India: public health resources
- National Health Mission — STI/RTI guidelines: https://nhm.gov.in/nhm/index1.php?lang=1&level=2&lid=148&sublinkid=1085
- National Health Mission — family planning guidance: https://www.nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=2&lid=152&sublinkid=1081
- National AIDS Control Organisation — STI/RTI services: https://naco.mohfw.gov.in/division/sti-rti-services/
- ICMR-NIRWoh — educational materials: https://nirwoh.icmr.org.in/iec-material/
International health information
- World Health Organization — sexual health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-health
- NHS — sexual health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/
- CDC — sexually transmitted infections: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/
- Planned Parenthood — sex education: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/for-educators/what-sex-education
Using resources carefully
Prefer current, topic-specific information from public-health authorities and recognised clinical organisations. Check publication dates and local applicability. Resource links are provided for further reading and do not imply endorsement or replace individual healthcare advice.
Please remember: This guide is general education, not a diagnosis. Seek a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical advice, symptoms, testing or treatment.