YCCC: Human Sexuality: Websites

Recommended websites

These websites have been evaluated and recommended by your YCCC Librarians.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control: Sexuality
Government organization to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.
National Institutes of Health: Sexuality
Part of the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to researching health-related issues
American Psychological Association: Sexuality
Guttmacher
An organization that works to advance sexual and reproductive health worldwide through research, policy analysis, and public education
The World Association for Sexual Health
An organization that promotes sexual health through the world by developing and supporting sexology and sexual rights for all.
The Kinsey Institute
Based at Indiana University, an institute that works towards advancing sexual health and knowledge worldwide
Human Rights Campaign
The largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans

Ask these questions to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable:

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page last updated? How current is the information?
How does the author support his/her argument? Does the author cite trustworthy sources?

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