Youth

Teens want accurate information that relates to the issues in their lives. When it comes to relationships, sex, STIs, birth control, pregnancy or sexual orientation, it’s important to separate facts from myths. No matter what your questions, there are resources to help. Check out the following:

Adolescent Sexual Health Rights in Oklahoma are outlined by Sex, Etc., a project of Answer at Rutgers University.

Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed, responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believe it can best serve youth by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent health. They provide information for youth, parents and program providers.

Bedsider is a free support network about birth control provided by the Power to Decide. It includes information about birth control access, methods, and the importance of using protection.

Center for Young Women’s Health, a project of Boston Children’s Health, has an “Ask Us” section with real questions from teens, along with an extensive list of resources on hundreds of health topics from A to Z (literally). 

Girl Smarts is a website written by girls for girls to encourage smart decision-making when dealing with critical moments and health-related issues in their daily life – from sex and drinking, to love and success.

Go Ask Alice! has answered thousands of questions from youth on health and well-being, ranging from substance abuse to sexual health, from nutrition to physical health; provided by Columbia University.

Love is Respect offers resources for teens about dating, healthy relationships, safety and supporting others dealing with these issues.

Safe Teens is a peer-to-peer program to increase the awareness of teens about online privacy and safety and facilitate the exchange of ideas.

Sex, Etc. provides teens with direct access to honest, accurate sexual health information, along with an award-winning magazine written by teens for teens.

Teen Talk provides accurate information on sexual health and education topics designed specifically for teens, including the opportunity to submit questions and have them answered confidentially. This teen-focused resource is provided by the Power To Decide.

The Bridge from Violence has resources and programs regarding teen dating violence.