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title: "Sharing Their Stories: The Challenges of Preparing for Retirement"
date: 2026-04-25T12:51:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
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section: "Stories & Conversations"
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[Stories & Conversations](/stories-conversations)# Sharing Their Stories: The Challenges of Preparing for Retirement

It can be difficult to save for retirement when we have bills to pay and people to care for. In these stories, Jackie, Christine, and Tineaka talk about their challenges to planning retirement.

They highlight how expenses like food, rent, and healthcare can be a barrier to saving for retirement. They also address how caring for children and elderly parents on top of working can be difficult. While Jackie and Tineaka both have employer-provided retirement plans, they, like Christine, are concerned about saving enough to live on.

> Right now, I can’t really focus on retirement. I’m just trying to get through day by day, just getting by with bills. Everything has gone up, and it’s so expensive to live: food is expensive, rent has gone up, gas has gone up. It would help if I got paid a little more, so I could pay my bills and have a little bit of money that I could save.

[Read the full article ](https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/final_2025_NWLC_SharingStories.pdf)

SOURCE: National Women's Law Center • AUTHOR: Jacqueline Aparicio-Noyola, Christine Matthews, and Tineaka Robinson •

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## Work and Retirement: Figuring It All Out

This episode explores how to make retirement meaningful and successful. Guests: artist Linda Keene, sociologists Kendra Jason and Toni Calasanti, and researcher Jill Steinberg.

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This episode explores how to make retirement meaningful and successful. Guests: artist Linda Keene, sociologists Kendra Jason and Toni Calasanti, and researcher Jill Steinberg.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/work-and-retirement-figuring-it-all-out)

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## The Retirement Crisis for Women of Color

Why women of color are at greater risk for retirement poverty, and how we can address the gender, racial, and economic inequities at the root of this.

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Why women of color are at greater risk for retirement poverty, and how we can address the gender, racial, and economic inequities at the root of this.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-retirement-crisis-for-women-of-color)

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## Left Behind: The Retirement Crisis for Women and LGBTQIA+ People

The retirement crisis for women and LGBTQIA+ people is growing. This executive summary by the National Women’s Law Center explains why.

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The retirement crisis for women and LGBTQIA+ people is growing. This executive summary by the National Women’s Law Center explains why.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/left-behind-the-retirement-crisis-for-women-and-lgbtqia-people)

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## Policy Recommendations: Retirement Security for Women

The lifelong pay gap leaves women more vulnerable during retirement. Here are policy recommendations from the AAUW that may help.

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The lifelong pay gap leaves women more vulnerable during retirement. Here are policy recommendations from the AAUW that may help.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/policy-recommendations-retirement-security-for-women)

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## Retirement Security is Not Just about Money

How can we plan for our longevity? In this webinar, Jacquelyn James discusses retirement security and the psychological benefits of remaining useful and engaged, finding purpose at an older age.

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How can we plan for our longevity? In this webinar, Jacquelyn James discusses retirement security and the psychological benefits of remaining useful and engaged, finding purpose at an older age.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/planning-to-retire-well)

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## Dealing with Doctors and My Heart Health

TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

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TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health1)

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## Living with Congestive Heart Failure

TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

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TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-living-with-congestive-heart-failure)

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## Dealing with Difficult Menstrual Cycles

CB shares her story of experiencing difficult menstrual cycles as a teenager.

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CB shares her story of experiencing difficult menstrual cycles as a teenager.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-menstruation-cb)

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## It Was Like Somebody Turned on a Faucet

CB discusses the process of finding a treatment for her painful periods and heavy bleeding, until discovering that they were caused by fibroids and cysts.

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CB discusses the process of finding a treatment for her painful periods and heavy bleeding, until discovering that they were caused by fibroids and cysts.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/living-with-irregular-menstrual-cycles)

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## 2020 Report: Caregiving in the United States

A report on the demographics of caregivers in the United States, the nature of care work, caregiver stress/health, the financial impact of caregiving, and more.

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A report on the demographics of caregivers in the United States, the nature of care work, caregiver stress/health, the financial impact of caregiving, and more.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/2020-report-caregiving-in-the-united-states)

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## Finding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community

A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.

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A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-guide-to-finding-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-long-term-care-community)

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## A National Paid Leave Program Would Help Workers, Families

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program.

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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-national-paid-leave-program-would-help-workers-families)

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## Dealing with Contraception Side Effects

MT shares her experience using birth control to treat heavy, painful periods. She addresses problems with the first birth control pill that she tried.

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MT shares her experience using birth control to treat heavy, painful periods. She addresses problems with the first birth control pill that she tried.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-contraception-side-effects)

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## Coping With Heavy Periods as a Child

MT describes how she coped with the heavy and painful periods she experienced growing up before being able to take birth control.

![My Story- Coping With Heavy Periods as a Child](data:image/png;base64,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)

MT describes how she coped with the heavy and painful periods she experienced growing up before being able to take birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-coping-with-heavy-periods-as-a-child)

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## Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me

AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control.

![My Story- Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me](data:image/png;base64,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)

AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-what-sex-ed-in-school-didnt-teach-me)

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## Controlling My Period with the Pill

AB describes how birth control made it easier to predict when her period would start.

![My Story- Controlling My Period with the Pill](data:image/png;base64,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)

AB describes how birth control made it easier to predict when her period would start.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-controlling-my-period-with-the-pill)

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## Identifying What Contraception Works Best for You

AB explains what she would advise about choosing a method of birth control.

