Your accurate and inclusive guide to health, sexuality, and reproductive justice

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Who We Are

Our work is powered by scores of volunteers, staff, and consultants who share their expertise, skills, and wisdom to further the mission of Our Bodies Ourselves.

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Where We Stand

Our understanding of and perspective on health and sexuality, and the choices people do and don’t have, is deeply rooted in feminism, intersectionality, and reproductive and social justice.  These values shape how we understand and address specific topics.

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Impact and Influence

Our Bodies Ourselves -- the book, the organization, and the website -- has had an enormous impact on women's health, at both the individual and systemic level. It has shifted the public discourse on women's health and has influenced generations of people.

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Global Translations and Adaptations

Ever since the 1970s, when “Our Bodies, Ourselves” became a bestseller in the United States, women’s groups from around the world have translated and adapted it for women in their own countries.

Our content experts curate and vet resources to ensure they are trustworthy, up-to-date, and feminist.