A list of online resources related to sexuality, sex therapy, sexual health, sex education and enhanced sexuality, as well as resources for sex addiction, porn addiction & alcoholism and other substance abuse.


I have found these sites invaluable to my research, training, teaching, and work with patients as a Certified Sex Therapist and Addiction Counselor in Orange County, CA.


If you think your site would be a valuable and appropriate addition to this list, would like to recommend another, or wish to report a broken link,  please email me.

Categories

Sex Therapy/Research

Enhancing Your Sexuality

Sexual Health

Sexual Dysfunction

Sex & Aging

Sexual Orientation/Identity

Addictions  & Support

Sex & Disability

Tantric Sex

 

 

Sex Therapy, Sexual Medicine, Sexual Research, Counseling Psychology Organizations & Journals

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)

The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists

British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy

The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality

Sexual Medicine Society of North America

International Society for Sexual Medicine

The American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynocologists

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

The Kinsey Institute

 

The Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality

Journal of the History of Sexuality

The Journal of Sex Research

 

 

Enhancing Your Sexuality: Toys, Films & Tips

Sinclair Institute - high quality toys & educational vids

Loving Sex: instructional videos for couples

Freddy & Eddy's: sex toys tested & reviewed

Condom Revolution: friendly & informative staff in OC locations, also online sales

Bettersex.com: quality and reliable company

Good Vibes: good variety and reliable

Eden Fantasies Products

The Pleasure Chest

A Little Deeper: an excellent sex cushion for couples

Extreme Restraints: sex toys for the adventurous

Sex Positions site using drawings from Women's Health Magazine

Sex Positions site using drawings from Cosmopolitian Magazine

Sex Positions reference site using animations

Sex Positions site using graphic video

The New School of Erotic Massage

Men's Heath Kinky Sex Tips

Ideas & guidelines for experimenting

The Joy of Making Love: a site listing erotic books, sexual information/education books and DVDs

One of my personal favorites: BetterSexTips!

 

Sexuality & Sexual Health Information for Adults & Teens

 

Kinsey Institute Sex FAQ & Statistics

SexualHealth.com

SexSmartFilms: promoting sexual literacy

Sex Info Online: from UCSB

How Stuff Works: Sexuality

Go Ask Alice: from Columbia University

Centers for Disease Control: Sexual Health

Ask Dan & Jennifer: a fun website with video

Coalition for Positive Sexuality

The Female G Spot: info and graphics

3D Vulva: graphical presentatine of the vulva, clitoris, vagina

Dr. Laura Berman - info & products

Betty Dodson Sex Info Online

Sexual Health.org: good info on all aspects of sexuality, incl. birth control & STIs

The American Social Heath Association: comprehensive sexual health info site

Sexuality Information & Education Council of the United States

Planned Parenthood

My Contraception Tool: for under age 25

 

Sex Ed 101

Scarleteen: comprehensive site for teens

I Wanna Know: for teens

Sex Etc.: for teens

Teen Source: good birth control information

About Kid's Health: How the Body Develops

 

Avert: HIV/AIDS Info

The Body.com: HIV/AIDS Resource

AIDS.org

 

Sexual Dysfunction


A good overview of Sexual Dysfunctions

Female Sexual Dysfunctions at WebMD

Encyclopedia Britannica on Sexual Dysfunction

American Family Physician on Erectile Dysfunction

National Institute of Health on Erectile Dysfunction

American Family Physician: Great info on Female Sexual Dysfunction

 

 

Sex & Aging

Great Sex After 40

National Institute on Aging: Sexuality

Study on Sexuality at Midlife and Beyond

The North American Menopause Society


34 Menopause Symptoms

Healthline Menopause Learning Center

 

 

Sexual Orientation & Identity

 

APA: Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality

APA: Transgender Individuals & Gender Identity

Gender & Sexuality Resources

Online Nurse: A Guide to LGBT Health Resources

Gay & Lesbian Studies Links

GLBT Resource Page

365 Gay:  Huge news website with articles on gay living, lifestyle, culture, politics and more

Gay Rights site

Queer Resources

Sexual Orientation: Science, Education & Policy

Bi Magazine

The Journal of Bisexuality

American Institute of Bisexuality

Bisexual Resource Center

World Professional Assoc. for Transgender Health

Sexual Reassignment Surgery

Asexuality

Sex & Disability



Sex & Disability

Sexuality & Disability Myths & Facts

Accessible Sex Toys

 

Tantric Sex

Tantric Sex.com

Tantra Magazine

Tantra.org

TantraWorks

Philosophy of Love, Sex & Orgasm

The Kama Sutra Online


Addiction & Support Groups


The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

NIDA for Teens

Struggling Teens: finding addiction treatment for teens

The Partnership at Drugfree.org

International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment

The National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Drug Guide for Parents

Interactive Drug Free World

PubMed on Alcoholism

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Center for Online Addiction

The Fix: a great online magazine focusing on addiction & addicts

My Addiction.com: online addiction & recovery resources

The Sober Village

SobrietyTips


AA Speaker Recordings
Huge site of AA Speaker recordings
AA Speaker Recordings at iTunes

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA Meetings online

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)

Al-Anon & Alateens: for family and loved ones of addicts

Codependents Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous

Sexaholics Anonymous

COSA: for spouses & partners of sex addicts


Narcotics Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous

Marijuana Anonymous

Crystal Meth Anonymous

 

Gamblers Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

Food Addicts Anonymous

Dual Diagnosis Website: information for those suffering from addiction & mental illness



Note: I hope you find this information of value. While I have collected and organized this compendium, I am not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the listed sites.

 

Michael Smith, MFT, CST

Certified Sex Therapist

Addiction Specialist

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

1601 Dove Street,

Suite 230

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-338-9525

smiththerapy@cox.net

Serving Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, Long Beach, Corona, Riverside, northern San Diego County.

 

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