![My Story- Identifying What Contraception Works Best for You](data:image/png;base64,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)

AB explains what she would advise about choosing a method of birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-identifying-what-contraception-works-best-for-you)

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## Affordable Housing Initiative for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

This site includes a resource library for housing for LGBTQ+ older adults and access to various reports on LGBTQ+ aging.

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This site includes a resource library for housing for LGBTQ+ older adults and access to various reports on LGBTQ+ aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/affordable-housing-initiative-for-lgbtq-elders)

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## Aging & Inequity

Economic insecurity and inequity magnify over time for many women, especially marginalized women. What policies could address this problem?

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Economic insecurity and inequity magnify over time for many women, especially marginalized women. What policies could address this problem?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/aging-and-inequity)

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## Aging In Place as a Low-Income Older Person with Disabilities

This article offers a discussion of aging in place for 12 low-income, older homeowners with disabilities in Baltimore, Maryland.

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This article offers a discussion of aging in place for 12 low-income, older homeowners with disabilities in Baltimore, Maryland.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/aging-in-place-as-a-low-income-older-person-with-disabilities)

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## Personal Stories of Living with Heart Failure

Hear from patients living with heart failure on how it impacts their lives, how they cope with their diagnoses, and how they find hope despite their condition.

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Hear from patients living with heart failure on how it impacts their lives, how they cope with their diagnoses, and how they find hope despite their condition.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/personal-stories-of-living-with-heart-failure)

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## Finding the Right Contraception

MC describes her abortions and her trouble finding contraception that works for her.

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MC describes her abortions and her trouble finding contraception that works for her.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/finding-the-right-contraception)

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## Experiencing Fatphobia after My Miscarriage

EH shares how their experience with fatphobia in medical systems has increased, with doctors focusing on their weight more than their health concerns.

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EH shares how their experience with fatphobia in medical systems has increased, with doctors focusing on their weight more than their health concerns.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-experiencing-fatphobia-after-my-miscarriage)

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## Staying Active for My Mental Health

SD gives advice to people who struggle with staying active and discusses the relationship with her health and her work as a therapist.

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SD gives advice to people who struggle with staying active and discusses the relationship with her health and her work as a therapist.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-staying-active-for-my-mental-health)

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## Trying to Stay Healthy

SD discusses the steps she takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as excercising and getting enough sleep.

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SD discusses the steps she takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as excercising and getting enough sleep.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-trying-to-stay-healthy)

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## Becoming a Heart Health Advocate

TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health.

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TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-becoming-a-heart-health-advocate)

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## Being Supported During My Experience With Endometriosis

CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.

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CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-being-supported-during-my-experience-with-endometriosis)

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## Discovering I Had Stage Four Endometriosis

CB discusses trying different medicines to treat her period to no avail. After a laparoscopic exam, she learned that she has stage four endometriosis.

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CB discusses trying different medicines to treat her period to no avail. After a laparoscopic exam, she learned that she has stage four endometriosis.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-discovering-i-had-stage-four-endometriosis)

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## Care Work in Massachusetts: A Call for Gender, Racial, and Economic Justice

This report highlights the gendered, racial, and economic inequities in care work, a field dominated by immigrant women and women of color.

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This report highlights the gendered, racial, and economic inequities in care work, a field dominated by immigrant women and women of color.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/care-work-in-massachusetts-a-call-for-gender-racial-and-economic-justice)

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## Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.

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HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-the-right-treatment-for-endometriosis)

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## Understanding That Feminism May Look Different for Each of Us

MB talks about the importance in discussing different perspectives around feminism and her own identity as an intersectional feminist.

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MB talks about the importance in discussing different perspectives around feminism and her own identity as an intersectional feminist.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-understanding-that-feminism-may-look-different-for-each-of-us)

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## Having to Learn about PMS on My Own

XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps.

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XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-having-to-learn-about-pms-on-my-own)

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## Perimenopause: The Ugly, The Bad, and The Good!

Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Ann Marie Meyer offers encouragement in facing the many sides of perimenopause and its symptoms.

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Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Ann Marie Meyer offers encouragement in facing the many sides of perimenopause and its symptoms.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-perimenopause-the-ugly-the-bad-and-the-good)

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## The Impact of COVID-19 Loss on Children's Mental Health

This February 2022 fact sheet provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and their caregivers.

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This February 2022 fact sheet provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and their caregivers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covids-impact-on-childrens-and-families-mental-health)

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## Create Your Care Plan: An LGBT Person's Guide to Preparing for Medical Procedures

This resource provides straightforward guidance on creating individualized and customized plans for LGBT older adults’ short- and long-term health challenges.

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This resource provides straightforward guidance on creating individualized and customized plans for LGBT older adults’ short- and long-term health challenges.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/create-your-care-plan-an-lgbtqia-persons-guide-to-preparing-for-medical-procedures)

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## Using Social Media to Create a Platform for Myself

LM talks about the ways in which she has used social media throughout her life.

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LM talks about the ways in which she has used social media throughout her life.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-social-media-to-create-a-platform-for-myself)

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## Understanding How Deceptive Social Media Can Be

LM addresses the ways that social media harms people.

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LM addresses the ways that social media harms people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-understanding-how-deceptive-social-media-can-be)

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## Self-Compassion versus the Patriarchal Pharmaceutical Industry

XY advocates for kindness toward ourselves -- and for more research on menstruation that centers women instead of profit and patriarchy.

