Resource Guide
Counseling and General Sexuality Information
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
For sexuality information and to find a sex therapist in your local area.
The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
Medscape Resource Center
A vast collection of resources on women’s sexual health from adolescence to postmenopause
For general sexuality and relationship questions
Pain and Vulvar Pain Information
University of Michigan Center for Vulvar Disease
National Vulvar Association (NVA)
International Pelvic Pain Association
Suggested Lubricants
Adequate lubrication is an important part of positive sexual interaction. Follow this link for a pdf list of lubrications that are widely available. This does not attempt to be a complete list, but rather describes commonly used lubricants. In drug stores, lubrication products are usually displayed near the pharmacy (prescriptions). Often, you will find them located with other vaginal care and hygiene products. You can also check online at drugstore.com or other sexual health companies. Lubrication products are not contraceptives. Listed are water-based lubricants and silicone lubricants. These do not break down the latex in condoms.
Vaseline and other petroleum based gels are not recommended because they are not water soluble. They also weaken latex and can cause condom tears.
The most readily accessible and often personally preferred lubricant above all others is human saliva.
The University of Michigan Health System and its sex therapist staff do not officially recommend use of any one of these products, nor do they recommend any one product over any other products. List of products
