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262 resources

Support service

1800RESPECT

Australian national 24/7 counselling service for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · Australia

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Professional directory

AASECT

Professional sexuality educator, counselor, and therapist resources and referrals.

Sexual wellness

Mixed · United States / international members

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Nonprofit

Ace Week

International annual campaign raising awareness and education about asexuality each October.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free · International

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Dating app

AFF

AdultFriendFiner is an adult dating and social network for casual dating, friendships, relationships, and connection.

DatingConsentPrivacy and digital safety

Free with paid options · International; availability and policies vary

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Website

All Bodies

Inclusive sexual education and wellness content covering menstruation, vaginal health, and pleasure.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

AMAZE

Age-appropriate videos about puberty, sexuality, consent, and relationships.

Sexual wellnessConsentHealthy relationships

Free · Global online access

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Professional directory

American Board of Sexology

Certification body for sexologists, with a directory of educational institutions and credentialed professionals.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · International

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Support service

AMODEFA

AMODEFA is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · Mozambique

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Nonprofit

AMSSAC

Mexican association for sexual health advancing comprehensive sexuality education and rights in Latin America.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Mexico

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Nonprofit

APCOM

APCOM is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessPrivacy and digital safety

Free · Asia-Pacific

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Nonprofit

AUREA

Volunteer-run aromantic-spectrum organisation for recognition, education, and advocacy.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free · International

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Publication

Autostraddle

Queer culture, relationships, identity, and sex-positive commentary.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Community platform

AVEN

World's largest online asexual community and archive of resources on asexuality.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free · International

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Education platform

Betty Dodson

Archive and educational legacy of Betty Dodson's bodysex workshops and sexual liberation teaching.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Education platform

Bish

Free UK sexual health information site for young people covering sex, relationships, pleasure, and consent.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United Kingdom / global online

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Professional association

British Naturism

UK naturist organization with community information, events, and beach guidance.

NaturismCommunity events

Cost varies or unknown · United Kingdom

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Nonprofit

Brook

UK sexual health charity for under-25s, providing education, training, and free digital resources.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United Kingdom

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Website

BZgA

German federal health education centre publishing authoritative sexual health and prevention information.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Germany

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YouTube channel

Caitlin V

Sex and relationship education focused on pleasure, confidence, communication, and intimacy.

Sexual wellnessConsentHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Website

CARAS

Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities; sponsors APA-accredited continuing education.

KinkSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Website

Casey Tanner

LGBTQIA+-affirming certified sex therapist publishing free short-form education on pleasure, desire, and identity.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · United States / global online

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Website

Castaways Travel

Travel agency for adults-only lifestyle cruises and clothing-optional resorts.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity events

Paid · North America; worldwide destinations

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Char Travel

Travel service for adults-only, clothing-optional, and lifestyle vacations.

Ethical non-monogamy

Paid · United States; international destinations

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Website

Clitorosity

Community-driven education project celebrating the full anatomy of the clitoris.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free · Global online access

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YouTube channel

Come Curious

UK podcast and video channel interviewing guests about sex, relationships, and pleasure.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free · United Kingdom / global online

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Education platform

Coral

Intimacy, communication, and sexual-wellness learning for adults.

Sexual wellnessConsentHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Education platform

Dipsea

Intimacy-oriented audio stories and wellness content for adults.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Paid · International; availability may vary

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YouTube channel

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Board-certified OB-GYN delivering blunt, accessible sexual and reproductive health education on short-form video.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · United States / global online

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Education platform

Elevatus Training

Sexuality education curriculum and training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Paid · International

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Podcast

Emily Morse

Doctor of human sexuality hosting the long-running Sex with Emily podcast on intimacy, desire, and communication.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

Emily Nagoski

Sex educator and author of Come As You Are; research-based education on desire, arousal, and responsive sexuality.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Nonprofit

EngenderHealth

EngenderHealth is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Global; Africa

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Nonprofit

Equal Ground

Equal Ground is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Sri Lanka

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Website

Ericka Hart

Black queer sex educator and activist addressing sexuality, race, cancer survival, and pleasure.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

Erika Lust

Feminist ethical adult filmmaker producing education-adjacent erotic content and sexual wellbeing resources.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Education platform

Erotic Blueprints

Sexologist Jaiya's Erotic Blueprint framework for understanding desire types and improving sexual connection.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Paid · International

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Education platform

Esther Perel

Psychotherapist offering relationship education, podcasts, and workshops on desire and modern intimacy.

