- Scarleteen - Articles, advice, accurate information and interactive media for teens to explore and understand their sexuality. Heather Corinna is the founder.
- Go Ask Alice - A Health Question & Answer Service by Healthwise @ Columbia University. Ask Alice! about relationships, nutrition and diet, drugs, sex, alcohol, stress,
etc.
- familydoctor.org - Find health information for the whole family. Specific sections for women, seniors, men and children. Also find a dictionary, self-care, drug information and much more.
- The Acne Support Group - Guide to squeezing spots as well as
tips for covering them, facts & advice about acne and straight talk about acne from the UK.
- Prescribe Choice - The Feminist Majority Foundation kicks off this nationwide campaign to increase campus availability of emergency contraception and mifepristone.
- Teenwire - A private place on the Internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships; by Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
- The Darker Side of Tanning - If you tan
from the sun, tanning beds, or from sun
lamps, read this pamphlet from the American
Academy of Dermatology.
- Estronaut: Boldly Exploring Women's Health - Women's health concerns, including sex, pregnancy, birth control, menstruation, menopause, weight control, cancer, fitness, diseases, psychology.
- GirlHood - A web site by Girls Incorporated which is for girls 12 to 18 and deals with sexuality information and issues. Find many books listed.
- Vulvar Health - Vulvar Health Awareness Campaign's site contains information about vulvar disorders, vulvar self-care tips, self-exams, links, articles, anatomy and patient resources.
- Health Issues for Females of All Ages -
Reaching, informing, and teaching females around
the world about the gynecological exam.
Links to professional sources.
- The Candie's Foundation - The Candie's
Foundation mission is to educate teens about the
consequences of teenage pregnancy. Long list of
links is available.
- DoubleSunrise - Young Women's Health - from early teen to college years. Find answers to questions, hotlines; for women and their parents.
- Ask NOAH About: Sexuality - Links to Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States and Planned Parenthood articles.
- Cosmetics & Skin Care Products - Skin and nail reactions are to classified as irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. See examples of adverse reactions and what may have caused them.
- GimpGirl On-Line Community - Young women with different disabilities strive to enlighten, empower and support young women of all colors, creeds, and sexual preferences.
- OBGYN.net - The Young Woman Section, designed to bring you interactive case studies and articles about treatment of
adolescents.
- Coalition for Positive Sexuality - A direct-action volunteer group formed to respond to the health crisis among
Chicago teenagers.
- Abuse: Don't Suffer in Silence - This
page is dedicated to those of us who are
experiencing or have experienced abuse of any type.
- Pro-Choice Public Education Project - Since it's inception, PEP has been committed to conducting research on a diverse population of pro-choice supporters. Young women encouraged to volunteer.
- On the Teen Scene - FDA's links to health articles for teens: eating sensibly, acne, mono, smoking and keeping healthy.
- First Trip to the Gynecologist - Planned Parenthood's information for the parents and the daughter.
- Ask NOAH About: Cosmetics and Skin Care - Lots of information from the FDA and the Mayo Clinic about tattooing, hair dyeing, cosmetics and dry skin.
- National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - To reduce teenage pregnancy, the Campaign provides a national presence and leadership to raise awareness of the issue.
- When Love Hurts - A guide for girls on
love, respect and abuse in relationships.
- Crohn's Disease Site - Information
about everything concerning Crohn's Disease,
like medications and treatments, useful tips
and advise and more.
- Alcohol Use Among Girls - Read about girls and alcohol and risk factors in this study.
- JagNet Teen Crisis Centre - TCC volunteer-based organization made by teens, for teens. It's a haven where teens can take refuge or seek advice.
- TAG: Teen Age Grief, Inc. - Teen Age Grief, Inc. provides expertise in providing grief support to bereaved teens.
- Julie's Place: A Web Site for Bereaved Siblings - Reaching out to grieving children and teenagers.
- On the Teen Scene: Cosmetics and Reality - Information about cosmetics and their effect on skin care, cosmetic safety, and allergies.
- VOXXY - VOXXY is a site for teenage girls. It has chats, message boards, health resources and games.
- All Women Have Beautiful Bodies - Elaine Charkowski's article on beauty and what women do to achieve the "ideal".
- Kotex - Comprehensive information on
sensitive topics for women and girls.
Product-related issues as well as health and
relaxations tips.
- Tahra's E-zine - Tahra Makinson-Sander's
photojournalism site. Featured is a documentary on teen
pregnancy in Ohio.
- Youth 2 Youth - This UK confidential telephone and email helpline service is run by young people for young people.
- Adolescent Gynecology - Answers to
questions you may have about gynecology. University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
- Teen Center - Ask Violet, questions and
answers about feminine hygiene from the
Vagisil company.
- Body Image and Young Girls: Resources from WMST-L - Suggested books, videos, and other resources encouraging a positive body image among young girls.
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