![My Story: Pushing Against the Patriarchy to Talk About Mental Health Amongst Women](data:image/png;base64,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)

XY advocates for kindness toward ourselves -- and for more research on menstruation that centers women instead of profit and patriarchy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/self-compassion-versus-patriarchal-pharmaceutical-industry)

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## Talking to My Mom about Birth Control

BK discusses the research she did while considering using the birth control pill and how talking to her mom helped her to be even more informed.

![BK](data:image/png;base64,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)

BK discusses the research she did while considering using the birth control pill and how talking to her mom helped her to be even more informed.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/talking-to-mom-about-birth-control)

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## Explaining Why I Wanted to Go on the Pill

BK discusses her conversations with her mother and doctor about going on the birth control pill.

![BK](data:image/png;base64,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)

BK discusses her conversations with her mother and doctor about going on the birth control pill.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/using-the-pill-to-manage-menstrual-health)

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## Feeling Comfortable With Therapy

EN discusses treating her mental health with medication and therapy.

![Emily](data:image/png;base64,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)

EN discusses treating her mental health with medication and therapy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-feeling-comfortable-with-therapy)

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## Realizing No One Is Perfect Regardless of What Anyone Says

HM recalls some of the changes she experienced after receiving counseling, especially concerning the pressure to be perfect and be a strong Black woman.

![My Story: Realizing No One Is Perfect Regardless of What Anyone Says](data:image/png;base64,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)

HM recalls some of the changes she experienced after receiving counseling, especially concerning the pressure to be perfect and be a strong Black woman.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-realizing-no-one-is-perfect-regardless-of-what-anyone-says)

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## Describing My Abortion Experience

MC recalls how painful her second abortion was. She regrets not having her partners present for her two abortions.

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MC recalls how painful her second abortion was. She regrets not having her partners present for her two abortions.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-describing-my-abortion-experience)

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## Feelings Around Having an Abortion

MC describes her thought process behind getting an abortion. She shares some of the feelings she had about the experience.

![A woman has her hands on her head as though disappointed. In front of her is a positive pregnancy test on a table.](data:image/png;base64,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)

MC describes her thought process behind getting an abortion. She shares some of the feelings she had about the experience.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-feelings-around-having-an-abortion)

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## No One Asked Me What I Wanted

A young woman shares her abortion story. While those around her seemed excited about the possibility of a baby, she had to make the decision that was best for her.

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A young woman shares her abortion story. While those around her seemed excited about the possibility of a baby, she had to make the decision that was best for her.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-no-one-asked-me-what-i-wanted)

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## Self-managed: An Abortion Story

A podcast series that explores many aspects of self-managed abortions, from defining what a self-managed abortion is and what's involved in having one to exploring the legality of self-managed abortions and how technology is changing what they look like.

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A podcast series that explores many aspects of self-managed abortions, from defining what a self-managed abortion is and what's involved in having one to exploring the legality of self-managed abortions and how technology is changing what they look like.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/exploring-self-managed-abortions)

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## Causes and Consequences of the Black Wealth Gap

Fact sheet from the National Partnership for Women & Families that highlights the intersectional causes of the Black wealth gap.

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Fact sheet from the National Partnership for Women & Families that highlights the intersectional causes of the Black wealth gap.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/fact-sheet-causes-and-consequences-of-the-black-wealth-gap)

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## Extreme Pain from an IUD

SD discusses her experience with severe pain after insertion of a copper IUD.

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SD discusses her experience with severe pain after insertion of a copper IUD.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/extreme-iud-pain)

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## Addressing Institutional Racism & Health Inequality: My Perspective

Diana Namumbejja Abwoye comments on race and health disparities from her personal experiences and perspective. She calls on white accomplices to end institutional racism and achieve true diversity.

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Diana Namumbejja Abwoye comments on race and health disparities from her personal experiences and perspective. She calls on white accomplices to end institutional racism and achieve true diversity.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/addressing-institutional-racism-health-inequality-my-perspective)

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## When Antidepressants Leave Lasting Damage: Living with Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction

Sexuality is an integral part of our lives, central to our identity, our quality of life, and the ways we connect with other human beings. So what happens to those of us whose sexuality is removed or severely diminished by a medication?

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Sexuality is an integral part of our lives, central to our identity, our quality of life, and the ways we connect with other human beings. So what happens to those of us whose sexuality is removed or severely diminished by a medication?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/when-antidepressants-leave-lasting-damage-living-with-post-ssri-snri-sexual-dysfunction)

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## 39 Stories Show Just How Important Abortion Access Is

In 2020, 39 senators asked the US Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. In response, Teen Vogue published 60 personal stories that highlight the vital importance of access to abortion services.

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In 2020, 39 senators asked the US Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. In response, Teen Vogue published 60 personal stories that highlight the vital importance of access to abortion services.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/39-stories-show-just-how-important-abortion-access-is)

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## Dirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons

I worked as a teacher and coach in a medium security prison in Sogamoso, Colombia. I have seen many shocking things in my work Particularly upsetting is the paltry number of menstrual pads (about 25 per year) that women inmates receive.

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I worked as a teacher and coach in a medium security prison in Sogamoso, Colombia. I have seen many shocking things in my work Particularly upsetting is the paltry number of menstrual pads (about 25 per year) that women inmates receive.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/dirty-business-lack-of-menstrual-equity-in-colombian-prisons)

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## A Personal Story of Premature Birth

A video about one couple’s experience having a premature baby.

