From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogFeminism & Gender The Legacy of Teen Voices Magazine Read Teen Voices was a trailblazing journalism, mentoring, and youth leadership nonprofit that produced a magazine by and for teen girls. Read Teen Voices was a trailblazing journalism, mentoring, and youth leadership nonprofit that produced a magazine by and for teen girls. Bollywood Birds and Bees Read Read Preventing Sexual Assault on College Campuses: What Works? Read Young people ages 18 -24 are most at risk for sexual violence. What can colleges do to empower women and promote social norms that protect against violence? Read Young people ages 18 -24 are most at risk for sexual violence. What can colleges do to empower women and promote social norms that protect against violence? The Status of Black Women in the United States Read Black women remain deeply impacted by structural and systemic inequity that affects every area of their lives. Black women remain deeply impacted by structural and systemic inequity that affects every area of their lives. The Ongoing Tale About "The Handmaid’s Tale" Read The fate and value of the handmaids in the new hit TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” depends on the viability of their ovaries. How far is this from reality? Read The fate and value of the handmaids in the new hit TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” depends on the viability of their ovaries. How far is this from reality? The Opioid Epidemic: Why Are Women At Risk? Read Between 1999 and 2010, deaths from prescription painkillers increased over 400% among women, compared to 237% among men. We need to better understand why. Read Between 1999 and 2010, deaths from prescription painkillers increased over 400% among women, compared to 237% among men. We need to better understand why. 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. Five Stories of Street Harassment Read Read The DES Archives: Learning from a Public Health Tragedy Read The archives of DES Action, an organization founded to understand how and why the DES crisis happened, and to help victims, is now housed at Smith College. Read The archives of DES Action, an organization founded to understand how and why the DES crisis happened, and to help victims, is now housed at Smith College. “No One Warned Her”: The Unexpected Effects of Breast Reconstruction Read What does it mean to create a breast that looks and feels “natural”? Are the cosmetic effects of reconstruction being promoted over the health consequences? Read What does it mean to create a breast that looks and feels “natural”? Are the cosmetic effects of reconstruction being promoted over the health consequences? #WhyIMarch: Dispatches from the Women's Marches Read Read Sexual Assault: A 21st Century Civil Rights Issue Read As a teen activist, I’m taking on sexual assault because I believe it’s the most pressing civil rights issue my generation faces. Read As a teen activist, I’m taking on sexual assault because I believe it’s the most pressing civil rights issue my generation faces. Vagina Dispatches: What Don't You Know About Your Vulva? Read If you’re not sure what’s between your womb and the world or confuse your vulva with your vagina, Vagina Dispatches will show you the way. If you’re not sure what’s between your womb and the world or confuse your vulva with your vagina, Vagina Dispatches will show you the way. Students Welcomed Back to School with Free Tampons and Pads Read Twenty students from Brown University’s Undergraduate Council of Students delivered free tampons and pads to bathrooms across campus last week. Read Twenty students from Brown University’s Undergraduate Council of Students delivered free tampons and pads to bathrooms across campus last week. Fat-Talk Nation: Why Fat Is Still A Feminist Issue Read The "war on obesity" focuses far too little attention to the harms inflicted on individuals in the name of fighting fat. Read The "war on obesity" focuses far too little attention to the harms inflicted on individuals in the name of fighting fat. We Need to Talk About the Role of Domestic Violence in Mass Shootings Read Violence perpetrated by a man against a current or former partner is the too-often ignored alarm bell that alerts us to future violence. Read Violence perpetrated by a man against a current or former partner is the too-often ignored alarm bell that alerts us to future violence. Why Everyone Should Read This Young Woman's Letter to Her Rapist Read Read Listen: Our Bodies Ourselves On NPR's "Here & Now" Read Listen to OBOS's new and former executive directors talk about the history of OBOS, the women's health movement, and the quest to keep OBOS moving forward! Read Listen to OBOS's new and former executive directors talk about the history of OBOS, the women's health movement, and the quest to keep OBOS moving forward! 3 Reasons Why You Should Care About Ditching the “Tampon Tax” Read If you’re wondering why you should care about the "tampon tax" (aside from the absurdity of it all), here are 3 great reasons! Read If you’re wondering why you should care about the "tampon tax" (aside from the absurdity of it all), here are 3 great reasons! The Road to Prison is Paved with Trauma for Women and Girls Read The vast majority of women in prisons have a history of abuse and addiction. They need treatment and help. The vast majority of women in prisons have a history of abuse and addiction. They need treatment and help. 1 2 3 4 5 6