Healthy relationshipsSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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YouTube channel

Evie Lupine

BDSM educator producing detailed, consent-focused kink guides and long-form instruction.

KinkBDSMConsent

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Dating app

Feeld

Open-minded dating app for diverse identities and relationship structures.

DatingConsentEthical non-monogamy

Free with paid options · International; availability varies by region

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Education platform

Ferly

Guided sexual-wellness learning and mindfulness content.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Dating app

FET

Kink and BDSM dating app for adult fetish-community connection and conversation.

KinkBDSMConsent

Free with paid options · International; app availability may vary

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Event platform

Fetish Con

Multi-day fetish convention with workshops on consent and kink safety, plus vendor marketplace.

KinkBDSMCommunity events

Paid · United States

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Community platform

FetLife

Adult social network for BDSM, fetish, and kink communities, groups, discussion, and events.

KinkBDSMCommunity events

Free with paid options · International

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Professional directory

FLASSES

Latin American federation of sexology societies coordinating research and sexuality education across the region.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free · Latin America

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Support service

FORGE

Transgender-focused organisation providing support and training for survivors of sexual violence.

ConsentSexual wellness

Free · United States

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Nonprofit

FPFE

Spanish federation for family planning and sexual and reproductive health, member of IPPF.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Spain

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Nonprofit

Free Speech Coalition

Trade association for the adult entertainment industry addressing labour standards, safety, and free expression.

Sexual wellnessPrivacy and digital safety

Free with paid options · International

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Nonprofit

Fumble

UK learning and development charity by Choice Support producing accessible sex and relationship education for people with learning disabilities.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United Kingdom

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Support service

Galop

UK LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity providing specialist support for victims of hate crime and sexual violence.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · United Kingdom

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Support service

Gender DynamiX

Gender DynamiX is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · South Africa

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Nonprofit

Gender Spectrum

Organisation providing gender-inclusive resources, groups, and training for young people and the adults around them.

Healthy relationshipsConsent

Free · International

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Nonprofit

GLAAD

Media advocacy organisation working to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representation.

Healthy relationshipsConsent

Free · International

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Education platform

Gottman Institute

Research-based relationship education, couples workshops, and therapist certification from 50 years of couples research.

Healthy relationshipsSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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YouTube channel

Hannah Witton

UK-based creator covering sex, relationships, disability, and body image with researched, personal discussion.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · United Kingdom / global online

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Dating app

HER

LGBTQ+ dating and community platform, particularly for women and queer people.

DatingHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Dating app

Hinge

Relationship-oriented dating app with profile-based matching.

DatingHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Education platform

Ian Kerner

Licensed sex therapist and author providing couples and individual sexuality education, writing, and resources.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · United States / global online

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Nonprofit

InterACT

Advocacy organisation for intersex youth, addressing bodily autonomy and medical consent.

ConsentSexual wellness

Free · International

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Nonprofit

Ipas Africa

Ipas Africa is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Africa

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Nonprofit

IPPF

Global federation of 100+ locally led member associations delivering sexual and reproductive health services in 150+ countries.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · International

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Nonprofit

Iranti

Iranti is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · Africa

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Professional directory

ISSWSH

Women’s sexual-health education and clinical resources.

Sexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Education platform

Jaiya

Sexologist and author offering pleasure education, workshops, and the Erotic Blueprint framework.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Publication

Jennifer Gunter

OB-GYN and menopause specialist writing evidence-based sexual and reproductive health columns and myth-busting.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · International

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Nonprofit

JOICFP

JOICFP is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Japan; Global

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Community platform

Kasidie

Adult social community for swinging, lifestyle events, kink, and sexually adventurous interests.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity eventsConsent

Mixed · Primarily United States; availability may vary

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Dating app

KinkD

Kink, BDSM, fetish, and alternative-lifestyle dating and social app for adults.

KinkBDSMConsent

Free with paid options · International; app-store availability may vary

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Event platform

KinkFest Portland

Annual three-day West Coast kink conference with 50+ educational classes, run by the Portland Leather Alliance.

KinkBDSMCommunity events

Paid · United States

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Event platform

KinkFest UK

Weekend-long educational kink conference in the UK with workshops, discussions, and play.

KinkBDSMCommunity events

Paid · United Kingdom

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Website

Kinkly

Large kink, BDSM, and sexual wellness encyclopedia with editorially reviewed definitions and guides.