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A video about one couple’s experience having a premature baby.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/a-personal-story-of-premature-birth-and-additional-resources)

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## Going through Menopause as a Black Butch-Identified Woman

Mo George shares her story of coming out, aging while queer, and what it’s like to be a Black Butch-identified woman going through menopause.

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Mo George shares her story of coming out, aging while queer, and what it’s like to be a Black Butch-identified woman going through menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/black-butch-menopause)

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## Caregiving in the Time of Corona: An Interview with Sociologist Taura Taylor

In this podcast, sociologist Taura Taylor speaks about her experience as a caregiver to her mother and about caregiving culture in African-American families.

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In this podcast, sociologist Taura Taylor speaks about her experience as a caregiver to her mother and about caregiving culture in African-American families.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/caregiving-taura-taylor)

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## Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story

A woman with ADHD talks about self-blame and frustration, as well as the sexism she encounters. She also discusses the science behind ADHD, how it affects the brain, and hidden strengths that can come with ADHD.

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A woman with ADHD talks about self-blame and frustration, as well as the sexism she encounters. She also discusses the science behind ADHD, how it affects the brain, and hidden strengths that can come with ADHD.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/failing-at-normal-an-adhd-success-story)

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## Female, Elderly and Poor

A short Canadian documentary in which four older women discuss their working lives, caring for partners, and their current experiences of living in poverty.

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A short Canadian documentary in which four older women discuss their working lives, caring for partners, and their current experiences of living in poverty.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/female-elderly-and-poor)

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## I Had a Panic Attack Onstage

A firsthand account of what it was like to have a panic attack on stage, as well as thoughts on how to cope with anxiety.

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A firsthand account of what it was like to have a panic attack on stage, as well as thoughts on how to cope with anxiety.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/i-had-a-panic-attack-onstage)

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## Starting A Family with A Transgender Partner

In this video, Heather, a cisgender woman, and Mitch, a transgender man, share their story of starting a family.

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In this video, Heather, a cisgender woman, and Mitch, a transgender man, share their story of starting a family.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/personal-story-starting-a-family-with-a-transgender-partner)

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## Glass Half Full: Podcast on Chronic Illness

This podcast focuses on how people live with chronic and/or disabling conditions.

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This podcast focuses on how people live with chronic and/or disabling conditions.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/glass-half-full-podcast-on-chronic-illness)

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## Reimagining Care Policies: An Interview with Activists Ai-jen Poo and Sarita Gupta

Activists Ai-jen Poo and Sarita Gupta share personal stories of caregiving and the need for policy change in a podcast interview.

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Activists Ai-jen Poo and Sarita Gupta share personal stories of caregiving and the need for policy change in a podcast interview.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/reimagining-care)

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## Schizophrenia: A Personal Story

A personal story from a woman living with schizophrenia.

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A personal story from a woman living with schizophrenia.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/schizophrenia-a-personal-story)

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## Stories of Hope from Heart Transplant Recipients

A collection of hopeful and uplifting stories from people who have undergone heart transplants.

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A collection of hopeful and uplifting stories from people who have undergone heart transplants.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/stories-of-hope-from-heart-transplant-recipients)

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## When Your Romantic Partner Has Parkinson's Disease: An Interview with Laurie Sheridan

Laurie Sheridan speaks to The Shape of Care podcast with warmth and humor about caring for her husband, who has Parkinson's Disease.

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Laurie Sheridan speaks to The Shape of Care podcast with warmth and humor about caring for her husband, who has Parkinson's Disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/when-your-romantic-partner-has-parkinsons-disease-an-interview-with-laurie-sheridan)

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## Homophobia in Elder Care

How can eldercare programs better understand, and meet, the needs of older LGBTQ people?

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How can eldercare programs better understand, and meet, the needs of older LGBTQ people?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/homophobia-in-elder-care)

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## Housing for Older People

This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.

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This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/housing-for-older-people)

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## Menstrual Poverty and The Kwek Society

Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Eva Marie Carney discusses menstrual poverty, her work with Indigenous students and communities, and the founding of The Kwek Society.

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Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Eva Marie Carney discusses menstrual poverty, her work with Indigenous students and communities, and the founding of The Kwek Society.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/menstrual-poverty-and-the-kwek-society)

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## Celebrating Menopause

Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.

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Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/celebrating-menopause)

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## Isabel Allende on Aging, Motherhood, and More

In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80.

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In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/isabel-allende-on-aging-motherhood-and-more)

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## Catherine Cho on Postpartum Psychosis

Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son.

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Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/catherine-cho-on-postpartum-psychosis)

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## CMV During Pregnancy: The Virus Risk No One Taught Me About

Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss.

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Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/cmv-during-pregnancy-the-virus-risk-no-one-taught-me-about)

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## How to Care for Your Baby at Night

A guide for parents and caregivers from the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) baby-friendly initiative.

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A guide for parents and caregivers from the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) baby-friendly initiative.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-care-for-your-baby-at-night)

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## A Reflection on Disability and Sexual Assault

Carrie shares her experience of sexual assault, from the perspective of someone who has grown up deaf and uses hearing technology.

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Carrie shares her experience of sexual assault, from the perspective of someone who has grown up deaf and uses hearing technology.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/a-reflection-on-disability-and-sexual-assault)

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## Becoming the Sex Positive Parent I Needed

Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality.

