From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogSTIs 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. 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. 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. 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. #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. If Pelvic Exams For Healthy Women Aren't Helpful, Why Do We Still Do Them? Read In late June, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that pelvic exams have no proven benefits for healthy women. Read In late June, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that pelvic exams have no proven benefits for healthy women. 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. A Guide to Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccines Read Happy Valentine's Day - A Safer Sex Reminder Read Getting Personal: What It's Really Like Living With a Sexually Transmitted Infection Read Study: No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Girls' Sexual Activity Read Getting the Word Out About Female Condoms Read What's in the New Health Care Law for Women? Well-Woman Visits That Can Improve Your Health Read Institute of Medicine Recommends Birth Control as a Covered Preventive Service Read Quick Hit: New Data on U.S. Sexually Transmitted Infections Read National Women's Check-Up Day: Wondering if You Should Get Tested? Read Wrap-Up: STD Prevention Conference, HIV/AIDS Awareness & Female Condoms in D.C. Read Panel de la FDA recomienda vacuna contra el cáncer cervicouterino; Joven de Florida se opone a Gardasil como vía a la ciudadanía Read CDC Officially Reverses HPV Vaccine Requirement for Immigrant Women Read FDA Panel Recommends Cervical Cancer Vaccine; Florida Teen Objects to Gardasil as Path to Citizenship Read 1 2 3
