Sexual Health Resources
ORGANIZATIONS FOR SEXUAL HEALTH
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
The National Vulvodynia Association
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
The North American Menopause Society
Society for Sex Therapy and Research
Society for Women’s Health Research
Women of Color Sexual Health Network
WEBSITES FOR SEXUAL HEALTH
ECourse for Increasing Emotional and Physical Intimacy by Quinn C. Eggesiecker-Mack
MedAmour is an online store that is passionate about sexual health and its importance in our quality of life. They provide sexual health resources as well as high quality curated products that are body safe, medical grade and natural (if not organic). You can use my promo code QEMCounseling to save $10 on your first purchase of $50 or more.
OHNUT is a customizable wearable designed to turn painful sex into pain-free sex. With 4 different rings, OHNUT was designed to be stackable, allowing you to customize the depth of penetration. Use promo code QEMCounseling at checkout to save $7 on your order.
OMGYES is an interactive and informative website that teaches about the vulva and different ways that vulva/vagina owners can experience pleasure.
The Kinsey Institute The Kinsey Institute is part of Indiana University and has dedicated the last 60+ years to working towards the advancement of sexual health and sexual knowledge.
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood is a respected leader and educator in reproductive and sexual health, providing comprehensive and medically accurate information that empowers women, men, teens, and families to make informed choices and lead healthy lives.
Planned Parenthood’s “Roo” Roo is Planned Parenthood’s free and private online chat it who is specially designed to answer all of your questions about sexuality and relationships.
AllBodies. AllBodies compiles educational resources, tools, personal experiences and experts to support you in making the best decisions for yourself and your body.
Viva La VulvaViva La Vulva is an educational movement created to address female sexuality and sexual response in a society where the male experience is set as default.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Directory
Hypnotherapy for sexual concerns by Dr. N. Cannon
Resources for Cancer and Sexuality
Scarleteen sexual education for adolescents and young adults
CripQ is a blog full of resources regarding sexuality and disability
Sex Map is a fun visual to better understand the “lay of the land” when it comes to one’s body, sexual interests and behaviors
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is an organization that works to create political, legal and social environments that advance equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expression
Dipsea is a website and app that offers short and sexy audiostories as well as stories geared towards overall well-being. Click to save 25% on an annual subscription.
KANSAS CITY SEXUAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Foundational Concepts Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Encore Therapy and Performance (Pelvic Floor PT)
Foundations Therapy (Physical and Occupational Therapy)
Clinicians of Color and KC BIPOC Therapist Directory
LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
The Trevor Project 24/7 LGBTQ counseling/crisis line 866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line offers text support with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
Stand with Trans free online support groups
Q Chat Space is an online community for LGBTQ+ teens
Point of Pride works to support trans youth and adults by providing gender-affirming programing. Additionally, they offer an annual surgery fund scholarship to provide direct assistance to folks who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery.
Phoenix Pride offers scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost of legal name and gender marker change.
The Gender Affirming Letter Access Point(GALAP): A group of transgender, nonbinary, and allied mental health clinicians who believe in improving access to letters for clients who are seeking gender-affirming medical care through the use of an informed consent model. This organization offers free and low-cost letters for gender affirming access to medical care in the United States.
GENDERFCK: The Club GENDERFCK is an online coaching community that aims to support transgender/non-binary/questioning folks with their transitions.
Zander Keig, LCSW (check out “Resources”)
Trans Voice Initiative A group of gender diverse speech-language pathologists who offer gender-affirming voice training
Strands for Trans listing of trans and LGBTQ friendly/allied barber shops and hair salons across the US
Elevated Access provides free transportation for individuals seeking affirming and abortion care who are unable to access services safely within their community
A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures Across the World
Binders: GC2B, Underworks, Point of Pride
KANSAS CITY LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
The Guild: An LGBT Affirming Therapist Guild
Gender Pathway Services at Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Transgender Medicine at The University of Kansas
LGBTQ Patient-Centered Care at Truman Medical Center
KC Care also offers support on insurance/MO Medicaid through their Health Insurance Navigators
JayDoc Free Clinic
Kansas City Center for Inclusion
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project is a KC based domestic violence center that specifically serves members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Union KC a Midwest Transguy Coterie
Transformations is a social group for transgender youth ages 12-18.
UMKC Women’s Center LGBTQIA Resources
The HIMM Project LGBT+ Resources
KC Public Libraries
Trans+Social is a weekly social support group held at UMKC that is exclusively for trans and gender creative young adults/college students within the community. Email transumkc@gmail.com for more information.
EQUAL Trans Support Group held at Like Me Light House (3909 Main) on the 3d Thursday of the month from 5-8, open to all. Contact joy.brungardt@gmail.com for more information.
Equal Trans Support Group is a free and open support group that meets a few times every month. The groups are specially designed to serve transgender men and women as well as folks who are gender non-binary or questioning. For more information email etsgkc2011@gmail.com
him.her.them Hair Studio is a salon located in Waldo, KCMO that offers an inclusive and affirming space experience.
TRANSitional Justice provides refuge and support for transgender political refuges who are fleeing persecution in their home state by helping to provide them with aid, housing and other essential resources.
Madeline Johnson is a local attorney who is well versed in assisting legal name change, gender marker change and LGBTQ rights. 816-607-1836
RESOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOKS & ARTICLES
LGBTQIA+ Teens, Adolescents and Parenting
Books for teens that have transgender, non-binary and genderqueer main characters
The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression
Beyond The Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft
Seeing Gender by Iris Gottlieb
The Gender Quest Workbook by R.J. Testa, D Coolhart and J. Peta
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults by F. Gratton
Books for LGBTQ Kids Pre-School through Highschool
SEXUALITY
Better Sex Through Mindfulness by L. Brotto
Come As You Are by E. Nagoski
Come As You Are Workbook by E. Nagoski
Burnout by E. Nagoski and A. Nagoski
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by J. Gottman
Mating in Captivity by E. Perel
Sexual Intelligence by M. Klein
Five Love Languages by G. Chapman
Getting the Sex You Want by T. Nelson
Loving Courageously: First Me, Then You, Now Us by B. Gold
Bang: Masturbation for People of all Genders & Abilities by V. Liu
Supporting Disabled People with their Sexual Lives by T. Owens
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by M. Kaufman
Sex and Disability by R. McRuer
A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability by A. Andrews
TV & MOVIE
TV Shows with LGBTQ representation: Pose, Brothers, Work in Progress, The OA, The Fosters, 9-1-1 Lonestar, The Tales of the City (reboot), Shameless, The Politician, The New Adventures of Sabrina, I May Destroy You, Disclosure, Good Girls, The L Word (reboot), Schitt’s Creek
PODCASTS
Sexuality
Speaking of Sex with the Pleasure Mechanics
Sexology with Dr. Moali
American Sex
Feminist Survival Project 2020
Come As You Are
Smart Sex Smart Love
Disabled After Dark
Queer Sex Ed
Parenting
Raising Good Humans
Your Parenting Mojo
General Mental Health and Well-Being
Unlocking Us with Brene Brown
QEM Counseling 