Sexuality Education

    Human Sexuality

  • www.womenshealthmatters.ca
    Search this BC based site to receive up to date information on all aspects of women's health, including sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, relationships and abortion.
     
  • http://www.ppfc.ca/issues/InfoSexNet.htm
    InfoSexNet - A monthly e-mail list that offers news and resources of interest in the field of sexual and reproductive health.

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  • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/srh

    • This is a Health Canada site for sexual and reproductive health. Publications and fact sheets make it useful resource. Information included on all sexual and reproductive health issues.
     
  • http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/index.htm

    • The People’s Law School is a good source of information about law in BC. Lots of leads to follow up with related agencies and sources of information on specific topics.
     
  • http://www.etr.org/recapp/index.htm

    • Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
    Excellent for all educators, this site contains descriptions of programs that work, research, theories and approaches, links, what’s new, learning activities, archives, etc.
     
  • http://www.ippf.org/mezzo/

    • On-line guide to love and relationships by and for young people, sponsored by International Planned Parenthood. This site contains discussion, information and guides for making decisions about sexual practices, health, and lifestyles.
     
  • http://www.interchange.ubc.ca/santhony/index.htm

    • This website put together by two graduate students gives overviews of their research proposals Validating Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students with Intellectual Disabilities:  An Evaluation of a Sexuality Education Curriculum by J. Horgos  and Prospects for Identity Formation for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual or Transgendered (LGBT) Persons with Developmental Disabilities by S. Anthony. Good references, ideas and opportunity for dialogue.
     
  • http://www.pflag.org

    • This is the site of Parents, families, & Friends of lesbians and gays (US). Lots of information if teaching about issues of marriage, hate, safe schools, holidays; also resources, links, etc.
     
  • http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/

    • This site operating by the Kaiser Foundation provides factual information on sex and sexuality directed at young people. Main topics are pregnancy and contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, communication. Sections of the site include resources, emergencies, for parents, quiz. The resource section connects to excellent other websites and centers. Unfortunately most of these are US. 
     
  • http://www.condomsite.com

    • Operated by the "Healthy Attitudes Program" of the Vancouver Richmond Health Board, there are illustrations, information, questions asked and answered for teens on all matters related to sexuality, pregnancy, etc.
     
  • http://www.ppfc.ca

    • Website of Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada, lists provincial offices and information on fast facts on birth control, sexual orientation, sexual violence, self-esteem, love and kisses, infections – relevant to young people’s inquiries. Includes links to other sites, information on international programs, and scholarships.
     
  • http://www.aegis.com/

    • The by-line on this site says it all—“the largest HIV/AIDS web site in the world, updated hourly.” Information on current issues, concerns, world wide in scope, living with aids, etc.
  
SEX ED: WHAT PARENTS WANT AND WHAT SCHOOLS TEACH

When it comes to sex education, parents want it all, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation study on the topics parents want covered and the topics that are actually being taught in schools.

The survey found that parents want more than just the basics of reproduction in their children's sex education classes. It also found that even though almost all parents want sex education courses to discourage sexual activity, those same parents know their children may decide not to wait and want them to know how to use contraception. The study was based on a series of national surveys with more than 4,000 public secondary school students and their parents, sex education teachers, and principals.

The study found that 94% of parents would like schools to address real-life issues such as the pressure to have sex and the emotional consequences of being sexually active. Only 79% of students report being taught about the pressure to have sex, and 71% report being taught about potential emotional consequences. Other large gaps appeared over whether students should be taught what to do if they are raped (97% of parents believe it should be taught versus 59% of students who say it is taught), how to talk to parents about sex (97% versus 62%) and homosexuality (76% versus 41%).

The study also reports that the distinction between "abstinence-only" and "comprehensive" sex education programs is not as clear as one might think. Some sex education courses labeled "abstinence-only" did discuss how to use and where to get birth control, while "comprehensive" courses were just as likely as those considered "abstinence-only" to provide messages about abstinence and to address pressures to have sex.

The full report, Sex Education in America, is available at the Kaiser Family Foundation's Web site at http://www.kff.org or by calling 800-656-4533.
  • http://www.siecus.org/pubs/fact/fact0003.html GUIDELINES FOR SEXUALITY EDUCATION This site features a framework designed to promote and facilitate the development of comprehensive sexuality education programs nationwide. This includes curricula, textbooks, and programs as well as evaluations of existing programs. 

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  • http://www.sieccan.org

    • The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada contains information on the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, and abstracts of articles from this journal, resources for teachers available, answers to questions, and links to other useful Canadian sites.
     
  • http://www.dezines.com/rainbow

    • This is site of Ontario based Rainbow Classroom Network. Everyone benefits when learning environments in Ontario schools are safe and equitable for lesbian, gay and bisexual students, parents and staff.  Contains sections of newsletters, back-issues, provincial links, resources, discussion.
     
  • http://www.outproud.org/

    • This site is by the National Coalition of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Youth (US).  It contains stories, resources (especially directed to educators/schools), connections, articles, etc.
     
  • http://www.cdcnpin.org

    • This is the Center for Disease Control, National Prevention Information Network, focusing on STDs and HIV/AIDs. Much information, resources, etc.
     
  • http://www.arhp.org

    • Association for Reproductive Health Professionals (US)provides lots of information on sexuality, reproductive health and policies, and a section on Resources for Adolescent Providers which may be most useful for educators.
     
  • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/aids.htm

    • Specific information on AIDS/HIV in Canada
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