Sexuality and identity development are a big part of adolescence, and mark the transition into adulthood. All teens must go through these difficult changes, and the journey can be made even more challenging for teens who do not conform to the ‘norm’.  Parents and educators in the past often dismissed sexual feelings toward members of the same sex as ‘just a phase’, leaving countless individuals scarred and damaged. In recent years, however, more understanding has been shed on GLBTQ and sexuality. The following sites offer just a glimpse of what is available, and include information about love, sexuality, gender development, and STDs, among other things.

This site is from the BBC, and includes scientific explanations of love. There are also additional links on the page with more information about puberty, sexuality, and teens.

This is a site maintained by the non-profit group AVERT, which is an AIDS charity. It includes helpful information about safe birth control, HIV/AIDS, puberty, and relationships. It also includes information for Gay and Lesbian teens.

KidsHealth from Nemours has information about sexual development, including gender identity, sexual experimentation, and safe sex practices for parents, kids, and teens.

Children, Youth, and Women’s Health Services of Australia has information about sexuality and health for young adults and for parents.