From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogBirth Control & Family Planning Abortion and Women's Rights in 1970: A Film Read Free the Pill! Read Sixty years ago this month, the U.S. FDA approved the birth control pill for distribution in the United States -- a game changer for women’s lives. Read Sixty years ago this month, the U.S. FDA approved the birth control pill for distribution in the United States -- a game changer for women’s lives. Our Doctors, Ourselves: Barbara Seaman and Popular Health Feminism in the 1970s Read A journalist who became an activist after covering "women's lib," Barbara Seaman played an huge role in the emerging women’s health movement. Read A journalist who became an activist after covering "women's lib," Barbara Seaman played an huge role in the emerging women’s health movement. Refusing to Be Silenced: Federal Gag Rule an Active Threat to All Who Care about HIV Read A federal gag rule, written to forbid health care providers from even talking about abortion to patients, threatens HIV prevention, treatment and rights. A federal gag rule, written to forbid health care providers from even talking about abortion to patients, threatens HIV prevention, treatment and rights. Religion-Restricted Healthcare and its Effects on Reproductive Health Needs Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. Faith, Not Contraception, at the Heart of Trump's Family Planning Funding Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. The Sad State of Sexual Health Education in Physician Training Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. "Uber of Birth Control" in the Crosshairs of Anti-Abortion Activists Read Nurx, a telemedicine app that delivers contraceptives to people via the mail, is encountering resistant from anti-abortion activists. Read Nurx, a telemedicine app that delivers contraceptives to people via the mail, is encountering resistant from anti-abortion activists. The Trump Administration's Latest Plan To Dismantle Reproductive Rights Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." What You Need to Know About Essure Read Essure, a permanent form of birth control, is in the crossfire of controversy, as some users experience unexpected and sometimes devastating complications. Read Essure, a permanent form of birth control, is in the crossfire of controversy, as some users experience unexpected and sometimes devastating complications. 3 Reasons Why Gutting Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Is Bad Read The Trump administration has gutted federal funding of evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs and research. Read The Trump administration has gutted federal funding of evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs and research. Ongoing Zika Crisis in Brazil: Lessons for the U.S. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. Trump Administration Set to Make Denying Birth Control Coverage Even Easier Read The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. Period Tracking Apps: The Good and the Bad Read Millions of people use menstrual tracking apps on their phones but a new study finds the apps fail users in multiple ways. Read Millions of people use menstrual tracking apps on their phones but a new study finds the apps fail users in multiple ways. The Fox Guarding the Hen House: A New Battle Over Birth Control Read Last week, President Trump appointed fervent anti-contraception activist Teresa Manning to head up Title X, the nation’s family planning program. Read Last week, President Trump appointed fervent anti-contraception activist Teresa Manning to head up Title X, the nation’s family planning program. The Ongoing Search for Long-Acting, Reversible Male Contraceptives Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. Depo-Provera Linked to HIV Risk? Women Need to Know Read Does using Depo-Provera increase a woman’s risk of acquiring HIV or not? WHO says probably not, but maybe for high risk women. Read Does using Depo-Provera increase a woman’s risk of acquiring HIV or not? WHO says probably not, but maybe for high risk women. Putting Prevention in the Hands of Women: Combining Contraception with HIV & STI Prevention Read Women want and need protection methods that will both provide contraception and prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Read Women want and need protection methods that will both provide contraception and prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. What Does A Day Without A Woman Look Like (And Why Is It Needed)? Read On March 8, join millions to participate in A Day Without a Woman, a one-day demonstration for equity, justice and human rights for women. Read On March 8, join millions to participate in A Day Without a Woman, a one-day demonstration for equity, justice and human rights for women. Repealing the Health Care Law Could Impact Women of Color Hardest Read The ACA mandate to cover women's reproductive health services is especially critical for women of color, low-income women, and immigrant women. Read The ACA mandate to cover women's reproductive health services is especially critical for women of color, low-income women, and immigrant women. 1 2 3 4 5 6
