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Inside Out: Peer Education Sexual Health and Wellbeing

Peer Educators
Do you feel a bit turned InsideOUT sometimes when it comes to questions you have about your sexual orientation, gender identity, or sexual health?

Maybe it would help to share your concerns with someone who has been in the same situation as you... our peer educators can give you the Inside view on being OUT.


Caitlin Ryan Ask Caitlin
Answers to your questions about sexual health and living as an GLBTQ youth from a professional.

HIV
HIV doesn't discriminate. Black, Latina, Native American, Asian, straight, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, male, female, transgender -- anyone can become infected with HIV. Learn more about HIV here.
Women's Health
Is going to the GYN at the top of your list? Probably not, but it needs to be. Learn why here.
Safer Sex
How to use a condom. How to use a dental dam. How to bring up safer sex with your partner. All this and more here.
STIs
These little germs are some new friends you don't want to make. What do do if you've got 'em, how not to get 'em, and how to take care of yourself here.
Self Injury
If you or a friend is hurting themselves check here for help.
More health features here!
Community Our Lives

Young Gay & Bisexual Men
Stories, articles and community for questioning, gay, and bisexual young men.
Young Women
Stories, community, and an online zine for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning young women.
Bisexual Youth
Autobiographies, community, and resources for bisexual and questioning young people.
Trans*Topia
Stories, resources, community, and articles for the transgender community.
Youth of Color
Communities for African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Native American, and Latino/a youth

Three friends Youth Groups
There's probably a community group in your area to meet other GLBTQ youth. Check out our listings!
Relationships
We can't tell you what your significant other is thinking. But we can let you know some communication tips to make them comfortable with telling you what's on their mind. Check here.
Substance Abuse
The real deal with drugs and alcohol and the queer community. It might not be what you think. Young people speak out here.
More our lives features here!
Links Advocacy

Advocates For Youth Visit our sister sites:
www.advocatesforyouth.org
www.the media project.com
www.youthhiv.org
www.ambienteJóven.org
www.mysistahs.org
www.youthshakers.org

Back to School Back To School
Ideas, stories, and advocacy issues for junior high, high schools, and colleges. Go back to school!
Fight For Your Rights!
Sign a Petition to Support Sex Education!

More advocacy features here!

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