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Websites for students
In this section, you will find helpful websites for primary and secondary students offering easy to understand information and useful resources on sexuality and relationships. We recommend teachers check each website before showing their students.
Primary students
Australia
The Hormone Factory By La Trobe University, aimed at 10-14 year olds, covers puberty and reproductive development
We Know You and You Know What Works By Kotex, includes information on puberty changes for boys and girls, with a focus on periods
Child and Youth Health: Kids' Health Offers straight forward information for upper primary school students on topics such as the body, feelings, health and safety
Cybersmart By the Victorian Government, includes activities, resources and practical advice to help young people and their parents safely navigate the online world
USA
It's My Life Covers a broad range of topics such as the body and emotions and includes interactive games and answers to commonly asked questions
KidsHealth: Growing Up Offers information on the changing body and mind and the types of issues older children can face
Girl Space By Kotex, includes information on puberty and how it's experienced by most girls
UK
Interactive Body By the BBC, takes a factual and scientific look at the changes that happen during puberty
Secondary students
Australia
Somazone Offers health information on topics such as sex, drugs, body image and relationships
The Hormone Factory By La Trobe University, aimed at 10-14 year olds, covers sexual and reproductive development
Reach Out Includes tips for coping with life and information on topics such as safer sex, sexually transmissible infections (STIs), contraception and having sex for the first time
Like It Is Offers non-judgemental, straight forward information on sex
Rash Decisions By Family Planning Tasmania, offers information on sex, contraception, changing bodies and relationships
Tune In Not Out Includes 24 hour TV shows on sex, sexuality, relationships, alcohol and other drugs, mental health and independence, as well as useful videos and fact sheets
Minus18 Offers information on social events and resources for same-sex attracted and gender questioning high school students
Twenty10 Offers support, information and resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender, same-sex attracted, gender diverse and intersex young people
Youth Central Covers topics such as health, relationships and where young people can go for help
Coming Out Offers support, information, resources and links to other organisations that help with coming out, as well as one-on-one support for young people and their family and friends
Your Sex Health For upper secondary students, offers information on sexual health and includes video clips of real life dilemmas young people face around STIs, sexual identity, pregnancy and sexual coercion
Ansell Sex-Ed By the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (La Trobe University), includes a comprehensive resource library for helping with school assignments
Love: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly By the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria, looks at dating, sex and abuse in relationships and gives open and honest answers to questions about sex
Same Sex Attracted Youth Offers information and support for same-sex attracted young people and their families
The Line By the Australian Government, looks at ‘crossing the line', sex and violence in relationships and includes links to other great websites
Better Health Channel By the Victorian Government, offers definitions and tips relating to sexual health and relationships and includes fact sheets on topics such as STIs, contraception and relationships
We Know You and You Know What Works By Kotex, includes information on periods, contraception and STIs
USA
Sex, etc. Developed by young people, for young people, answers difficult questions on sex and love and includes a great range of videos, definitions and forums
StayTeen.org Offers information on love, trust and honesty in relationships and includes facts on contraception, STIs and pregnancy
Coalition for Positive Sexuality Breaks down myths around sex and sexuality, decision making, STIs and contraception, with a focus on how to have a positive attitude towards sexuality
TeensHealth: Sexual Health Includes information on periods, STIs, contraception and how to stay safe
That's Not Cool Offers tips for setting boundaries in friendships, relationships and social networking and includes useful information on sexting
Info for Teens By Planned Parenthood America, includes information on sex, same-sex attraction, STIs, contraception, sexting and the internet
Scarleteen Offers information on sex and sexuality and includes drawings of the male and female anatomy showing what 'normal' actually is
UK
Your Sexual Health Matters Answers questions on sexuality, STIs, contraception and how to have a healthy sexual life
Sexperience Offers information on pregnancy, contraception, STIs, relationships, body confidence and the impact of pornography
Avert: Teens' Pages Covers topics such as relationships, same-sex attraction, safer sex and HIV/AIDS
This Is Abuse Offers information on abusive relationships and includes interactive video clips, fact sheets and live chats
Canada
SexualityandU.ca Offers information on contraception, STIs, sexual health and sexuality and includes video clips and an online doctor answering questions on sex