Helpful Websites
The following websites provide information on everything to finding a sex therapist to learning more about human sexuality. Some of the websites do have explicit material. So, before sitting down with your eight year old you might want to take a look at the websites yourself. Click the photo of the website(s) you wish to view. Explore and Enjoy!
AASECT
(The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)
An interdisciplinary professional organization that not only provides training for sexuality educators, counselors and therapists, but also provides information about the certification processes that sex educators, counselors, and therapists undergo. Their are some great brief articles that discuss what sex therapy is.
SSTAR
(Society For Sex Therapy and Research)
SSTAR is an interdisciplinary professional organization that meets annually and has members in many countries. This website includes a helpful therapist directory for finding a sex therapist who is also a member of SSTAR. Remember, active involvement in professional organization, like this one, is a sign that your practitioner is dedicated to learning more about their own profession.
SIECUS
(Sexuality Information and Education Council of The United States)
This a great website to get a glimpse of some of the current issues in sexuality today. Explore this website and see where some individuals wish to see happen in the world of sex education. Perhaps it will be enlightening for you.
The Kinsey Institute
In a way, Alfred Kinsey helped start it all. The Kinsey Institute continues to supply the world with research on human sexuality and contains archives of Alfred and his team's work. Many interesting articles.
Sex Smart Films
This video archive website contains videos on a variety of topics related to sexuality. You will find instructional videos, historical perspectives on sexuality, documentaries, and interesting commercials from around the world concerning sexuality.
Good Therapy
A great website for becoming an informed consumer of therapy. The website has multiple articles on how to select a therapist, what to look for in a therapy session, and some suggestions on what may qualify for seeking care from a mental health provider.
Expanding Sex Therapy
This is sex therapist Gina Ogden's wonderful website. You will find summaries of her books, her understanding of sex therapy, and great articles for developing your understanding of sex therapy.