Smashing Period Poverty with Nadya Okamoto
Our interview with Nadya Okamoto, founder and Executive Director of PERIOD.
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An Honest Account of My Abortion
One writer’s abortion timeline, from beginning to end.
Here’s Why Hormonal Birth Control Isn’t Right for Everyone
We chat with author Dr. Jolene Brighten about what you NEED to know about hormonal birth control.
Malta: Europe’s last pillar of anti abortion extremism
Most of you could probably not point to Malta on a map- located in the South of the Mediterranean, adjacent to Tunisia, and just below Italy, it is the last stronghold of anti-abortion extremism in Europe. There is a very good reason why I have chosen to use the word...
The Power of a Period
Sometimes, it’s hard work being a woman. Sometimes it’s also really messy. When I was growing up, I was mortified about the fact that I had periods; I did my absolute best to hide my bleeding from my family and friends. I somehow was raised to feel shame that my body...
7 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood
Easy ways to take a stand for reproductive rights.
The Revolutionary Cycle Tracking App
Bored with my regular cycle tracking app, I found myself browsing the App Store for one that was a little more with the times. While my regular app got the job done, I was looking for something a little extra. Tracking my period and ovulation is all well and good, and...
What Are Your Birth Control Options Under Trump?
A Trump administration spells doom for our uteruses. So, in preparation for an anti-woman government, here is what you should know.
Just Call Jane: A Part of Pro Choice History
The feminist collective who safely (and Illegally) performed over 11,000 abortions out of an apartment
Planned Parenthood Just Got Permanent Protection
President Obama has signed a bill, taking a major step to ensure that Planned Parenthood will be protected – permanently.