--- title: Media Coverage date: 2024-03-29T15:58:00-04:00 canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage" section: Media Coverage - Landing --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) News & Media# Media Coverage Find notable mentions of Our Bodies Ourselves in the press, including newspapers, magazines, radio shows, podcasts, and TV news. Looking for events, newsletters, and other updates about us? [Click here](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/the-latest). ##### Browse Media Coverage [April 29, 2026 ## When the Refugee Crisis Isn't Temporary Diana Namumbejja Abwoye reflects on the healthcare conditions she observed at Palabek refugee settlement in northern Uganda. ![Diana 2026 refugee settlement](data:image/png;base64,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) Diana Namumbejja Abwoye reflects on the healthcare conditions she observed at Palabek refugee settlement in northern Uganda.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/when-the-refugee-crisis-isnt-temporary) [April 21, 2026 ## Our Bodies Ourselves Hosts Suffolk University Event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activist Craig Norberg-Bohm led a discussion with Suffolk University students about how men can be allies in preventing sexual and domestic violence. ![Craig and students for What is a guy to do](data:image/png;base64,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) Activist Craig Norberg-Bohm led a discussion with Suffolk University students about how men can be allies in preventing sexual and domestic violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/men-allies-event-2026) [April 11, 2026 ## Maternal Health Crisis Demands Policy Changes OBOS founder Judy Norsigian calls for changes in public policy to address the ongoing maternal health crisis in Massachusetts. OBOS founder Judy Norsigian calls for changes in public policy to address the ongoing maternal health crisis in Massachusetts.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/maternal-health-policy-2026-04) [March 7, 2026 ## Obituary for Paula Doress-Worters in the Washington Post The "Washington Post" published an obituary for our cherished Paula Doress-Worters, a co-founder of Our Bodies Ourselves, and a lifelong activist and writer. Among her many accomplishments, Paula helped break the silence on post partum depression. ![Paula Doress Worters obit Wa Po 2026](data:image/png;base64,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) The "Washington Post" published an obituary for our cherished Paula Doress-Worters, a co-founder of Our Bodies Ourselves, and a lifelong activist and writer. Among her many accomplishments, Paula helped break the silence on post partum depression.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/obituary-for-paula-doress-worters-in-the-washington-post) [March 3, 2026 ## The On-Ramp: Our Bodies Ourselves Suffolk University's "The On-Ramp" interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves executive director Amy Agigian. ![On Ramp interview with Amy](data:image/png;base64,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) Suffolk University's "The On-Ramp" interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves executive director Amy Agigian.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/the-on-ramp-our-bodies-ourselves) [February 17, 2026 ## Our Bodies Ourselves engages the Suffolk community The Suffolk Journal reports on the Our Bodies Ourselves Open House in February. ![IMG 0074](data:image/png;base64,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) The Suffolk Journal reports on the Our Bodies Ourselves Open House in February.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/our-bodies-ourselves-engages-the-suffolk-community) [December 28, 2025 ## Norma Meras Swenson honored by New York Times Magazine Norma Swenson is one of the luminaries remembered this year in The New York Times Magazine's annual feature, "The Lives They Lived." ![color photograph of Norma Meras Swenson, smiling, wearing glasses and a black top, ger gray hair swept back by the wind, in front of sand dunes, under a blue sky.](data:image/png;base64,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) Norma Swenson is one of the luminaries remembered this year in The New York Times Magazine's annual feature, "The Lives They Lived."](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/norma-meras-swenson-honored-by-new-york-times-magazine) [December 18, 2025 ## Our Bodies Ourselves and Rebel Health Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health," reflects on the legacy of Our Bodies Ourselves as a book that sparked a revolution. Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health," reflects on the legacy of Our Bodies Ourselves as a book that sparked a revolution.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/our-bodies-ourselves-and-rebel-health) [December 5, 2025 ## Experts Comment on Menopause Hormone Therapy This article highlights the perspectives of doctors and women's health advocates on the decision to remove the black box warning for menopause-related hormone therapy. This article highlights the perspectives of doctors and women's health advocates on the decision to remove the black box warning for menopause-related hormone therapy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/experts-comment-on-menopause-hormone-therapy) [August 1, 2025 ## Advice for Today's Activists In this interview with journalist Naomi Darom, Ph.D., Our Bodies Ourselves co-founder, Judy Norsigian, shares five key principles for today's feminist activists, drawn from the global women's health revolution. ![Founders-now-and-then](data:image/png;base64,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) In this interview with journalist Naomi Darom, Ph.D., Our Bodies Ourselves co-founder, Judy Norsigian, shares five key principles for today's feminist activists, drawn from the global women's health revolution.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/advice-for-todays-activists) [July 23, 2025 ## Amy Agigian Talks with the PeriTales Podcast PeriTales podcast hosts Nicole and Danielle interview Our Bodies Ourselves' executive director, Amy Agigian, about the women's health movement, its relationship to the "menopause moment," and why health care access for women and gender-expansive cannot be divorced from politics. ![Peri Tales podcast graphic](data:image/png;base64,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) PeriTales podcast hosts Nicole and Danielle interview Our Bodies Ourselves' executive director, Amy Agigian, about the women's health movement, its relationship to the "menopause moment," and why health care access for women and gender-expansive cannot be divorced from politics.