National AIDS Hotline is operated under contract with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The hotline handles questions about prevention, risk, testing, treatment and other HIV/AIDS- related concerns. Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer questions and provide referrals.

Herpes Hotline: (919) 361 – 8488 (M-F, 9-6PM)
The National Herpes Hotline (NHH) provides accurate information and appropriate referrals to anyone concerned about herpes. Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV). The NHH also provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication.

Emergency Contraception: (800) 230 – PLAN or (888) NOT – 2 – LATE (668 – 2528)

Among the many other services and goals of this organization, they aim to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality. Counselors can give advice on how to talk about sex. Call for answers to medical questions or to locate or schedule an appointment with your nearest Planned Parenthood center.

CDC National STD/HIV Hotline
1-800-227-8922
The Division of STD Prevention, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides national leadership through research, policy development, and support of effective services to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and their complications. They translate and distribute current, science-based information on STDs.