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Sexuality Web Links
For those of you who surf the web here is a selection of web sites I have found useful and entertaining. There is a great deal of sexual material on the WEB, from pornography, (usually something you have to pay for) to informative medical sites. There are also chat rooms to explore “cyber sex” in. Some sites are very serious while others are charming and funny.

For those of us who are shy, browsing the web at home offers a great deal of privacy. Not sure where to look? Send me an e-mail and I’ll give you some starting tips.

As always I don’t recommend exploring anything you feel uncomfortable with or that might be illegal. Human sexuality has the capacity to be fun as well as reproductive. Best of all is keeping it safe.

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)
www.lookingglass.org

Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue. TLG is a disability community based nonprofit organization, which emerged from the independent living movement, and was founded in 1982 in Berkeley, California. Our mission is "To create, demonstrate and encourage non-pathological and empowering resources and model early intervention services for families with disability issues in parent or child which integrate expertise derived from personal disability experience and disability culture."

GayHealth.com
www.GayHealth.com

GayHealth.com is the first health and wellness site dedicated to Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men and women. Staffed by professionals from within our own community, the site provides easy, private access to accurate, current and vital health information.

The Gynecological Exam for Women with Developmental Disabilities and Other Functional Limitations
www.bhawd.org/sitefiles/TblMrs/cover.html

This manual was produced under the auspices of the Women's Wellness Project, a collaborative effort between the Regional Center of the East Bay and the Women's Health Project of UCP of the Golden Gate. Funding for this manual was provided by the Wellness Initiative of the California Department of Developmental Services.

SexSupport.org
www.SexSupport.org

A nicely done chatty site about sexuality and disabilities. It's made to be easily navigable for persons with vision problems also. Included on the site is a forum for asking questions. There is also erotica, safe sex guidelines and emphasis on a supportive environment.

Sexual Health
www.SexualHealth.com

Packed with information about sexuality. The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them.

My Pleasure
www.mypleasure.com/education/disability/index.asp

A site where you can send in questions. Practical information, good references. A complete resource for education, information and sexual enhancement products for people who have various disabilities or health-related conditions that might otherwise limit their sexual functioning or satisfaction.

Disability Connections
disabilityconnections.org/sexuality.htm

Good site all around. Also addresses being crime victims. Disability Connections is a private, nonprofit agency whose mission is to connect people with developmental disabilities and their families to supports. Unlike many other organizations, we do not provide services to the community. Rather, we focus on connecting people with other people, families, agencies, groups, government organizations, corporations and clubs. Empowerment is the goal.