What it’s got: FAQs, a glossary of terms, videos, and tons of articles with the best info on sex, relationships, pregnancy, sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs), birth control, sexual orientation, gender identity, health care legal rights, and more.
Why we like it: Many stories are written for teens, by teens! You can also filter your results based on exactly what you want to know (like “Your Body” + “LGBTQ”). And it’s all backed up by hard science.
What it’s got: Tons of articles explaining gynecologists (and why you might need one), puberty, periods, sexual health and relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, mental health, and more.
Why we like it: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a top medical association, so their stuff is based on medical science and research. A lot of the info is specifically for folks assigned female at birth, but they also have special sections for LGBTQIA+ and transgender/nonbinary teens.
What it’s got: More than 12,000(!! articles on any sex or relationship issue you can think of -- and probably some you didn’t know about! You can also write in with anonymous questions and get answers from a real live expert. And they’ve got a message board, a free text service, and free online chat if you’re looking for support, advice, or just community.
Why we like it: It’s run by a diverse, inclusive team headed by a woman. It’s won a TON of awards for quality information. And it’s been around since 1998, so it’s been around, and it’s not going anywhere. They can also help you find supportive medical and health care in your area.
What it’s got: A ton of info on health, sex, and relationships, all with a trans/gender-diverse focus. Plus tips on stuff like binding and tucking to help you line up your look and your gender identity and a great coming out guide written for trans youth BY trans youth.
Why we like it: Doctors and scientists work alongside real-life trans and gender-diverse people to get you accurate, relevant info on stuff YOU care about.
What it’s got: Fun articles, videos, quizzes, and tools like a period tracker and personal journal. Sexual, physical, and mental health information -- it’s all here.
Why we like it: They collaborate with experts (doctors, educators, health organizations) to provide reliable information that’s NOT boring.
What it’s got: Videos, articles, reading lists, webinars, and a lot more. You can search by topic, like “Bodies” or “Consent”.
Why we like it: In addition to the usual suspects, they have a whole section on sex for youth with disabilities, because every body matters!
You can’t trust all the stuff you see on social media, but these creators are doctors and sex educators who have the science to back up their posts.
TikTok
@askdoctorT – Dr. Tessa Commers specializes in teen medicine and handles all the awkward questions, like whether you can get a sore throat from an STI (yup).
@dr.allison.rodgers – Dr. Allison Rodgers is an OB/GYN (a doctor who specializes in the care of people assigned female at birth as well as pregnant people) and answers teens’ sex questions with the help of her daughter Lily.
@drjenniferlincoln – Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is an OB/GYN who shares a lot of information that can be hard to talk about, like abortion and menstruation.
@doctorCarlton – Dr. Carlton is a gay MD and self-proclaimed “CEO of Back Door Stuff.” He gives frank advice on sex with an emphasis on LGBTQIA+ issues.
@yes.tess – Yes Tess is a certified sex educator who shares info on masturbation, periods, and much more, including bilingual posts in English and French.
@sexedfiles – Mariah answers all the awkward questions and uses fun, helpful visual aids.
YouTube
We wish we had more channels for you, but YT’s policies make it hard for sex educators to share any content with people under 18. Here are three that should work for you:
Tons of short animated videos aimed at teens’ real questions about sex, gender, relationships, mental health, and so much more. Vids in multiple languages!
It’s NOT just abortion! Tons of short videos on topics like puberty, menstruation, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. AND they have vids in Spanish!
Shaftesbury Kids has a lot more on their channel than just sex ed, but their Every Body Curious playlists have great videos on relationships, self-image, LGBTQIA+ sexuality, and more. They also have a website.
Download a PDF of these resources so you can check them out anytime!