KinkBDSMSexual wellness

Free with paid options · Global online access

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YouTube channel

Laci Green

Long-running sex-positive video education on consent, feminism, body image, and sexuality.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

Lasexologia.com

Madrid-based sexology institute offering therapy, training, and public sexuality education in Spanish.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · Spain

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YouTube channel

Leeza Mangaldas

Indian sexuality educator and author of The Sex Book, focused on consent and pleasure for young adults.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · India / global online

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Dating app

Lex

Text-first LGBTQ+ community and connection platform.

DatingHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Education platform

Lilli.ch

Swiss sexual health information and counselling platform for young people, in German and French.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Switzerland

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Publication

Love Matters Arabic

Love Matters Arabic is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Healthy relationshipsPleasure education

Free · Middle East and North Africa

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Support service

MaleSurvivor

Resources, therapist directory, and support for male survivors of sexual trauma.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · United States / global online

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YouTube channel

Mama Doctor Jones

Board-certified OB-GYN debunking reproductive-health myths and explaining sexual and menstrual health.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · United States / global online

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Education platform

Morpheous

Free bondage and BDSM education library with illustrated technique instruction from a long-established educator.

BDSMKink

Free · Global online access

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Podcast

Multiamory

Podcast and education on ethical non-monogamy, communication, and attachment.

PolyamoryConsentEthical non-monogamy

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Website

My-Travel

UK advisory site comparing lifestyle, naturist, and adults-only holidays.

Ethical non-monogamy

Cost varies or unknown · United Kingdom; international destinations

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Professional association

NFN Open & Bloot

Dutch nude-recreation association with beach information, community guidance, and advocacy.

NaturismCommunity events

Cost varies or unknown · Netherlands

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Podcast

Non-Monogamy Help

Advice podcast and free resource library on jealousy, opening relationships, and non-monogamy communication.

Ethical non-monogamyHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

OMGYES

Research-informed pleasure, communication, and intimacy learning.

Sexual wellnessConsentPleasure education

Paid · Global online access

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Support service

Oogachaga

Oogachaga is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · Singapore

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Education platform

Opening Up

Education and resources on consensual non-monogamy.

PolyamoryConsentEthical non-monogamy

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Support service

OUT LGBT Well-being

OUT LGBT Well-being is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · South Africa

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Dating app

Passion.com

Adult personals and social platform for casual dating, flirtation, and adult connection.

DatingConsentPrivacy and digital safety

Free with paid options · International; availability and policies vary

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Nonprofit

PFLAG

National organisation uniting LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies with support and advocacy resources.

Healthy relationshipsSexual wellness

Free · United States

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Education platform

Pleasure Mechanics

Online pleasure education courses and workshops focused on technique, communication, and body literacy.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free with paid options · International

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Podcast

Polyamory Weekly

Long-running podcast and resource hub on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy hosted by Cunning Minx.

PolyamoryEthical non-monogamy

Free · Global online access

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Education platform

Polysecure

Attachment-informed education for consensual non-monogamy.

PolyamoryEthical non-monogamyHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

QueerHealth

Free queer sexual health information library produced by UK community organisations.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United Kingdom / global online

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YouTube channel

Rena Malik

Board-certified urologist explaining sexual medicine, pelvic health, and intimacy from a clinical perspective.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · United States / global online

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Nonprofit

RRAAM Malaysia

RRAAM Malaysia is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Malaysia

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Nonprofit

Rutgers

Dutch knowledge centre for sexual and reproductive health and rights, working nationally and internationally.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Netherlands / international

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Education platform

SAfAIDS

SAfAIDS is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free · Eastern and Southern Africa

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Nonprofit

SafeBAE

Survivor-founded, youth-led sexual violence prevention organisation providing free consent education to schools.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · United States

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Nonprofit

Sahiyo

Sahiyo is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · South and Southeast Asia

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Nonprofit

Scarleteen

Inclusive sex and relationships education centering young people and queer communities.

Sexual wellnessConsentHealthy relationships

Donation supported · Global online access

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Community platform

SDC

International erotic dating and lifestyle community for adult couples, singles, swingers, and kinksters.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity eventsConsent

Free with paid options · International

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Website

Sex Ed Rescue

Resource hub for parents and educators on age-appropriate sexuality education, including disability-inclusive materials.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · Australia / global online

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Publication

Sex on Wednesday

Weekly newsletter by sexual health writer Martha Kempner on sex, relationships, and policy.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Education platform

Sex, Etc.

Teen-created sex education and relationships information.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United States / global online access

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YouTube channel

Sexplanations

Educational YouTube videos on sexuality, bodies, and relationships.

