Sexuality Resources

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Menstuff® has gathered many transgender/gay/bi/het resources as well as State Health Departments. You can get advice and seek support any time on the message board Sex Matters® with Louanne Cole Weston, PhD, boards.webmd.com/topic.asp?topic_id=1078 and there is a special web site with general STD information for teens at www.iwannaknow.org .

Hotlines
Organizations
Products
Related site on HPV

Hotlines

• If you have questions about sex and protection/contraception...Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-plan or It's Your Sex Life at 1-8888-Be-SAFE-
• If you think you have an STD...STD Info Line at 1-800-227-8922
• For emergency contraception...Emergency Contraception Hotline at 1-888-not.2.late
• If you've been abused...National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453
• If you're going through a crisis...Youth Crisis Hotline at 1-800-448-4663
• If you've run away or need shelter...Covenant House at 1-800-999-9999
• For info on a Planned Parenthood Clinic near you...Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-plan
• For general advice...Teen Help at 1-800-840-5704

Organizations

• A Different Light Review, Gay/Lesbian Books/Videos, 800.343.4002
• American Social Health Association specializing in information on STDs www.ashastd.org with a special web site for teens at www.iwannaknow.org
• Berdache, Gay Spirituality, PO Box 470700, San Francisco, CA 94147, 415.522.2377 e.mail: Berdache11@aol.com (User unknown)
• Bisexual Resource Center (BRC) maintains the 304-page Bisexual Resource Guidewhich includes contact listings for every known bisexual and bi-inclusive group around the world (over 2100 groups), a comprehensive collection of resources from over 49 countries and extensive feature articles on bisexuality, a bibliography listing bisexual books, and listings of films with bisexual characters. The Guide also contains listings of upcoming conferences, safer sex information, and other valuable information for bisexuals. www.biresource.org
• Body Electric - a school of the healing arts committed to helping people experience their potential as healers of self and others through touch, conscious breath, and honoring the wisdom of the body. It recognizes the holistic connections between mind, body, and spirit and offers opportunities to explore those connections in safe and supportive environments. It is committed to exploring the healing potential of erotic energy and recognizes the body's wisdom as ancient, sacred, playful and profound. It is a school where all sexual orientations are celebrated and all spiritual paths are honored. 6527A Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. P 510.653.1594; F 510.653.4991 or info@bodyelectric.org or www.bodyelectric.org
• California Men's Gathering for gay and bi men, www.TheCMG.com
• Dr. Sandra L. Caron is one of our columnists (Sex Talk) and is a professor of human sexuality at the University of Maine. To submit a question to Dr. Caron or chat with your peers visit www.CollegeSexTalk.com Got a question for Dr. Caron? Visit www.collegesextalk.com/questions.htm and ask away! Get a guaranteed personal and confidential response to your question: www.my-secure-site.com/collegesextalk/ or sandy@collegesextalk.com
• 4-Men.Org. Men's health and sex improvement site. Covers, dissects and discusses the truth concerning penis enlargement, aphrodisiacs, size issues, prostate troubles, testicular cancer awareness and performance anxiety control. www.4-men.org or editors@4-men.org
• Gay/Bi Married to Women Wrap-Group, 2239 N Nutmeg St, Escondido, CA 92026
• GayHealth.com was founded in 1999 by the nation's top lesbian and gay medical professionals to serve the healthcare needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities worldwide. GayHealth.com 212.377.3325 or pr@gayhealth.com
• Gay men's spirituality, www.cyberpark.com/barzan/main.htm
• Global Discussion on Multiple Orgasm for Men and Their Partners at www.multiples.com hosted by John L. "Jack" Johnston, M.A.. It has over 400 files of information, articles, and annotated index with links to full transcripts of three years of "coaching/discussion" chats, an indexed Knowledge Base Forum for continuing tips, stories, testimonials, and Q&A. By request, I host periodic free coaching/discussion chats, including chats on "MMO" for disabled men. My work is endorsed by author Barbara Keesling PhD, Mitch Tepper MPH PhD host of www.sexualhealth.org - a site for sexuality and the disabled, Sib Burton, Vermont State Chairman of the American Parkinsons Disease Association, and others. Jack Johnston Seminars 800.349.9866 e.mail: jack@multiples.com
• Goofy Foot Press - by far the best book on sexuality. PO Box 69365, West Hollywood, CA 90069 www.goofyfootpress.com
• Good Vibrations - with a wide range of erotica and sex toys, a cool video library and their own imprint called "Down There Press", catalog merchandise is also available in their store at 603 Valencia St or 1620 Polk St in San Francisco, 2504 San Pablo Ave, in Berkely, or 308-A Howard St, in Brookline, MA www.goodvibes.com
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education. AGI publishes Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, International Family Planning Perspectives, The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy and special reports on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Institute's mission is to protect the reproductive choices of all women and men in the United States and throughout the world. It is to support their ability to obtain the information and services needed to achieve their full human rights, safeguard their health and exercise their individual responsibilities in regard to sexual behavior and relationships, reproduction and family formation. The Alan Guttmacher Institute, 120 Wall Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005 or 212-248-1111 or www.guttmacher.org or info@guttmacher.org or fax 212-248-1951
