From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogSex Education Adapting “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese: The Translators’ Experiences Read In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. Read In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. Dirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons Read No woman - inside or outside prison - should face illness or feel humiliated because she cannot access pads, tampons or menstrual cups. Read No woman - inside or outside prison - should face illness or feel humiliated because she cannot access pads, tampons or menstrual cups. Gender-Inclusive Puberty and Health Education is Life-Affirming for All Read Most puberty education classes avoid addressing gender, leaving many students wondering about their bodies, identities, and health. Read Most puberty education classes avoid addressing gender, leaving many students wondering about their bodies, identities, and health. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Who's Teaching Sex Ed? And How Can We Do it Better? Read Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. Read Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. Who (if Anyone) is Providing Teen Girls Information on Contraception and Safer Sex Practices? Read Reproductive Justice: The Movement Whose Time Has Come Read Lessons in Denial: A Student Perspective on High School Health Class Read Happy Valentine's Day - A Safer Sex Reminder Read In Armenia, Abortion Rates are High and Access to Contraception is Limited Read Getting Personal: What It's Really Like Living With a Sexually Transmitted Infection Read Fan of Female Condoms? Enter International Film Contest Read What Do You Think Congress Needs to Know About Sexual and Reproductive Health? Read Road Trip: Delivering "Our Bodies, Ourselves" and Sex Education Books to Rep. Todd Akin Read 1 2 3 4 5