Sexual wellnessConsentHealthy relationships

Free · Global online access

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YouTube channel

Shan Boodram

AASECT-certified sexologist and intimacy educator covering desire, dating, and sexual confidence.

Sexual wellnessDating

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Website

Shibari Safety

Free safety-focused reference for rope bondage learning pathways, vetted resources, and community standards.

BDSMKinkPrivacy and digital safety

Free · Global online access

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Website

Shibari.PH

Educational resource and kink community for Japanese rope bondage practitioners in the Philippines.

BDSMCommunity eventsKink

Free with paid options · Philippines / global online

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Event platform

Shibaricon

Dedicated shibari and rope bondage conference with classes, performances, and community.

BDSMCommunity eventsKink

Paid · United States

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Community platform

SLS / SwingLifestyle

Adult social and event platform for swingers, open-minded singles, couples, and alternative lifestyles.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity eventsConsent

Free with paid options · International; availability may vary

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Website

Solenieve

Brazilian organizer of lifestyle cruises and couples travel.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity events

Paid · Brazil; international destinations

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Education platform

Somatica Institute

Somatic sexology training institute offering certification in sex coaching and embodiment education.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Paid · International

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Nonprofit

Speak About It

Performance-based consent education and bystander intervention programs for high schools and colleges.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Paid · United States

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Nonprofit

Stonewall

UK LGBTQ+ rights charity with resources on sexual orientation, gender identity, and inclusive practice.

Healthy relationshipsConsent

Free · United Kingdom / global online

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Support service

Stop It Now

Prevention organisation offering confidential help lines for people concerned about their own or others' behaviour toward children.

ConsentHealthy relationships

Free · United States / United Kingdom

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YouTube channel

Sunny Megatron

Kink educator and artist producing BDSM technique instruction and sex-positive content.

KinkBDSM

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Support service

SWING Thailand

SWING Thailand is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · Thailand

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Dating app

Swing.com

Adult swingers dating and community platform with local search, forums, and lifestyle event discovery.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity eventsConsent

Free with paid options · United States and other locations; check local availability

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Nonprofit

SWOP Behind Bars

Support and advocacy for incarcerated sex workers and trafficking survivors, with a peer-run community support line.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · United States

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Nonprofit

SWOP USA

National grassroots sex worker rights network focused on decriminalisation, harm reduction, and human rights.

Sexual wellnessPrivacy and digital safety

Free · United States

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Education platform

TASCC

Canadian resource on sexuality for youth with intellectual disabilities, including free online courses.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Canada / global online

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Publication

The Asexual Agenda

Community blog run by asexual writers covering asexuality research, history, and lived experience beyond the basics.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free · International

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Publication

The Love Lab

Sexologist Lanae St. John writes on desire, intimacy, and sex education advocacy.

Sexual wellnessPleasure education

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Support service

The Mix

UK support service for under-25s including free counselling, crisis messenger, and sexual health information.

Healthy relationshipsSexual wellness

Free · United Kingdom

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Nonprofit

The Outsiders

UK sexual and social support organisation for disabled people, founded by Tuppy Owens.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free with paid options · United Kingdom

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Website

The Vulva Gallery

Illustrated anatomy education project celebrating vulva diversity, widely used in classroom and clinical settings.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free · International

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Publication

Them

LGBTQ+ culture, identity, relationships, and community reporting.

Sexual wellnessHealthy relationships

Free · Global online access

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Website

Tom's Trips

Agency for hosted lifestyle resort trips and adult cruises.

Ethical non-monogamyCommunity events

Paid · United States; international destinations

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Nonprofit

Triangle Project

Triangle Project is a regional resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · South Africa

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Education platform

Twisted Monk

Rope bondage and shibari instruction with a strong emphasis on fundamentals and safety.

BDSMKink

Free with paid options · Global online access

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Community platform

Wicked Grounds

Kink, leather, BDSM, and relationship workshops and community education.

KinkBDSMCommunity events

Mixed · United States, primarily San Francisco Bay Area

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Nonprofit

WOREC Nepal

WOREC Nepal is a national resource offering sexual and reproductive health, rights, education, advocacy, or support.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Nepal

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Professional directory

WPATH

World Professional Association for Transgender Health; publishes Standards of Care for gender-diverse people.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free with paid options · International

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Website

Yes.Tess

Certified Canadian sexuality educator producing inclusive, accessible short-form sex education.

Sexual wellnessConsent

Free · Canada / global online

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Website

Zoe Ligon

Sexuality educator producing short-form content on pleasure, consent, and sexual health.

Pleasure educationSexual wellness

Free · Global online access

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