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In Search of Sex Ed
Reliable Online Information for Your Teen By Tamekia Reece
If there's something your teen needs to know concerning puberty or sexual health issues, I Wanna Know has the answers. Operated by the American Social Health Association, the site is easy to navigate and contains a plethora of information, ranging from puberty for girls and guys to the basics of STDs.
The section devoted to frequently asked questions is quite lengthy, but it includes lots of information on topics like the symptoms of an STD, condom use and the difference between love and sex.
Beginning with Abstinence and ending with Zygote (the cell formed when a male's sperm fertilizes a female's egg), the glossary is easy to understand and includes terms some other sites don't.
If they need advice, teens can ask and receive reliable information by e-mail, or they can log onto the chat room and have discussions with other teens. Better yet, I Wanna Know has numerous scheduled chat sessions, which are hosted by trained health communications specialists, so teens can get instant advice and answers.
I Wanna Know is the way to go for teens who need to know.
Taking the ball a little further than most others, Teenwire has articles in Spanish and celebrity interviews, where music artists, television personalities and authors weigh in on love, relationships and other topics.
Updated often, the site also contains a "Taking Action" section full of articles on teen activism and social issues that touch the lives of teens. Teens can ask the experts questions or can get and give advice in the "Hothouse" section.
