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The following resources are provided to help you become better informed, however UHS does not endorse content.
On this page:
- Condoms and other items for safer sex
- General sexual health
- Contraceptive choices
- Emergency contraception (EC, Plan B)
- HIV/AIDS and testing
- HPV and vaccination
- Men's health
- Pregnancy, testing and options
- Sexual assault / domestic violence
- Sexual decision-making
- Sexual difficulties
- Sexually transmitted infections / diseases
- Gynecology and Sexual Health
- Got questions?
Condoms and other products for safer sex:
Comprehensive sources that cover many aspects of health and sexuality:
- Sexuality and You - A Canadian website that takes a comprehensive look at sexuality.
- TeenTalk - Planned Parenthood's youth oriented sexual health information site. In English and Spanish, information about relationships and dating, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.
- The Kinsey Institute - Pioneer researcher Alfred Kinsey's work on human sexual behavior continues here.
- Guttmacher Institute - A wealth of information about sex from one of the premier sexual and reproductive health research and policy institutions in the U.S.
UHS Resources:
- Contraception - Learn about different birth control options and how to get them at UHS.
- UHS Gynecology and Sexual Health Clinic - How to get contraception and other gynecological health services at UHS, plus a web tutorial to learn about your contraceptive options.
Other Resources:
- Planned Parenthood of Michigan - 734-973-0710 - 3100 Professional Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Clinical services including STD and HIV testing, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and options counseling.
- Bedsider.org - provides information on birth control methods, e-mail or text birth control reminders, testimonials and more.
- University of Illinois: McKinley Health Center - Online contraception education "class."
Emergency contraception (EC, Plan B):
- UHS Emergency Contraception - How to get emergency contraception and gynecological health services at UHS.
- Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan - 734-973-0710 - 3100 Professional Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Clinical services including STD and HIV testing, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and options counseling.
- UHS HIV Antibody Testing - How to get HIV testing at UHS.
Other HIV testing sites:
- Spectrum Center - Mondays, 6-8 PM during Fall and Winter semesters
- The Corner Health Center 734-484-3600
- Unified: HIV Health and Beyond 800-872-2437
- Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan 734-973-0155
- Washtenaw County Public Health Department 734-544-6700
- HIV and STD Testing Resources - searchable database of test sites
- Medications for HIV Prevention at UHS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention phone numbers:
- English 800-232-4636
- Spanish 800-344-7432
- TTY for the hearing and speech impaired 800-243-7889
UM Health System HIV/AIDS Treatment Program : Case management, medical specialists, social services, links to HIV resources.
Websites:
- AIDS Info is a service of the US Department of Health and Human Services which provides information on federally approved HIV treatment.
- AIDS Partnership Michigan Statewide information about resources, care, local activities and links to other resources.
- AVERT An UK-based organization that provides information and resources in the fight against HIV.
- CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Frequently asked questions, up to date information, testing resources, hoaxes and rumors. Exceptional site to get accurate information.
- CDC National Prevention Information Network HIV, STD and TB information site.
- Gay Men's Health Crisis A New York City organization that was among the first to organize to fight against HIV.
- HIVInsite is a "gateway to AIDS knowledge" maintained by the University of California at San Francisco.
- The Body HIV/AIDS information site. Covers basics for those newly diagnosed. Provides treatment options, quality of life and information about policy and activism.
- UHS HPV and Vaccination - Vaccination for human papilloma virus (HPV) is now available.
- UHS Pap Tests and HPV
- University Health Service - UHS provides clinical services for men, such as assessment for sexually transmitted infections. Click link to learn options for visiting.
- Men's Health Network - Non-profit educational organization committed to improving the health and wellness of men.
- Planned Parenthood Men's Health
Pregnancy, testing and options:
- UHS Pregnancy Testing - Learn how to get pregnancy testing and options counseling at UHS.
- Pregnancy Resources - ArborWeb lists local resources.
Sexual assault / domestic violence:
- Sexual Assault Services at UHS
- U-M Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center - Campus resource for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. 24-hour crisis line: 734-963-3333
- U-M Counseling and Psychological Services - Free, confidential services for UM students.
- SafeHouse Center - Free and confidential services for any person victimized by abuse and who lives or works in Washtenaw County. Programs include counseling, court accompaniment, information and referrals, emergency shelter and personal advocacy.
- Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence - Michigan policy, information, and resource links to statistics and local help.
- National Institute of Justice: Sexual Victimization of College Women - Outlines two recent surveys and their results about the sexual victimization of women on US college campuses.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center - Informative website with statistics and general information.
- Rape Abuse and Incest National Network - Information and link to statistics about sexual assault. Advice on how to help a friend who has been assaulted.
- UCLA Medical Center Rape Treatment Center - Information and statistics about the impact of rape, date rape drugs, what to do if you are assaulted.
- Sexual Assault and Rape (Brown University) - Comprehensive link to resources about sexual assault including: what to do if assaulted, consent, the medical exam, advice to men, sexual harassment and dating violence.
Sexual decision-making:
- It's Your (Sex) Life Guide - This is a MTV-sponsored website that provides a comprehensive look at the decisions and choices that you face about sex: contraception, abstinence, STDs and how to talk to your partner.
- Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention - Informative website that helps young adults communicate what they need/want from partners.
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the US - Information, advocacy, education resources, talking to parents, partners, generally increasing awareness.
University Health Service
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- U-M Counseling and Psychological Services - Free, confidential counseling for UM students. You can talk with a caring professional about sexual difficulties and concerns.
- UM Health System Sexual Health Counseling Services - Excellent local resource. Fees for services, covered by some insurance plans.
- Go Ask Alice! - Informative website that allows you to search the archives for answers to sexual dysfunction questions.
Sexual transmitted infections:
UHS STI Assessment
How to get assessed for sexually transmitted infections at UHS.
Planned Parenthood of Mid-Michigan
734-973-0710
3100 Professional Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Clinical services including STD and HIV testing, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and options counseling.
The Corner Health Center
734-484-3600
Serving ages 12-25
A wide array of clinical services including sexual health.
47 N. Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Washtenaw County Health Department
734-544-6700
555 Towner Blvd., Suite 121, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
STD and HIV testing
Herpes Simplex Virus Support Group - Washtenaw County HELP
Local support group (meets in Ypsilanti) for people living with genital herpes, including support, information and guest speakers.
National STD/HIV Hotlines:
- English 800-342-2437
- Spanish 800-344-7432
- TTY for the hearing and speech impaired 800-243-7889
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fact sheets for symptom and treatment plus links to other sites.
UHS Gynecology and Sexual Health Clinic
Provides a full range of gynecological health care services, including Routine Gynecological Health Exams, contraception, and diagnosis and treatment for a full range of health concerns.
Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan
734-973-0710
3100 Professional Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Clinical services including STD and HIV testing, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and options counseling.
Planned Parenthood
Brief reproductive health lessons, including “How Pregnancy Happens,” “The Menstrual Cycle” and more
Go Ask Alice!
Health question and answer service by the Health Promotion Program at Health Services, Columbia University.
Afraid To Ask?
"In-depth information and graphic photographs that will give you a better understanding of highly personal health issues."