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Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/becoming-the-sex-positive-parent-i-needed)

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## In Control: Our Stories, Our Lives, Our Birth Control

Why do people use contraception and what happens when they cannot afford it? These first-person stories testify to many different experiencesl, and show why reproductive access is so important to our bodily autonomy.

![An Asian woman looks concerned as a pharmacist hands her birth control pills](data:image/png;base64,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)

Why do people use contraception and what happens when they cannot afford it? These first-person stories testify to many different experiencesl, and show why reproductive access is so important to our bodily autonomy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/in-control-our-stories-our-lives-our-birth-control)

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## Stories on Gender, Aging, and Care Work

These personal essays reflect on feminism, ageism, social inequalities, and care work. Essayists Joan Ditzion, Phyllis Mitzen, Connie Goldman, and Nancy Hooyman write about their personal journeys, and call for more feminist work on women and aging.

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These personal essays reflect on feminism, ageism, social inequalities, and care work. Essayists Joan Ditzion, Phyllis Mitzen, Connie Goldman, and Nancy Hooyman write about their personal journeys, and call for more feminist work on women and aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/stories-on-gender-aging-and-care-work)

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## How Being Undocumented Affects Mental Health

Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family.

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Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/being-undocumented-mental-health)

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## Muslim South Asian Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Her Abortion Story

Fariha Róisín discusses how she worked through feelings of shame around her abortion experience.

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Fariha Róisín discusses how she worked through feelings of shame around her abortion experience.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/fariha-r%C3%B3is%C3%ADn-abortion-story)

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## INeedAnA: A Resource for Finding Abortion Clinics

Find abortion clinics based on your age, location, how long you’ve been pregnant, and the type of abortion you hope to receive.

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Find abortion clinics based on your age, location, how long you’ve been pregnant, and the type of abortion you hope to receive.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ineedana)

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## Jennifer’s Uterine Fibroids Journey: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

At age 45, Jennifer found herself at a turning point in dealing with her uterine fibroids. In this story, she discusses her process for seeking treatment.

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At age 45, Jennifer found herself at a turning point in dealing with her uterine fibroids. In this story, she discusses her process for seeking treatment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/jennifer-fibroids)

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## Ripping Off the Bracelet

I fought for recognition throughout my 56 day stay on the Oncology floor and over the two and a half years of enduring active treatment.

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I fought for recognition throughout my 56 day stay on the Oncology floor and over the two and a half years of enduring active treatment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/ripping-off-the-bracelet)

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## Isolation: A Covert Foe

An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.

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An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/isolation-a-covert-foe)

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## Many Older People Can't Afford Basic Necessities

This article highlights the challenges posed by economic insecurity for older adults. It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty.

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This article highlights the challenges posed by economic insecurity for older adults. It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/many-older-people-cant-afford-basic-necessities)

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## Prioritizing Financial Security in the Movement to End Intimate Partner Violence

A roadmap for building financial security among survivors of interpersonal violence, focusing on how organizations can build a livable and sustainable movement.

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A roadmap for building financial security among survivors of interpersonal violence, focusing on how organizations can build a livable and sustainable movement.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/prioritizing-financial-security-in-the-movement-to-end-intimate-partner-violence)

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## Racial Disparities in Economic Security

Structural racism and sexism impact access to healthcare, food, housing, education, and employment, which can result in economic insecurity.

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Structural racism and sexism impact access to healthcare, food, housing, education, and employment, which can result in economic insecurity.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/racial-disparities-in-economic-security)

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## Racial Wealth Gap Deepens U.S. Retirement Crisis

This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans.

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This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/racial-wealth-gap-deepens-u-s-retirement-crisis)

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## Retiring While Black

This article outlines the steps everyone can take to improve their ability to retire with financial security.

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This article outlines the steps everyone can take to improve their ability to retire with financial security.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/retiring-while-black)

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## Sexual Harassment and the Gender Wage Gap

This fact sheet explains how sexual harassment perpetuates the gender wage gap by affecting a woman’s job performance, advancement opportunities, and career choices.

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This fact sheet explains how sexual harassment perpetuates the gender wage gap by affecting a woman’s job performance, advancement opportunities, and career choices.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sexual-harassment-and-the-gender-wage-gap)

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## The Cost of Menopause for Women in the Workplace

A 2023 study by the Mayo Clinic highlights the economic price of menopause for women in the workplace.

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A 2023 study by the Mayo Clinic highlights the economic price of menopause for women in the workplace.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-cost-of-menopause-for-women-in-the-workplace)

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## The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Making 'Period Poverty' Worse

COVID-19 has made accessing period products even more difficult for people living in poverty.

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COVID-19 has made accessing period products even more difficult for people living in poverty.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-covid-19-pandemic-is-making-period-poverty-worse)

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## The Economics of Healthy Aging for Women

Kerry Hannon summarizes insights from a panel entitled Race, Gender, and Work: The Economics of Healthy Aging.

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Kerry Hannon summarizes insights from a panel entitled Race, Gender, and Work: The Economics of Healthy Aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-economics-of-healthy-aging-for-women)

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## The Financial Education Every Feminist Needs

This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive.

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This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-financial-education-every-feminist-needs)

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## Tools to Overcome Social Isolation

A plethora of resources to help us understand, and overcome, social isolation. Includes an assessment tool and an interactive map.

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A plethora of resources to help us understand, and overcome, social isolation. Includes an assessment tool and an interactive map.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/tools-to-overcome-social-isolation)

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## U.S. Women and the Wage Gap

This fact sheet includes statistics and analysis about the gendered wage gap in the United States.

