Resources
Melanie’s Sex Education Book Recommendations
- Great Sexuality Books for Parents and Kids, Part 1
- Great Sexuality Books for Parents and Kids, Part 2
Organizations & Consultants
- AASECT.org: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Visit the online directory to find certified professionals in your area.
- Sexuality Now: This blog, which I write for Cengage Learning/Wadsworth, provides lesson plans for college professors using Janelle Carroll’s Sexuality Now textbook.
- Circles_of_Sexuality: The Circles of Sexuality Model illustrates the breadth of sexuality issues that can be experienced, talked about and studied.
- cancer.org: American Cancer Society (search for Sexuality).
- cancerhelp.org:This British site has great information on cancer and sexuality as well as links to clinical trials.
- collegesextalk.com: Website for college students on sexuality.
- condomania.com: A fun website and a great online source for condoms of all sizes and kinds. Includes information on sexual health.
- dmcconsult.com: Resources in the Philadelphia area for transgender individuals and loved ones.
- ec.princeton.edu: Website on emergency contraception.
- Fantasiahomeparties.com: The Honest Exchange page at Fantasia Home Parties enables adults to discretely and affordably purchase sexual toys, aids, and enhancements.
- fatherhood.org: Website on fatherhood.
- MedLinePlus: Sexual health information from the National Institutes for Health.
- mommasaid.net: The “back fence of the internet” created by parenting author Jen Singer. Melanie’s Buzz on the Birds and Bees blog got its start on mommasaid and now is simultaneously published there and this Honest Exchange site.
- iwannaknow.org: The American Social Health Association provides answers to questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted infections.
- pflag.org: Lesbian and gay loved ones’ support group website.
- plannedparenthood.org: An excellent source for up-to-date information on sexual health, contraception and pregnancy options.
- prochoice.org: Pregnancy Choices website.
- queeringthechurch.wordpress.com: Provides opinion pieces about spirituality and individuals with LGBTQ sexual orientations
- religiousinstitute.org: The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice & Healing is a multi-denominational consortium of religious leaders and educators.
- seriouslysexuality.com is a great sex ed resource for adolescents and teens, hosted by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. The site is easy to browse and rich with interactive learning features.
- Sex Advice & Spice: This is my sex advice column hosted by Fantasia Home Parties. I am the company’s on-call sex educator for customers and product sales reps.
- sexetc.org: This terrific website by teens, for teens is sponsored by the Network for Family Life Education, Rutgers University.
- sexsience.org: The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.
- sexualhealth.com: Expert-written entries on sexual health and concerns.
- sexualhealth.com/channel/view/disability-illness/: Website on disability, chronic illness and sexuality.
- sexualityandaging.com: The Consortium on Sexuality and Aging provides speakers and trainers for adult care professionals as well as consumers.
- siecus.org: Home of the Sexual Information and Education Council of the US, which is a highly respected source for sexuality information and research.
- SurveyGizmo.com – A great resource for anyone conducting online surveys, whether for fun or for academic or business use.
- talkingwithkids.org: This site is run by Talking With Kids About Tough Issues, a national campaign sponsored by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
- teenpregnancy.org: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy website.
- teenwire.com: Teens will find this site both interesting and informative. Sponsored by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
- transproud.org: Transgender youth website.
- WebMd.com: Sexual Health Conditions area.
- WellnessPossibilities.com: Kalyana Mitra is a network of wellness and lifestyle service providers (Honest Exchange included) who accept Wellness Possibilities Gift Certificates. When you buy a certificate, the recipient can redeem it with any network provider. Services include Massage Therapy, Life Coaching, Fitness Training, Errand Running, Professional Organizing, Holistic Health Counseling and more!
- Worldsexology.org: The World Association for Sexual Health.
Affiliates
New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness
(908) 532-0144; Bedminster, NJ; New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness
The NJCSW brings together sexual medicine, sex therapy, and sexuality education in one location. Melanie Davis, MEd partners with Judith Hersh, MD, FACOG and Sandra Leiblum, PhD to provide state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of women and their partners who are experiencing pelvic pain, sexual disorders and other healht and relationship issues affecting sexual expression and enjoyment. We also help people increase their knowledge of and comfort with sexuality.
Michael McGee, M.Ed., C.S.E.
(646) 872-3711 – www.michaelmcgeeconsulting.com
Michael is a certified sexuality educator who specializes in working with professionals and parents on sex and the media, sex and the Internet, and male sexuality (male sexual and reproductive health care, the social construction of masculinity, and adolescent male development). Michael also provides training for advocacy organizations. Based in New York City, Michael works both nationally and internationally.
Eli R. Green, MA, M.Ed.
www.EliRGreen.com
Eli is a formally trained sexologist and education consultant who seeks to foster positive social change by increasing audiences’ knowledge of and personal comfort with sexuality-related topics. Based in Philadelphia, Eli has a particular passion for teaching about the connections between sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, Eli runs specialized diversity trainings about transgender identities and communities. At the root of Eli’s work is a personal philosophy that all people deserve respect and equality, combined with a belief that the eradication of ignorance is an essential part working towards social change.
David M. Hall Associates, LLC
(267) 757-8735 – www.davidmhall.com
David Hall, EdD provides training on LGBTQ issues, HIV/AIDS, human sexuality, bullying prevention, and other topics to corporations, school districts and organizations. In addition to his award-winning teaching through his consulting firm, David is an adjunct professor in the human sexuality program at Widener University. His work has been featured on National Public Radio.
Randy Nathan, MSW
www.projectnextGen.com
Project NextGen is a leadership training and professional coaching organization. It was created to offer leadership programs, workshops, and professional coaching to our future leaders, the Millennial Generation. “Coach Randy” and his team empower young people to be successful in this complex, global, and ever-changing world. Project NextGen works with educators, parents, managers, leaders, and organizations to help motivate, develop and manage this new generation.
Physician’s Resources
- Yes/no Questions that Provide Answers about Sexual Desire
- Reasons to Ask about Patient’s Sexual Partner’s Behavior, Too
- Reasons to Discuss Sexual Health Risks with Older Patients in New Dating Patterns
- Current Perspectives on the Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Clinical Studies of Potential Histology and Immunohistochemical Studies of Female Genital Tissue
- The Pleasure Deficit: Revisiting the “Sexuality Connection” in Reproductive Health
- Discussing Sexual Dysfunction
- Women’s Sexual Health in Midlife and Beyond
- Seeking Medical Help for Sexual Concerns
- Deciding Who to See: Lesbians Discuss Their Preferences in Health and Mental Health Care Providers
- Health Benefits of Sexual Expression
- Reproductive Health Care for Women With Disabilities

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