• Hepatitis Clinics Near You - Free or Low Cost - www.hepclinics.com
• Homosexuality:
  www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~schwung/texte/zart/zart.exe
  www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Library/1049/index.htm
  www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~schwung/texte/zart/ezi.htm
  www.gaynet.de/kultur/zart/ezi.htm
  www.graz.gay.at/zart/ezi.htm
• Human Awareness Institute. For many people sexuality is a taboo subject. HAI offers a forum to learn, share our fears about and discuss intimate relationships. Our workshops are specifically structured to provide a safe environment.We are open to adults of all sexual orientations (although we structure workshops with a balance of men and women, we make no assumptions about your gender orientation). Stan Dale, Foounder, Human Awareness Institute, 700 Widgeon St., Foster City CA 94404-1336, U.S.A. P 800.800.4117; International: 650.571.5524; F: 650.358.0543 or office@hai.org or www.hai.org
• Human Rights Campaign is the nation's largest organization working for lesbian and gay equality. With 360,000 members, they're at the forefront of fighting for meaningful action against hate crimes, federal protections against anti-gay employment discrimination, legal recognition of their families and relationships, and against HIV and AIDS. 1629 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 www.hrc.org
• Int Foundation on Transgender Issues www.ifge.org
• Int Gay/Lesbian Media Guide, 2107 O St, Sacramentom, CA 95816 916.484.4023
• International Sexual Minorities Information Resources, info@ismir.org or www.ismir.org
• James White Review, a Gay Literary Qtrly, PO Box 3356 Butler Quarter Station, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Paul Joannides is one of our columnists (Get It On) and is the author of the Guide To Getting It On!--the Universe's Coolest and Most Informative Book On Sex. You can contact him at www.goofyfootpress.com by clicking on the cover of the Guide that appears on his web site. All columns are the property of Paul Joannides and Goofy Foot Press.
• Joe Kort, MA, MSW, one of our columnists (Gaydar) has been in practice as a psychotherapist since 1985. He specializes in Gay Affirmative Psychotherapy as well as IMAGO Relationship Therapy, which is a specific program involving communication exercises designed for couples to enhance their relationship and for singles to learn relationship skills. He also specializes in sexual addiction, childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse, depression and anxiety. He offers workshops for couples and singles. He runs a gay men's group therapy and a men's sexuality group therapy for straight, bi and gay men who are struggling with specific sexual issues. His therapy services are for gays and lesbians as well as heterosexuals. His articles and columns have appeared in The Detroit Free Press, Between the Lines Newspaper for Gays and Lesbians, The Detroit News, The Oakland Press, The Royal Oak Mirror, and other publications. Besides providing therapy for individuals and couples, he conducts a number of groups and workshops for gay men. Now an adjunct professor teaching Gay and Lesbian Studies at Wayne State University's School of Social Work, he is doing more writing and workshops on a national level. He is the author of 10 Smart Things Gay Men can do to Improve Their Lives. www.joekort.com or joekort@joekort.com
• Just Gotta Sing, an ongoing experiential workshop for gays who like to sing. NY, NY, Ken Helman, 718.622.5727 or Kenathio@aol.com or JustGottaSingNY.com
• Lady Calston - it's no coincidence this company is famous for inventing the Tongue and Tickling Panties. This husband and wife team spent two years studying female sexuality to know exactly how to tickle your fancy. www.calston.com
• Lavendar Pages, resource for gay/bi men, 585 Castro #616, San Francisco, CA 94114 415.648.9139
• Love Without Limits, Sacred Space Institute, Workshops on polyamory (loving more than one), erotic spirituality (tantra), and new paradigm relating. Also individual consultation in person or by phone on these issues. We also publish and distribute books and videos on these topics. www.lovewithoutlimits.com or info@lovewithoutlimits.com or 415.507.1739 (7/05) http://www.lovewithoutlimits.com
• The Men's Exchange, W&M bisexual rap groups, 1625 N Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 213.993.7430
• Robert Minor, one of our columnists (Minor Details), is the author of Scared Straight: Why It's So Hard to Accept Gay People and Why It's So Hard to Be Human and Gay & Healthy in a Sick Society and Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He may be reached through www.fairnessproject.org or at Minor@libertypress.net
• National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, addresses issues nationally,1700 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 or www.ngltf.org or 202.332.6483. (5/02)
• National Herpes Resource Center (hotline 877.411.4377).
• Outreach Institute of Gender Studies, w/transgender issues, 126 Western Ave #246, Augusta, ME 04330 207.621.0858
• Outspoken, gay spirit mag, RR2 Box 4500 Pahoa HI 96778
• Pantheos, pagan gay/bi networking nwsltr, PO Box 9543, Santa Fe, NM 87504
• Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Where you can find understanding and support as a straight spouse of a gay or lesbian. 1726 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 (2/07) pflag.org (2/07)
• Polyamory The New Love Without Limits by author Deborah Anapol. Sacred Space Institute, Workshops on polyamory (loving more than one), erotic spirituality (tantra), and new paradigm relating. Also individual consultation in person or by phone on these issues. We also publish and distribute books and videos on these topics. www.lovewithoutlimits.com or info@lovewithoutlimits.com (12/99)
• Q-Spirit fosters personal growth/spiritual development in the gay/lesbian/queer community, helping us reclaim our spiritual heritage. www.qspirit.org Spirit Wave internet radio show focuses on issues of personal growth and spirituality of the l/g/b/t community. www.planetout.com
• Rad Fagz, multicultural circle of gay/bi/trans political activities, PO Box 7045, JAF Station New York NY 10116
• RFD, pub for radical faieries, Box 68, Liberty, TN 37095
• Relationship Resources, getting the love you way for gay/lesbian coules, 740 West End Ave #76, New York, NY 10025 212.864.0331
• Sacred Space Institute, Workshops on polyamory (loving more than one), erotic spirituality (tantra), and new paradigm relating. Also individual consultation in person or by phone on these issues. We also publish and distribute books and videos on these topics. Polyamory The New Love Without Limits written by author Deborah Anapol. www.lovewithoutlimits.com or info@lovewithoutlimits.com (12/99)
• Safe Love, www.akula.com/~tooch/scribble/safe.html
• Sensory Energetics - Tantric Yoga and Movement, David M Burke, MA CMT MFT Intern. Discover how to connect erotically with your head AND your heart in this ongoing men\'s Tantric Naked Yoga and Movement class, in its 6th year at the Heartwalker Studio. Water provided - just bring your curiosity. Ongoing since 2004, now monthly, 6:30-9pm, $25 for 2+ hours. 510-910-0571 or sensoryenergetics@comcast.net or www.sensoryenergetics.com Heartwalker Studio in Oakland, CA
• Sex Info/Referral - 415.621.7300
• Sexuality - More resources
• Sex Talk. Dr. Sandra L. Caron is a professor of human sexuality at the University of Maine. To submit a question to Dr. Caron or chat with your peers visit www.CollegeSexTalk.com Got a question for Dr. Caron? Visit www.collegesextalk.com/questions.htm and ask away! Get a guaranteed personal and confidential response to your question: www.my-secure-site.com/collegesextalk/ or sandy@collegesextalk.com
• The Stamford Collection - 30 years providing quality adult products at reasonable rates. Catalog in English or Spanish. www.stamcoll.com
• STDS
• David Steinberg, one of our columniss (Comes Naturally), is a long-term sexuality activist. If you would like to receive Comes Naturally and other writing by David Steinberg regularly via email (free and confidential), send your name and email address to David at eronat@aol.com. Past columns are available at the Society for Human Sexuality's "David Steinberg Archives": www.sexuality.org/davids.html . Three books edited by David -- Erotic by Nature: A Celebration of Life, of Love, and of Our Wonderful Bodies, The Erotic Impulse: Honoring the Sensual Self and his most recent book Photo Sex: Fine art sexual photography comes of age.
• Straight Spouse Network - Where you can find understanding and support as a straight spouse of a gay or lesbian. 33 Linda Ave, Suite 2607, Oakland, CA 94611 or straightspouse.org
• TAN (Tennessee Area Naturists) a nudist group for bi and gay and friendly men. www.tn-areanaturists.org or tnareanaturist@yahoo.com
• Tapestry
• Transgender Forum by and for transgender people. It includes both personal accounts of all sorts as well as advice and discussion from highly qualified people including Dr. Shelia Kirk, physician who has undergone SRS. www.tgforum.com
• A very elaborate set of personal accounts from an individual careful not to pose as a therapist and often refers highly conflicted people to other sources.. Many people write for further advice...I'm careful however not to pose as a therapist and often refers highly conflicted people to other resources. One caveat here however is that the site, though not intentionally pornographic, does cover some sexual fantasies related to being a woman...so there is for better or worse some purient content. members.tgforum.com/bethany
• White Crane, A Journal exploring gay spirituality, (4/$14) PO Box 1018, Conifer, CO 80433 www.whitecranejournal.com (Win 99)
• Dr.Williams, one of our columnists (Sex Health), and his staff have been helping men with problems of penissize and sexual ability for almost 20 years. He has developed a program which allows men to increase their penis length and width, as well as improve their prostate gland function and sexual performance. Men have often been mislead concerning their sexual health and their ability to perform in bed. The questions he will be dealing with will revolve around: does size really matter? and what can I do to improve my sexual performance? His website is the Internet's leading site concerning men's natural penile health and natural penis enlargement issues. His penis enlargement program is based upon research that won the Noble Prize for medicine two years ago. Dr.Williams and his website offers free health information as well as an online newsletter concerning recent men's health information, scientific findings and sex facts. www.penisimprovement.com or DrW@penisimprovement.com Subscribe to the newsletter at www.penisimprovement.com/online-newsletter.htm
• The Xandria Collection - did the "Toy Story" research and got a handle on how to really deliver. www.xandria.com/pg

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