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This fact sheet includes statistics and analysis about the gendered wage gap in the United States.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/u-s-women-and-the-wage-gap)

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## What Self-Managed Medication Abortion Is Really Like

Teen Vogue spoke with experts on self-managed abortion, and people who have gone through the process, to explain what it’s really like.

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Teen Vogue spoke with experts on self-managed abortion, and people who have gone through the process, to explain what it’s really like.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-self-managed-medication-abortion-is-really-like)

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## Audre Lorde Reads "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power"

A video recording of Audre Lorde reading her historical and powerful essay, "The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power."

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A video recording of Audre Lorde reading her historical and powerful essay, "The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power."](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/audre-lorde-reads-uses-of-the-erotic)

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## Addressing Period Poverty in the United States

Érica Carnevalli reports on what happens when low income women and women living in poverty cannot afford the menstrual products that they need. How can we use education and legislation to end period poverty?

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Érica Carnevalli reports on what happens when low income women and women living in poverty cannot afford the menstrual products that they need. How can we use education and legislation to end period poverty?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/addressing-period-poverty-in-the-united-states)

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## Coerced Debt: A Domestic Violence Tactic

This fact sheet provides an overview of coerced debt -- how domestic abusers try to control their partners' finances, and how survivors can challenge this form of abuse through legal means.

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This fact sheet provides an overview of coerced debt -- how domestic abusers try to control their partners' finances, and how survivors can challenge this form of abuse through legal means.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/coerced-debt-a-domestic-violence-tactic)

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## Making a Difference: From Care Work to Home Care Activism

This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers.

![An older Black woman with brown hair wearing a blue top and glasses sits next to a Black woman home aide nurse with curly hair who is filling out paperwork for the older woman.](data:image/png;base64,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)

This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/care-work-to-home-care-activism)

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## A Birth Story about Obstetric Racism

Scholar, educator, and poet LeConté Dill collaborated with two doulas -- anthropologist Dána-Ain Davis and illustrator Cheyenne Varner to share this birth story about obstetric violence and medical racism.

![Five Black pregnant women are standing holding their bellies. The first one, who has her lock in a bun on the top of her head is wearing a hospital gown. The second woman who has a short haircut, is wearing a gray dress. The third woman, who has a short haircut is wearing a light pink tee shirt and gray pants. The fourth woman is facing left. She has on a green headwrap, a teal tee shirt and black shorts. Her shirt is hiked up and her stomach is visible. The fifth woman is facing front. She has a curly short haircut and wearing an orange tee shirt that is raised above her belly, and gray pants. Around her belly are two monitors.](data:image/png;base64,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)

Scholar, educator, and poet LeConté Dill collaborated with two doulas -- anthropologist Dána-Ain Davis and illustrator Cheyenne Varner to share this birth story about obstetric violence and medical racism.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-birth-story-about-obstetric-racism)

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## Living with Dementia as an LGBTQ+ Person

This article by the Alzheimer’s Society addresses the experiences of LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.

![An older woman in a black and white top sits at a table in a kitchen holding folders. A younger woman in glasses and a jean shirt is holding the papers with her and standing next to her. They seem to be working on the papers together.](data:image/png;base64,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)

This article by the Alzheimer’s Society addresses the experiences of LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/living-with-dementia-as-an-lgbtq-person)

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## Holiday Survival Guide: Family Style

This guide provides tools and Q&A with a clinical psychologist to help us navigate difficulties with family around the holidays.

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This guide provides tools and Q&A with a clinical psychologist to help us navigate difficulties with family around the holidays.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/holiday-survival-guide-family-style)

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## Black Women, Reproductive Justice, and Environmental Justice

We have the right to form and raise families in safe, healthy environments that are free of toxic chemicals. This fact sheet from “In Our Own Voice” shows how reproductive justice and environmental justice intersect.

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We have the right to form and raise families in safe, healthy environments that are free of toxic chemicals. This fact sheet from “In Our Own Voice” shows how reproductive justice and environmental justice intersect.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/black-women-reproductive-justice-and-environmental-justice)

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## Challenges When Menstruating While Homeless

The first review of its kind, this article analyzes homeless women's experiences of period poverty in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Nepal. It identifies helpful policies and highlights period poverty as a public health and human rights issue.

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The first review of its kind, this article analyzes homeless women's experiences of period poverty in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Nepal. It identifies helpful policies and highlights period poverty as a public health and human rights issue.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/challenges-when-menstruating-while-homeless)

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## Women and Social Security

Women face particular challenges to receiving sufficient retirement benefits. What are those challenges, and what policy recommendations can we advocate for ensure women get enough Social Security benefits?

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Women face particular challenges to receiving sufficient retirement benefits. What are those challenges, and what policy recommendations can we advocate for ensure women get enough Social Security benefits?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/women-and-social-security)

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## Get the Facts on Women and Aging

This fact sheet from the NCOA reports on women's experiences of aging and ageism in retirement, in health care, and as caregivers ourselves.

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This fact sheet from the NCOA reports on women's experiences of aging and ageism in retirement, in health care, and as caregivers ourselves.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/get-the-facts-on-women-and-aging)

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## Social Security Facts

This overview of Social Security includes the special importance of the federal government program to women

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This overview of Social Security includes the special importance of the federal government program to women](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/social-security-facts)

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## Practicing Self-Care While Caring for a Loved One with Mental Illness

To love and care for others, we must first care for ourselves. This article by licensed therapist Weena Cullins provides self-care tips for caregivers of people with mental illness.

