Internet Web pages providing sexual information are prolific. Finding factual, relevant sexual information responsibly written can be an arduous task for the public and counselors. This article contains an annotated “webliography” containing Internet addresses and descriptions of pertinent Internet sexuality resources for the general public, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Internet addresses for mental health professionals interested in working with sexual issues are provided as well as Web sites that contain Internet screening information.
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