External Resources

Related Websites

Human Sexuality Research

These related sites provide a wide range of information on sexual, reproductive, and social issues. sexualityandu.ca and the SOGC do not endorse these sites and are not responsible for the content.

• The Kinsey Institute [USA]
  The purpose of The Kinsey Institute's site is to support interdisciplinary research and the study of human sexuality. The Institute was founded by Dr. Alfred Kinsey (1894-1956) in 1947.
   
• The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality [USA]
  The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge of sexuality through research and education.
   
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute [USA]
  The mission of The Alan Guttmacher Institute is to protect and expand the reproductive choices of all women and men in freedom and dignity. Available information includes sexual behaviour, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, abortion, STDs, and youth.
   
• The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation [USA]
  This non-profit foundation conducts research and disseminates information on various health care issues, including HIV/AIDS, women's reproductive health issues, contraception, sex education and sexual content in the media.
   

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender

• Egale Canada[CAN]
  EGALE advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and their families, across Canada.
   
• PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays [CAN]
  PFLAG is a national non-profit organization promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends.
   
• Canadians for Equal Marriage [CAN]
  A nation-wide campaign that lobbies government to support equal marriage legislation.
   
• Family Pride Canada [CAN]
  A Canadian online resource centre for LGBT parents and their partners, children and families. Includes legal information, "Mommy Queerest" an online 'zine, suggested books for teens and kids and web links.
   
• Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality [USA]
  Information from the American Psychological Association (APA).
   
• Bisexual Resource Center [USA]
  The Bisexual Resource Center is a non-profit educational organization. The purpose of the corporation is to research and educate the general public and other interested organizations about bisexuality.
   
• Transgender Education Association [USA]
  Extensive library of information, links.
   
• The Intersex Society of North America [N.A.]
  Information about atypical reproductive anatomies, including articles, FAQ, suggested books, links, and guiding tips for parents.
   

General

• Health Canada [CAN]
• Canadian Health Network [CAN]
• Canadian Public Health Association [CAN]
• Canadian Mental Health Association [CAN]
• Parent Help Line [CAN]
• Canadian Institutes for Health Research [CAN]
• Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres [CAN]
• Canadian Pediatric Society [CAN]
• The Vanier Institute of the Family [CAN]
• Canadian Women's Health Network [CAN]
• Women's Health Matters [CAN]
• National Eating Disorders Information Centre [CAN]
• Suicide Information and Education Centre [CAN]
• National Clearinghouse on Family Violence [CAN]

Sexual & Reproductive Health

• Canadian Federation for Sexual Health [CAN]
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America [USA]
• Sex Information and Education Council of Canada [CAN]
• Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) [CAN]
• Sex Information and Education Council of the United States [USA]
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion (Health Canada) [CAN]
• The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada [CAN]
• Infertility Awareness Association of Canada [CAN]
• Go Ask Alice! [USA]
  A question and answer site about health related issues, including sexual and reproductive health, from Columbia University.

Sexuality Education/ Parent Resources

• Pregnancy & Babies Resource Centre
  Affiliated with The Hospital for Sick Children, this site is organized to follow the natural course of pregnancy and baby development, from preconception, through pregnancy and birth, until the baby’s first birthday.
• Common Questions about Sexual Health Education/ SIECCAN [CAN]
  A document prepared by the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada that summarizes the research on the methods, philosophy and impact of sexual health education in schools.
• Parent Website/ teachingsexualhealth.ca[CAN]
  This site, developed by Alberta educators and health professionals, contains information for parents about sexuality and the sexual development of children and offers tips on how to talk to children and teens about sexual issues.
• Canadian Federation for Sexual Health [CAN]
  The parents section of the CFSH website has tips on how to talk to children about sexuality issues including age appropriate information, safer sex, pregnancy and birth control.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America [USA]
  The "Health Info" section includes various resources on parenting, covering such topics as how to talk to kids about sexuality, relationship issues, kids and AIDS, sexual orientation and gender issues.
• Families are Talking [USA]
  A project of SIECUS (The Sex Information and Education Council of the United States), this site provides parents and caregivers with information and tools to help facilitate communication with children about sexuality issues; includes the "Families are Talking" newsletter and links to SIECUS resources such as annotated bibliographies, reports and fact sheets.

STI and HIV/AIDS

• Canadian AIDS Society [CAN]
• Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre [CAN]
• Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) [CAN]
• Health Information Page: University of Alberta Health Centre [CAN]
  UofA provides free interactive software (AIDS in Canada Software) that reviews the basic facts about HIV / AIDS. Made specifically for university audiences, it is also suitable for high schools. UofA has a number of free software titles including: "AIDS in America Software", "Birth Control that Works", "Itchin', Burnin' & Squirmin': STDs & You", and "It's Your Call: Making Sexual Decisions"
• The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource [USA]
  A comprehensive source of information about HIV/AIDS, including treatment and prevention.
• AVERTing HIV / AIDS [UK]
  An international non-profit organization based in the UK dedicated to preventing AIDS/HIV worldwide.

Unplanned Pregnancy (Abortion/Adoption)

• Adoption Council of Canada [CAN]
• Canadian Abortion Rights Action League [CAN]
• Childbirth by Choice Trust [CAN]

Last Modified: July 24, 2007