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Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Michelle Brasseur
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Young Research Library, Level A
Subjects: History, Language & Literature
Podcasts
- DisabilityAfterDark with Andrew Gurza"The DisabilityAfterDark Podcast was launched in September 2016, completely independently by Andrew Gurza. It is a podcast that shines a bright light on issues about sex and disability with host, Andrew Gurza. In just over 2 years, the show has amassed over 100,000 downloads worldwide and keeps going strong. It has been in the Top 100 Sexuality podcasts consistently in North America, and has received widespread positive reviews. New episodes are available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify every week."
- Sex with Emily"For 15 years, the Sex With Emily podcast has been liberating sex, pleasure and you. With new episodes every Tuesday and Friday, discover why Sex With Emily is ranked the #1 Sexuality podcast on iTunes."
- Sex Gets Real"In each episode, I talk with inspiring guests, answer your questions, and offer commentary on sexuality, kink, relationships, body image, emotional intelligence, and all of the things that help us feel more connected to our pleasure and aliveness. This podcast is a compassionate place to ask new questions and to unpack the harm done by our sex negative, body-shaming culture. Launched in January 2014, Sex Gets Real has been downloaded over 6 million times."
- Shameless Sex"Together, Amy and April combined forces to create the Shameless Sex Podcast, inspiring radical self-love, sexual empowerment, and shame-free intimacy. Shameless Sex is unabashed real talk about sexuality with a playful twist."
- Sexpots"The sex positive podcast where three women aren't ashamed to talk about how much they enjoy sex. Katy, Bitsy and Rebecca pull titillating topics out of the Sexpot and describe their experiences, sparing none of the juicy details. Dip into their dirty minds every Monday."
YouTube Channels
- Sexplanations"Sexplanations is sexedutainment for the universe hosted by Dr. Lindsey Doe. The show is designed around the 4 minutes model of YouTube EDU to share incredible knowledge while inspiring the audience to stay curious. The most viewed episode is Vagina Toys, followed Pelvic Exam, Anal Sex, Masturbation, and Consent. The channel has covered over 365 topics and has reached over 190 nations. It's in its seventh year and continuing shame-free, comprehensive efforts to educate on everything sex."
- Watts the Safeword"A kink friendly, sex education channel. Watts The Safeword is about breaking down stigmas, answering questions and sometimes traveling places with a number of guests! We try our best to make sex less scary for the people of the internet! Play safe, educate yourself and always act with consent."
General Health Information Resources
- MedlinePlusMedlinePlus is provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MedlinePlus provides free access to health information and resources designed for patients.
- UCLA Health - Health LibraryUse the search bar to search for resources related to your health.
Sexual Health Information Sources
- MedlinePlus - Sexual HeatlhMedlinePlus provides a health topic page specifically on Sexual Health that can connect you to some key resources. Remember that Sexual Health is a broad topic.
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Sexual HealthInformation on sexual health from the Centers for Disease Control including more specific information about reproductive health and LGBT health.
- Planned Parenthood - Sexual HealthLearn about sexual health form planned parenthood, including information on a variety of topics like gender identity, sex and relationships, and sexual orientation. Information is also provided for teens and parents.
- World Health Organization - Sexual HealthThe World Health Organization provides fact sheets, data, definitions, publications, and multimedia related to sexual health across the globe.
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Sexual Health & RelationshipsThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional membership organization for health care professionals specialized in women's health.
- Characteristics of Sexually Healthy Adults - Minnesota Department of HealthThis resource includes characteristics related to communication, relationships, self-esteem and self-worth, education, values, contraception, protection, and body integrity, and spirituality.
Los Angeles Resources for Sexual Health
- UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center)The Ashe Center provides services for students, including primary care, women's health, mental health, and STI & HIV testing. They have a PrEP Clinic and a Transgender Health Clinic, and resources are available for LGBTQ Health.
- UCLA Student Health Education & Promotion (SHEP)Student Health Education & Promotion (SHEP) is an office of Student Affairs that focuses on health education and health promotion. They work to cultivate a supportive campus community that optimizes the healthiest possible development, fosters academic success, and creates a platform for life-long well-being of the campus community and all its members. Visit their website to learn more and to find out about upcoming events.
- The Sexual Health RepriseThe Sexual Reprise airs live Thursdays from 6-7 pm PST on UCLARadio.com. UCLA Sexual Health Coalition members (DJ Beans and DJ Tofu Heartburn) and their guests discuss various aspects of sexual health, pleasure, and politics, play sexy tunes, and generally have a good time.
- Planned Parenthood LA"Since 1965, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles has provided high-quality, affordable, comprehensive reproductive health care to communities throughout LA County."
- Los Angeles LGBT Center - Sexual Health & Prevention Services"The Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the largest and most experienced providers of LGBT health and mental healthcare, supported by a research team working to advance the care and treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people."
- LA CondomFind free condoms near you.
- LA Don't Think KnowInformation about getting tested for STIs in Los Angeles.
STIs & HIV
"HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. There is currently no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. Some groups of people in the United States are more likely to get HIV than others because of many factors, including their sex partners and risk behaviors" (CDC "HIV Basics").
- Los Angeles Department of Public Health - HIV & STD Information"In this section, you can find information on HIV and the most common STDs and associated diseases, including HIV and STD prevention information, frequently asked questions, help with talking to your partners about HIV and STDs, information by population, information by disease, and more."
- TheBodyTheBody publishes HIV-related information, news, and perspectives to provide educational resources to the public and serve the HIV community.
- TheBody - HIV/AIDS: What You Need to KnowSymptoms, causes, treatments, testing, and other important info about HIV/AIDS.
- TheBody - Living With HIVHere, in brief, are 10 recommendations for how you can improve the quality (and length!) of your life with HIV.
- TheBody - Newly Diagnosed with HIV: Now What/Down-to-earth tips on mental health, medical care, and practical steps from a person who's been there.
PrEP & PEP
"PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV" (CDC "PrEP").
"PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV" (CDC "PEP").
- Ashe Center PrEP ClinicPreP/STI Reduction visits with a registered nurse. Interested in learning more about PrEP? Schedule a PrEP visit today using The Ashe Center Patient Portal. You may be eligible for a low-cost or no-cost waiver for your PrEP prescription through the Bruin Health Pharmacy. Ask your PrEP provider for details.
- Los Angeles Department of Public Health - PrEP & PEP InformationFind information about PrEP and PEP in LA County. PrEP and PEP are medicines that can be used to help prevent HIV.
- TheBody - 10 Questions and Answers About PrEP, the HIV Prevention PillThis resources provides answers to questions, such as what is PrEP and how does it work, how do I get PrEP, is PrEP safe, and more.