From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogBirth Control & Family Planning Survivors of Forced Sterilization Deserve More Than An Apology Read It’s time for California to provide reparations to the approximately 800 survivors of compulsory sterilization who are likely still alive in the state. Read It’s time for California to provide reparations to the approximately 800 survivors of compulsory sterilization who are likely still alive in the state. Millions of Women's Birth Control Depends Upon the ACA Read If the contraceptive coverage mandate goes away, we’ll once again put women in the U.S. at risk of not being able to afford necessary health care. Read If the contraceptive coverage mandate goes away, we’ll once again put women in the U.S. at risk of not being able to afford necessary health care. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill On Its Way to the U.S.A. Read After more than a decade of work, an over-the-counter birth control pill is a major step closer to becoming a reality in the United States. Read After more than a decade of work, an over-the-counter birth control pill is a major step closer to becoming a reality in the United States. What the Standing Rock Resistance Can Teach Us About Reproductive Justice for Native American Women Read For many Native women, protecting the earth and water at Standing Rock is deeply connected to the right to bodily autonomy and reproductive justice. Read For many Native women, protecting the earth and water at Standing Rock is deeply connected to the right to bodily autonomy and reproductive justice. 5 Things Reproductive Justice Advocates Can (Still) Be Grateful For Read In the current political climate, it's hard not to give in to fear, but we've found 5 women's health and justice bright lights that we are grateful for! Read In the current political climate, it's hard not to give in to fear, but we've found 5 women's health and justice bright lights that we are grateful for! What Will Reproductive Health Access Look Like Under a New President? Read The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. Read The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. 5 Reasons To Celebrate Planned Parenthood On Its 100th Birthday Read One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. Read One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. Do Hormonal Methods of Birth Control Raise Depression Risk? That's Complicated. Read A new study shows an association between hormonal birth control methods and depression. What does this mean for an individual woman? Read A new study shows an association between hormonal birth control methods and depression. What does this mean for an individual woman? President Obama's Push to Permanently Protect Planned Parenthood Read Last week, President Obama proposed a new rule that would effectively bar states from defunding Planned Parenthood for purely political reasons. Read Last week, President Obama proposed a new rule that would effectively bar states from defunding Planned Parenthood for purely political reasons. Teen Pregnancy Rates Decrease Because of More Contraception (Not Less Sex) Read News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. Read News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. "I Wouldn’t Recommend It to Anyone": What We Can Learn from Women who have had Bad Experiences with Depo-Provera Read The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera is causing baffling, quality-of-life threatening adverse effects for many women. Read The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera is causing baffling, quality-of-life threatening adverse effects for many women. #AIDS2016 Reveals A New Way for Women to Protect Themselves Against HIV Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. No Additional Zika Funding Puts Women's Health At Risk Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. Teaching Young Women to Say Yes to Sexual Pleasure Read Talking openly with young women about sex and pleasure leads to healthier decision making and more comfort with their bodies and sexual pleasure. Read Talking openly with young women about sex and pleasure leads to healthier decision making and more comfort with their bodies and sexual pleasure. Women’s Contraceptive Coverage Under Attack Again Read The Supreme Court will hear arguments on religiously affiliated organizations' objections to the ACA's contraceptive coverage mandate. Read The Supreme Court will hear arguments on religiously affiliated organizations' objections to the ACA's contraceptive coverage mandate. Obama’s New Budget Cuts Funding for Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Read Abstinence-only sex education has proven ineffective time and again. Obama's 2017 proposed budget finally slashes all remaining federal support for it. Read Abstinence-only sex education has proven ineffective time and again. Obama's 2017 proposed budget finally slashes all remaining federal support for it. Women in India Get a New Birth Control Option Read Many women in India must choose between sterilization or having more children than they can care for. The introduction of Depo-Provera may give women more choices. Read Many women in India must choose between sterilization or having more children than they can care for. The introduction of Depo-Provera may give women more choices. Two States Are Making it Much Easier to Get Birth Control Read Oregon and California have passed laws allowing pharmacists to directly prescribe hormonal birth control. Read Oregon and California have passed laws allowing pharmacists to directly prescribe hormonal birth control. The Affordable Care Act Needs To Cover Vasectomies - Help Make It Happen! Read Sign the petition to urge U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to include vasectomies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read Sign the petition to urge U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to include vasectomies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Essure Contraceptive Controversy: Who Do You Believe? Read When women tell the FDA and Congress that the contraceptive device Essure causes serious problems, but the company says it's safe, who do you believe? Read When women tell the FDA and Congress that the contraceptive device Essure causes serious problems, but the company says it's safe, who do you believe? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