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To love and care for others, we must first care for ourselves. This article by licensed therapist Weena Cullins provides self-care tips for caregivers of people with mental illness.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/practicing-self-care-while-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-mental-illness)

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## Sex Education and Disability

Alice Wong speaks with Julia Bascom and Robin Wilson-Beattie about disabled people's need for comprehensive sex education that is tailored to different learning styles and abilities, and representative of diverse experiences.

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Alice Wong speaks with Julia Bascom and Robin Wilson-Beattie about disabled people's need for comprehensive sex education that is tailored to different learning styles and abilities, and representative of diverse experiences.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sex-education-and-disability)

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## Lighting the Lanterns: Birth as a Portal to Liberation

In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers.

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In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lighting-the-lanterns-birth-as-a-portal-to-liberation)

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## On the Road: Adventures in Aging

After the death of her longtime partner, Laura Barr took to the road. She has spent the past 5 years traveling in her camper with her two dogs. Laura talks about the passion that fuels her continued journey, and what she's found along the way.

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After the death of her longtime partner, Laura Barr took to the road. She has spent the past 5 years traveling in her camper with her two dogs. Laura talks about the passion that fuels her continued journey, and what she's found along the way.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/on-the-road-adventures-in-aging)

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## Nursing Homes: Teaching Compassionate Care

Gerontologist Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci describes a remarkably innovative and creative project, preparing medical students to provide compassionate care, including to older individuals.

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Gerontologist Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci describes a remarkably innovative and creative project, preparing medical students to provide compassionate care, including to older individuals.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/nursing-homes-teaching-compassionate-care)

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## Wisdom from the OBOS Founders

Founders of Our Bodies Ourselves discuss their personal experience of aging and their continued commitment to making health and sexuality information accessible to all women and gender-expansive people.

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Founders of Our Bodies Ourselves discuss their personal experience of aging and their continued commitment to making health and sexuality information accessible to all women and gender-expansive people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/wisdom-from-the-obos-founders)

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## Scarlet Murmurations: Advancing Global Menstrual Justice

This report, commissioned by Irise International and the Global Menstrual Collective, defines menstrual justice and addresses other areas of justice that overlap with menstrual justice. It provides case studies and recommendations for activists.

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This report, commissioned by Irise International and the Global Menstrual Collective, defines menstrual justice and addresses other areas of justice that overlap with menstrual justice. It provides case studies and recommendations for activists.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/scarlet-murmurations-advancing-global-menstrual-justice)

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## Lucia Ayiela on Digital Activism and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa

How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.

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How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lucia-ayiela-on-digital-activism-and-gender-based-violence-in-the-horn-of-africa)

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## Trans Misogyny and Trans Violence

Dr. Jules Gill-Peterson discusses her book "A Short History of Trans Misogyny" and how it relates to her personal experiences as a trans professor of color.

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Dr. Jules Gill-Peterson discusses her book "A Short History of Trans Misogyny" and how it relates to her personal experiences as a trans professor of color.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/trans-misogyny-and-trans-violence)

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## Shweta Kapoor on Healing from Sexual Trauma

Shweta Kapoor, MD, PhD, discusses medications, therapies, and other treatment options that can help us cope and heal after sexual trauma, as well as how partners can care supportively for survivors of sexual abuse.

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Shweta Kapoor, MD, PhD, discusses medications, therapies, and other treatment options that can help us cope and heal after sexual trauma, as well as how partners can care supportively for survivors of sexual abuse.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/shweta-kapoor-on-healing-from-sexual-trauma)

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## Black Pregnant Women Are Turning to Midwives for Personalized Care

Photojournalist Karen Kasmauski documents the the work of Black midwives and doulas, who are making progress against staggering racial disparities in birthing outcomes.

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Photojournalist Karen Kasmauski documents the the work of Black midwives and doulas, who are making progress against staggering racial disparities in birthing outcomes.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/black-pregnant-women-are-turning-to-midwives-for-personalized-care)

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## What to Do When Someone You Know Has Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

What are the best ways to give emotional and practical support to a loved one with a breast cancer diagnosis?

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What are the best ways to give emotional and practical support to a loved one with a breast cancer diagnosis?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/support-loved-one-with-breast-cancer)

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## The 4th Trimester Bodies Project

After a traumatic birth experience, ash luna struggled to find support as a nonbinary parent of a child with a disability. So they set out to create their own community. This effort transformed into the 4th Trimester Bodies Project.

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After a traumatic birth experience, ash luna struggled to find support as a nonbinary parent of a child with a disability. So they set out to create their own community. This effort transformed into the 4th Trimester Bodies Project.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-4th-trimester-bodies-project)

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## Older Women: Inequality at the Intersection of Age and Gender

This infographic provides facts and statistics about the challenges that working women face as they grow older, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

![An older woman looks out a window](data:image/png;base64,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)

This infographic provides facts and statistics about the challenges that working women face as they grow older, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/older-women-inequality)

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## To Survive on This Shore: The Experiences of Older Trans and Gender Nonconforming People

Photographs and interviews by Jess Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre portray the joyful and difficult lived experiences of older transgender adults in the U.S.