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/amy-agigian-talks-with-the-peritales-podcast) [May 23, 2025 ## WBUR on the Life and Legacy of Norma Meras Swenson Cristela Guerra (WBUR) reports on the life and legacy of Our Bodies Ourselves co-founder Norma Swenson, who passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 93. The article recounts the personal birthing experience that set Norma on the path to revolutionize childbirthing practices and women's reproductive health globally. ![Mandarin OBOS Mum chinese women federation 1998 orig](data:image/png;base64,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) Cristela Guerra (WBUR) reports on the life and legacy of Our Bodies Ourselves co-founder Norma Swenson, who passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 93. The article recounts the personal birthing experience that set Norma on the path to revolutionize childbirthing practices and women's reproductive health globally.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/wbur-on-the-life-and-legacy-of-norma-meras-swenson) [March 25, 2025 ## Cramped Podcast Asks OBOS: What Happened to Feminism and Body Literacy? The podcast CRAMPED interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves program director Laura R. Prieto about the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, the start of the women's health movement, and what happened to all that activist energy after the 1970s. ![Screenshot Laura Prieto on podcast Cramped](data:image/png;base64,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) The podcast CRAMPED interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves program director Laura R. Prieto about the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, the start of the women's health movement, and what happened to all that activist energy after the 1970s.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/cramped-podcast-asks-obos-what-happened-to-feminism-and-body-literacy) [March 7, 2025 ## Portraits versus Book Bans: The Work of Artist Karen Moss Karen Moss’s exhibit, “We Read Banned Books!” at the Boston Public Library, pointedly includes a portrait of fellow artist Kata Hull reading a 1970s edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.” ![Kata Hull](data:image/png;base64,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) Karen Moss’s exhibit, “We Read Banned Books!” at the Boston Public Library, pointedly includes a portrait of fellow artist Kata Hull reading a 1970s edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/portraits-versus-book-bans-the-work-of-artist-karen-moss) [February 4, 2025 ## Suffolk Journal reports on Menstrual Equity Summit A Menstrual Equity Summit -- cohosted by Mass NOW, The MA Menstrual Equity Coalition, and Our Bodies Ourselves -- convened at Suffolk University for community building and education. ![DSCF2801](data:image/png;base64,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) A Menstrual Equity Summit -- cohosted by Mass NOW, The MA Menstrual Equity Coalition, and Our Bodies Ourselves -- convened at Suffolk University for community building and education.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/suffolk-journal-reports-on-menstrual) [December 31, 2024 ## DONA International Features OBOS Pregnancy & Birth Content In the December 2024 issue of its members magazine, DONA International featured the pregnancy and birth resources at the Our Bodies Ourselves website. ![DONA newsletter](data:image/png;base64,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) In the December 2024 issue of its members magazine, DONA International featured the pregnancy and birth resources at the Our Bodies Ourselves website.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/dona-international-features-obos-pregnancy-birth-content) [November 13, 2024 ## "Your Body, My Choice": The Misogynist MAGA Attack Explained Vox interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves Today program director Laura Prieto about the historical origins of the feminist rallying cry, "My body, my choice," now being co-opted by misogynists. ![Screenshot of VOX article "Your Body, My Choice"](data:image/png;base64,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) Vox interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves Today program director Laura Prieto about the historical origins of the feminist rallying cry, "My body, my choice," now being co-opted by misogynists.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/your-body-my-choice-the-misogynist-maga-attack-explained) [November 11, 2024 ## Judy Norsigian, Our Bodies Ourselves Founder, Receives the Robert Coles "Call of Service" Award Harvard University's Phillips Brooks House Association named Our Bodies Ourselves founder Judy Norsigian the recipient of the Robert Coles "Call of Service" Award for 2024. ![Coles award Crimson](data:image/png;base64,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) Harvard University's Phillips Brooks House Association named Our Bodies Ourselves founder Judy Norsigian the recipient of the Robert Coles "Call of Service" Award for 2024.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/judy-norsigian-our-bodies-ourselves-founder-receives-the-robert-coles-call-of-service-award) [July 10, 2024 ## Interview with Amy Agigian on the Need for Access to Health and Sexuality Information Executive Director Amy Agigian was a guest on the live talk radio show “About Education” (on AM1290 and simulcast on FM 96.9 in Santa Barbara, California). Executive Director Amy Agigian was a guest on the live talk radio show “About Education” (on AM1290 and simulcast on FM 96.9 in Santa Barbara, California).](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/interview-with-amy-agigian-on-the-need-for-access-to-health-and-sexuality-information) [April 11, 2024 ## Radio Interview on "Live, Local, and Progressive" Amy Agigian, Executive Director of Our Bodies Ourselves Today, was a guest on "Live, Local, and Progressive" with Joan Esposito. ![Professional microphone in radio station studio](data:image/png;base64,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) Amy Agigian, Executive Director of Our Bodies Ourselves Today, was a guest on "Live, Local, and Progressive" with Joan Esposito.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage/radio-interview-on-live-local-and-progressive) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)News, Media & Events - [ The Latest from Our Bodies Ourselves](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/the-latest) - [ Media Coverage](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/media-coverage) - [ Events](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/events) - [ Sign Up for Our Newsletter](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/newsletter) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)