Teens

We at Family Planning hope that teens in our communities have a strong support system at home, but we realize that some young people might not. Our goal is to provide information and resources to help teens stay healthy and safe.

Suggested Resources

Chill is a website devoted to empowering teens to manage stress. Includes a teen forum, poll, and tips.

Coalition for Positive Sexuality is a website offering straight answers and resources about sexuality. They also have information and resources on other issues including abuse, needle exchange, and teen parenting. Se habla Espanol

4Girls Health
Their mission is to promote healthy, positive behaviors in girls between the ages of 10 and 16. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.

FUEL Youth Forum Share your stories, essays, ideas, and feedback with others about youth obesity. Learn what youth activists groups are doing to promote health.

gURL.com
This web site is a leading online community intended for girls age 13 and up, built on the principle that information is a positive thing. The site contains stories, games and interactive content dealing with sexuality, body image, emotions, self-destructive behavior, etc.

My Bright Future
This website by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services offers information for young women about physical activity and healthy eating, as well as information on how to reach your personal goals.

iwannaknow.org
This web site is geared toward teens and answers questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. The site also includes a Parent's Guide and a glossary.

Like It Is
This clever, animated web site tells you everything you need to know about sex..."no frills, no judgements, and no holds barred!"

Sex, Etc is a Web site for teens, by teens. In addition to topics regarding sexuality and reproductive health, the site includes information about body image, drugs and alcohol, relationships, teen parenting, and state laws.

Talk About Sex is a new publication from SIECUS designed to provide young people with basic information and reputable website referrals about a range of sexuality topics.

Teen Central.Net
Teen Central Net states is is totally real, totally anonymous, totally yours. It is a place where teens can ask questions, and get information. Check it out!

Teen Health Talk
Teen heath talk is a place where teens can connect with teen-health experts and other teens on a wide range of health, wellness, and reproductive educational issues.

Advocates For Youth
Advocates for Youth helps young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.