![A lighter-skinned Black woman sits on a red couch in red pants and a white tank top](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFEElEQVRIiV1WQZIjuQ3MBEGpZ2d98V598P8/sS/Yo19gh2M9s57p6W5JVUUC6QNJSesKRqmiJCGZiQRA/uO3X7Eujg8BECRISilTGZmpiFyXMiUJAMdltGLFzApLMStmRjOQPn4GkIAAQhNDC2m8eXw83tzfiiAkQQA1fiRIBDwlrv9xxSQESRJS87o/YHLT2tr4tybjTBIJgmSS9Ix41uehkpZKGoKkUlOczCcACWQi1/4MkGCa6nlvfQS+A/wfhpRYodd9MbrnjqLmShWTMgkaCW+tzY1zROfiIerO/Wn7C+GJxNAjYUYaLWkkbTI4jp0rySAI8k88pgxTlrtWMyfQTDjBuYZ5yBnJj23Hc+jxzWQDLtfeczhTPm06MRaPPyENYN+2bUq/Qtt8GHgPDAhPZnpCG99oOZrQ4g/Ct+t1qXivGdp6mDDPdhw4+QCYqkn5QJr5F+C3y/VRjyP6qEKj0RbSStIoMz10evZWPOdn2gN+vVzuACN6MbN7sY9rURlWX9Wh1TgiMiMjMiJGY4lpZcAv7+93fUbcUsq4j1uZELZAcE9FPuJGj96jj4eIiIzBxS9v7yRIM3IELKV4KaW4eykDYoIYV9JHBjIjMnpE761Hb7313lpvvfeIHtGl9MvbG4GhfCkzsLu7V3f34gNtKTcrfm0/I3qP3ntr7Tja0drR2t7a0doR0TLDL99fQRjNZuzq7rXWWk/u7rUOtIExdBqenfpEb6213o5jP47t2LfjuO37rbVbb1tE849v/yVpVqy41+r1VE+nfjr12urpVGtkreHh7oMDzSYDZUT0aK21duz7sR37bduu++1j397222vbf+8NfvnP76SZ11LPfj7X80s/v8T5nOfIHnnK7OG1pkfxSeLBIGKKc+zHvm2363Z9v11ft/d/bu/b/gP9G8rfv1/at/d4/RHtll3ZhwHHJtdouU+H5fzoESOtM/6+32779bp9vG0//n39cr3+C5cbrkD5G9mBntC16fUdIGC8tzuR4qyuXOYf1pnyt7a3Y9uP222/Xra377evf1y/4IK5fAMIFCCABPT1D3SnCmGUUUZwNuxQKUkjyJmD3ntvbT/a1trtaJe9vb4dX7ADG3AdAMcCGCPTgPL9VuonKyezZlYIgwwJpbIkzbhyMBza99631m6tXY729aMBDTiAHbgBHqstx2NFvEd8il7DShiD7BCUsKIHg8zovbfej973HlvER+SuHEqs5XhuloCAhOfOPJBN2TJKkAFRyQmABRDRW+97xJaxZV6QqEIbSjjwAnhZDGwivQAvoiupQHZFF5lEQqHQ6BaSRplFi9wjj8wN+jDgM/FqQAXOAAH3Fd0Aw8+Gz8QLzxVWBGZSobQMphIykWtUD7O2jEO5QweRTvxUcHG0uvRxx8+EGbygFlTDybzyU0VxsADMhAUSCYMoch6aMjN6Zss8pAY0A5x4MfzieBcuBgTgFX8FaKChFJTyye0n54uzOswAQswUoUytPiQlMjN7Zk8NgG6EG84FVnEi/lLQAuFePsNghVatVLNarBproRdYAU0ikikYJYjjPJZSZEaqSR3qRA4AFhSgEi+GdMjLL2cAZjSjFbNiHE2tzNMrQAnE07QdUzikPqIDQcgIGFimg9IAQV5e6jhqzGm8xvGYx6DdB8A0do7tSzGiCwEkAaIYg4TZfXpDzmrPQ38cykY1rUMLV78DE0ohhby3JqyeSBqZomBP5/L/ATe7SNMnwnKCAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)

Photographs and interviews by Jess Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre portray the joyful and difficult lived experiences of older transgender adults in the U.S.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/experiences-older-trans-gnc-people)

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## How History and Racism Reframe the Formula Shortage for Black Families

Formula shortages disproportionately affect Black birthing people because of a long history in which they have been both prohibited and discouraged from breastfeeding.

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Formula shortages disproportionately affect Black birthing people because of a long history in which they have been both prohibited and discouraged from breastfeeding.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/formula-shortage-for-black-families)

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## Menopause Movements and Menopause Capitalism

The authors of "Hot Flash" discuss how menopause capitalism tries to profit from the growth of menopause awareness, selling dubious products that do not take our health needs seriously.

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The authors of "Hot Flash" discuss how menopause capitalism tries to profit from the growth of menopause awareness, selling dubious products that do not take our health needs seriously.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-movements-capitalism)

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## The Social Determinants of Health in Breast Cancer Care

A survey of community-based, organizational, and clinical barriers to care demonstrates that life stressors impact treatment and health outcomes, something holistic practitioners have known for a very long time.

![African American mother covering face while sitting by unpaid bills, children playing behind her at home.](data:image/png;base64,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)

A survey of community-based, organizational, and clinical barriers to care demonstrates that life stressors impact treatment and health outcomes, something holistic practitioners have known for a very long time.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/social-determinants-breast-cancer-care)