Are you ready to date? Do you know the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships? This is a very simple, quick guide suitable for anyone beginning to explore romantic relationships. Check out the other articles on related topics, such as break-ups and sexting, as well.
love is respect provides information, support and advocacy to people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions about dating, intimate relationships, relationships in multi-cultural contexts, LGBTQ+ relationships and much more. Learn how to identify "love bombing", create a safety plan for surviving an abusive relationship, get tips to support a friend or roommate dealing with abuse... it's all here. There's also a quiz to help you figure out if your relationship is healthy.
You've met someone online and you're a little unsure how to proceed with the relationship - or if you should proceed at all. This article by RAINN, the American anti-sexual violence organisation, lists steps you can take to increase your safety when interacting with others through online dating apps and services.
This seven-years-strong YouTube channel by Dr Lindsey Doe provides "sexedutainment" on everything relating to sex and the body. Some popular episodes are "Vagina Toys", "Anal Sex", "Masturbation" and "Consent", but there are playlists on anatomy, abortions and much more. Each video, like Dr Doe herself, is friendly, energetic and no-nonsense.
A comic series by Erica Moen and Matthew Nolan (and guest artists), this started as a review of sex toys and has come to cover not just masturbation, but a really broad range of topics relating to sex. The comics are delightful: funny, relentlessly honest and inclusive. (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)
This book is an all-encompassing guide to help guys navigate sex, relationships and consent in the post-#MeToo world. In direct, approachable language, the author delves into masturbation, body image, gender identity, sexual orientation among other topics, entirely without judgement. The book is available at public libraries.
This international platform is dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and promoting healthy practices in Muslim communities. Their "Resource Library" contains a lot of materials relating to sexual violence in particular, in the form of videos, handouts and reports. (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)
Women with disabilities are sexual beings too. This India-based website, by feminist organisations Point of View and CREA, was created by people with disabilities, disability rights activists, counselling professionals and other groups working on disability. The sections "Body", "Sex", "Relationships", "Parenting" and "Violence" impart considered, empathetic advice. There’s also "Skin Stories”: essays by people with disabilities and chronic illness. (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)
DisOrdinary Love, an Instagram account run by Disabled People’s Association, explores how persons with disabilities experience love, desire, and intimacy. DisOrdinary Love offers a space to engage with the intersection of sexuality and disability, aggregating content about autistic/neurotypical relationships, boundary-setting, body positivity and a lot more. It also runs programmes and workshops catered to persons with disabilities and their caregivers, as well as allies.
There are a number of TikTok channels that post fun, quick hits on sex, relationships and health. Check out some of the following:
https://www.tiktok.com/@sexedwithdb
https://www.tiktok.com/@yes.tess
https://www.tiktok.com/@askdoctort
https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatiehaan
Many online sex-ed resources are based out of Singapore, so some information may not be 100% relevant. Otherwise, most of the content is universal.
These sites are not a substitute for medical advice or formal sex-ed lessons, but they’ll provide a solid foundation. No matter how random your question, the answer is almost definitely on these pages.