Sex Ed
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth have unique sexual health needs. However you identify, this page is designed to help you stay safe and informed.
This page covers a lot of basics, just for LGBTQ youth – topics they probably didn’t mention in your average Sex Ed class – like sexual pleasure, dating and relationships, and safer sex.
Youth Blog–How Do I Know I Have Received Sexual Consent?
Youth Blog–Syphilis on the Rise: What Do You Need to Know?
Youth Blog—Your Annual Check-Up: Going to the Gynecologist as a Trans-Masculine Individual
Youth Blog–Ask an Expert: Should Girls Who Have Sex with Other Girls Worry about Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Youth Blog—What’s the Deal with Herpes?
Youth Blog—Keeping It Safe(r) and Steamy
Youth Blog—What You Should Know about Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Dr. Meredith Chivers: How Do You Know If You’re Gay?
Dr. Meredith Chivers: What is Sexual Fluidity?
Dr. Meredith Chivers: What is Sexual Orientation?
Is oral sex safer sex?
The answer might be more complicated than you think. Our newest video talks about the benefits and risks of oral sex, including what you need to know to protect... Read More »
Pride 2011: Community in Action!
Do you want to be in the next IMPACT Program video about what you love about your sexuality? Or do you want to share why you’re a hero?... Read More »
Sexual Health: Female Condom (FC2)
Become an expert on the female condom (FC2)! Our newest sexual health video goes over the basics of the FC2, including how you can use it for both vaginal... Read More »
Young Women’s Sexual Health Video – NEW from IMPACT Program!
Are you sex smart? We’ve already shared some safer sex tips in our male condom and lube videos. Now, you can check out our women’s sexual health video to... Read More »
Dyke March Diaries: What We Love
The third Dyke March Diaries entry is about things that we love. Some of us love women, some love men, some love all genders, and we all love to... Read More »
Which lube is right for me?
We received such a great response from our condom video. Many of you also had questions about lube, so we decided to make a video to share some information... Read More »
It’s not just if you use a condom, its how you use a condom.
We just published result of a study showing 95% of young men who have sex with men (MSM) make errors when using condoms. So what were some of the... Read More »
“Austin Is Doing Something” a mural about HIV/AIDS
We joined the celebration of the Austin Is Doing Something mural in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. The mural raises awareness of HIV and sparks dialogue around what we... Read More »
What is Bisexuality?
Dr. Brian Dodge of Indiana University answers the question, what is bisexuality? This interview with Dr. Brian Mustanski was filmed at a recent research conference.
Please note: Any statistical data... Read More »
Is Bisexuality the Same for Men & Women?
Is bisexuality the same in men and women? Dr. Brian Dodge of Indiana University discusses gender differences in bisexuality. He is interviewed by Dr. Brian Mustanski, Director of the... Read More »
Parenting a gay, lesbian, or bisexual youth
A discussion with Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams about parenting a gay, lesbian, or bisexual youth. The discussion focuses on parents’ reactions to their children coming out.
Dr. Savin-Williams is... Read More »
Coming Out to Your Parents
