STD & AIDS

- STD/AIDS/Support Information

about.com STDs. A to Z guide to the most common forms of sexually transmitted diseases.
AIDS and Young People . A clear concise page about HIV, AIDS and the risks associated with various activities.
BASHH . British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. UK Clinic List
BMA Foundation for AIDS . A resource for health professionals but it does have an excellent link page.
CDC Aids FAQs . Official US site with comprehensive AIDS information.
Healthfinder Aids Resources . Vast number of AIDS resources available from here.
Healthopedia Healthopedia, a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
SEXplained Ltd The web site of Helen Knox, a trained nurse dedicated to the promotion and training, without prejudice, of better sexual health by preventing STDs and unwanted pregnancy. UK Site with online clinic where you can ask questions on a message board. A well run site.
Sexual Health Infocenter - STD files A simple guide to the main STDs
The Body Well maintained US site that supported by many health professionals. Includes practical information for those concerned about or living with HIV. Includes an anonymous risk survey to assess your risk of catching HIV and other STDs.
Thrive Online STDs Well organised STD site with concise information and a good archive of previously asked questions and expert answers - You can ask questions online yourself.

- GUM Clinic Resources

Clap Clinics in London Like it says - a list of addresses and telephone numbers of London GUM clinics.
AidsMap Well maintained UK wide (and international) GUM clinic list easily searchable by country etc.

- Other Resources

Escort Watch Escort Resource.
Hook (male) HOOK is a project by, for, and about men in the sex industry.
IUSW The International Union of Sex Workers.
Mash MASH is sexual health promotion / HIV prevention organisation for sex workers and drug users in Greater Manchester which aims to enhance the sexual health of the client group through the provision of a targeted night time service.
National Black List TNational BLACKLIST is devoted to providing a platform of safety for independent female escorts and escort agencies. By reporting incidents to National BLACKLIST such as threats, verbal or physical abuse, violence, rip offs, wasted time, pranksters, or withholding money, female escorts can give each other valuable and timely information to make their lives more safe and secure! This is especially true for independent escorts and massage girls who do incall services.
NSWP About the NSWP… In 1991 an informal alliance of sex workers and organizations that provide services to sex workers formed as the Network of Sex Work Projects. In 2002 the Network established a secretariat in Cape Town which moved to Rio de Janeiro in 2003. In 2005 NSWP moved its headquarters to Hong Kong and incorporated as a limited liability company. NSWP is a legally constituted international organisation for promoting sex workers' health and human rights. With member organizations in more than 40 countries, the Network develops partnerships with technical support agencies to work on independently-financed projects. NSWP is currently in the process of establishing a new official board of directors, made up of regional representatives from Asia Pacific, Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America.
Pow Prostitute Outreach Workers. Nottingham based, Support, Education, Advice Resource.
Saafe Escort Warnings.
Scot-pep Scottish Prostitutes Education Project · promoting health and dignity in prostitution
Sex Workers in Europe International Committee on the rights of Sex Workers in Europe.
Spread Magazine $pread is a quarterly, glossy magazine by and for sex workers and those who support their rights. The magazine has a focus on personal experiences and political insights, and contains practical information like news, features, health columns, and resources related to the sex industry. $pread builds community in the sex trade by featuring the honest and diverse perspectives of those who know it best: the women and men who work within this sensationalized, highly stereotyped industry. Founded in the summer of 2004 by three women, the magazine has already garnered lots of press attention as well as winning the coveted Utne Independent Press Award for “Best New Title of 2005” after only three issues. $pread actively confronts various stigmas surrounding sex work, raises awareness of legal and political issues affecting sex workers, and encourages support for the rights of all people working in the sex industries.
SW5 (male) SW5 is an organisation working with men and transgender people who sell sex.
SW5 (UK LAW) A very clear discussion of UK Law relating to escorts and escorting.
Swop (Australia) SWOP focuses on safety, dignity, diversity and the changing needs of sex industry workers, to foster an environment which enables and affirms individual choices and occupational rights.
Swop (USA) SWOP focuses on safety, dignity, diversity and the changing needs of sex industry workers, to foster an environment which enables and affirms individual choices and occupational rights.
Swimw The Sex Worker's International Media Watch is an organization created for the purpose of observing and responding to the media whenever sex workers' concerns are represented therein. We also provide resources to ensure open and effective communication between sex workers and the media. If you are a sex worker who deals with the media or a media representative who wishes to find sex work resources and experts.
Tampep TAMPEP was founded in 1993 in response to the needs of migrant sex workers across Europe. It operates a community development and participation model, which is rooted within the equalities and human rights framework, lays the foundation for equitable access to support and services for migrant sex workers and seeks to give voice to migrant sex workers.