--- title: "When Your Romantic Partner Has Parkinson's Disease: An Interview with Laurie Sheridan" date: 2024-05-02T00:37:00-04:00 author: Missy Moyer canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/when-your-romantic-partner-has-parkinsons-disease-an-interview-with-laurie-sheridan" section: "Stories & Conversations" --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Stories & Conversations](/stories-conversations)# When Your Romantic Partner Has Parkinson's Disease: An Interview with Laurie Sheridan This episode of The Shape of Care podcast, hosted by [Mindy Fried](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/people/mindy-fried-chair), features Laurie Sheridan, who speaks with warmth and humor as she describes what it’s like caring 24/7 for her husband, Ira, who has Parkinson’s Disease. There's also a cameo from Rick Surpin, founder of Cooperative Home Care Associates, a worker-owned home care agency in New York City. Full notes on the episode, including further resources, are on the [Shape of Care website](https://theshapeofcare.org/episodes/when-your-romantic-partner-has-parkinsons-disease/). ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ growing older](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/growing-older) - [ care & aging](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/care-aging) - [caregiving](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/caregiving) - [disability](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/disability) - [stories & conversations](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/stories-conversations) ![](/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();) ##### More to Explore [Stories & ConversationsListen ## 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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. ![An elderly mother and her older adult daughter pose for a picture together](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![Pexels ron lach interracial grandson caretaking white grandma scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![Next chapters logo](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![A Black woman sits on a couch resting with her hands behind her head and her eyes closed](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![Next chapters logo](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesWatch ## TED Talk: Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex? Lessons from an Aging Sexuality Educator by Jane Fleishman This TEDx video discusses sex and intimacy in older adults, promoting a healthy sexuality for older people. ![Pexels rodnae productions 7020572 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) This TEDx video discusses sex and intimacy in older adults, promoting a healthy sexuality for older people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ted-talk-is-it-ok-for-grandma-to-have-sex-lessons-from-an-aging-sexuality-educator-by-jane-fleishman) [Stories & ConversationsListen ## Glass Half Full: Podcast on Chronic Illness This podcast focuses on how people live with chronic and/or disabling conditions. ![People motion walk asia professional together 1179849 pxhere com scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Living with Congestive Heart Failure TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. ![Alexandru-Acea-unsplash](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Difficult Menstrual Cycles CB shares her story of experiencing difficult menstrual cycles as a teenager. ![Menstruation](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Period Blood](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADE0lEQVRIiZVW0ZLcMAiTsLf//3V9649cbKsPGIxzbWe648nk9jYICQHhr58/AVCiZGuZX+9DiQAAkiBhhtbQGnqnX3v3K3tnazSjGcxIGgBI+P6R/vz9f366AF5hdYWWJLEikZnT+Z4ka5j4GdAhKfKVxIqxFl54hVlG54kZUcn8vr8pBZLW8ivX8hyYeZEvTqz3FYbsmX6Ni7X2mfOQ8Ap79Dgn/Sq1o5AEum65Pbr8zOn3J18zpJHSWiVfJoO4BoDEIos89zldolrzHctRvf4Sb6dkdFYARWE99331G0+W3EK5elntW3+mPiSORGuttSzEgevjx/8EaJaVoFmSeBfg5tBX0ISktdZa9MTH0BinDIDM2NqWqDUHToyEuapAdnl2mX6Igzk1J8bQnLvIZlsrM8y5a+OD5FvPMwzdL+kTI6OP4U49EgXAPtGPDsO7JAD6cpprLacc0VUYXEV2gNZ2eWqjvNLfDObcEqVnkoTXwANJMNuPefRigfdQiYRYGbz1iaMx/HmZba1bQ2vqnX+DKZ++FZAwJ9P+hYRX21nKbWqG1jgG4r+n5repAPTlJpGO9Gvtx3IcudDZaGZ4HvWOMTAGw8rHtSFU1MANMOcqlbgmkhsphyip1vg86N0p0s2Wg6vw6GsMRifzDp2yqvSau4jPI1+Wnw/CC7wxfJVtBuZRSvpH0G8FFAkztqbe8Tx4Hnw+iAfpY803krQZ7DmaNo31UGGUPeVUWoMDeCW85+sAlgB0jQFgSbyV0atcZYMqey0ZRM/nBuRexNoAJ985VUokIO62VnqR+HwcQ3M6iY0R86NrzgQ4Gw1lt+z4myIrid7x9YUfPxCjl8GeL4noMXD2c43+wjiT4+trMwgA3SopGaQUCg/ktDowrlL8HmbsXVHks/5KdF4ApEq2Nfd82bocTKZN6Qz+NPi6Z3QyLZP2nArsXb0WzNKdW/1Y4LnGJXWttXvnFesFkwCS5gSpGHa89UlnO0bHWj7FfAzoJsEwKzO628zfLWImXqO0TmzJajf9+2X6NETOjxJRr5so5G/uCYoVYq9pDwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) 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) [ResourcesRead ## A Disabled Person's Guide to Talking With Your Partner(s) About Sex Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners. ![Pexels judita tamosiunaite 2026764 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-disabled-persons-guide-to-talking-with-your-partners-about-sex) [ResourcesRead ## Finding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders. ![Georg arthur pflueger elder care unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![My Story- Dealing With Contraception Side Effects](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEkUlEQVRIiYVWS5brthIDinT2v52M39tS2i2yAGRA2e6+k/hQtC1RQP1IFP/+//+QJIkUdbrRHTUlWJUUOYpzjjHnfDzG4zEej3pMjslRYZlwoqSlLW11d7ckyXHhvz+5rz/v/Xkj5/t+lAAJCgAI4jNeL+QX0q9/+bHkvTBIDmqS+L6KfIG+sZGz+sfw/f79CPf84TjoQew4tn1mTQAgyeRw8G3q6x0kqTfHPd5M57rRYye2ZduSbU0SAELcP36hm3EOY1Vs+EPDmwm3Q3bsSJYlqSW17UkCAXi8zZ/odggEsW8nDoeDehHgBOY23JLV6la3rAneQSQRftARv0ARABRcOHfeftggA8COHMktdWt3793d/Q7RywMgCd7oon3XBREXrHjgxMoGGALIyerb9u7uvXfvliZ+RcZnTpyYVuQAqUREOcNv9NgAQSZ5Rf9l/tq91t671b8JcIrXiWPFKvtUB4ioIkE/aICQCSy55W7v1t69115r7dXd88feeKH7RocUKUBSIVOCFCtSqkAihyD5kdjeu9faa+3r2t0zMPLb8OgmsGwxCQ9BZ4xIGIoHZAABndwenNzufdDXda3eM/Y56mzZSk6uFDXUJTkpDoOpyvFJSgkgEpMnvXddvsxf17Wu77X3tHXjW2ehLbshQe0Wg1QCpCs1MoY1WJ1DADhRt7vV+8Snjwff39feU1KSE1lJp9Qs4eMB7ArgGicUVW0WwaQM2vax/c7w3mvtda3rWuua3Q3cWXL3mdOdbnZDYhCWTw40omENVANIlUHZn/i8S+j6EGwksd07vd03AdRUo8XAVQHNcg3XZPVdQlUCZJ+t1SdEe/devdde11rfc+9DoHR77+yd7vRGd7UgMbGHUak7gOjKTwJZvW/zXxx7r72vva651joeoPchwN7oZu90QyogjElXuYdqoA5BzBLQLw/uJPevMdd1AYgEdfbGWtgLe9fu6qbl0BWzXHI1NdDFV4020PI5fH7iqltqqed1XQjOvsXe3Atr195H/WkbdBKWKZXQHRaB2C52Ph50n1y31Ceajub393UfvGp2c+/aq/YeJ8+JwQSmXKLE6hwNKevjwTmdX4Zbis6BNZ/PJwLGlNhdvUf36H2bn4Q0YJVLrAbrqHgOQbCtjwduWY4DBwE5n89vJIxLLmmefaCmRacAFw2asopVYZMA4hoCGmjrmN/ax/xzlINEcX59PZkwGfawLE0LVvkoPZwKeCQFUrGOLLn8Jug+Z6le6AGBIkbNr68vBpXMeB4hsysRMoAUA4axw6MzEm6RrgYaafuV2Hd8EgLFSs2vf54EBvJI/kqAMBmACZNOBXZVnabBDgXCiGkBnfRLKt/mhwDJKqLm1/NZwAyEox+YgIomMyrHCSd1pMinvXEsUsCtHic4b/MRFFgkxnw+rwIeQIgiJtlFVbnKYJgYqFvvYJ42wqABEbobrRvdydsDVBGY1/dVgEmSs6iiR2UgAIpJ3S1nXt1s7MCmefojfzrFe93pdkmSxbl2D4KkSFX5hIVM8YX4aVfffdxpEW6xdQK/ZT2nhE6Zgv8CaA5/06beWzIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![cottonbro-studio-6929471](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![wheelchair-centre-for-ageing-better-5r43tf-_Jy0](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Image (3)](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsListen ## Finding the Right Contraception MC describes her abortions and her trouble finding contraception that works for her. ![Abortion & Contraception](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Elise](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Susan](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Trying to Stay Healthy SD discusses the steps she takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as excercising and getting enough sleep. ![Susan](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Becoming a Heart Health Advocate TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Carlisa](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Carlisa](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![pexels-kampus-production-7551661](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare. ![My Story: Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Marley](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![My Story: Having to Learn About PMS on My Own](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Headshot of Ann Marie Meyer](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473979](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![Pexels mike jones lgbtq couple scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Using Social Media to Create a Platform for Myself LM talks about the ways in which she has used social media throughout her life. ![LM](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Understanding How Deceptive Social Media Can Be LM addresses the ways that social media harms people. ![LM](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFqUlEQVRIiZVW2Y4cxxGMrKzq3eWuBBh6FPT/P+EP8ZMPgbR5mJzdme668vJD98ySoiDBiQK6p1EVkRkZiRr6+9/+ChCICAxKIAZSBJmTuYv6nDrmbL3X3muttdXaax9dVNydU1rK3cP9w5uHp6fHp8c3j28eHh8e3twv92VZMnMCCHtcn9cIBBABREQA1/f9+/HzthXHtng9un/IRN9uQxyA+/MW/u2L73BH4Lq+j3xkf9Dctr/ud/dwdzc3d/NwD7dwh3t4AIA7/OsMPML3YxT+dQV4rcDDA+7uZm5H+G2ph1mYIzyA4IMyzN3tOOTGxgTLiQKgr0WM8Ajseb/Cq5mqqZqoq7qomyICDJiFeZjtVdo1J00WuPUgAkDAAxRB4fA9XVVVVRFVURGdYiIm4qJhGhEU8GShe2XmqmampmxMlCIi0y4L0c0q4XCHu5vu+Ae0TNEpOsWm2JxuelRN7Fl9r0+PM5x2u0emQ55XY7nDzE19B9cpMqfMKXPIGDqm9rETECF5cRLP4rIfUBVhzimlAJl7pt8Y1/feupqpqojMPcaQPmQM6f0gcE0E9whKntVEdF9ZEmdQ8gA7Z8C/sY+H+w1dRabMMceYfYw+ZhvShrRhc4RbJCIPI7Y8LS9WRLMICyUGyCMSc75N7D4+h8kO5WWOMcYYvY/eZ+ujtlmbtGZzwJ05JQ8nNi6Wp5bJuSTOSClAHJES5wg/hvYV/RBHDm3G6L233msbtc21aas+J4VHTuSeKDEXLQuXmXIBcxz6OCXO4RYBjzCL3cXX7GXOMUa/ofet9bXKumltmDPBo+TkMGLlwrmkXIgzEgeSRST3lDi7WQBX6d1URVWmXHO/pr+1ttVxqXLebK2YkynKfSGPlDjlkspCeSBlJ7ZdH3NKKZtZALcpkSP/OefYG9Ba77XVrbZLHS+bfFn9eU1tcEb8eAdH4ky5UF7AJTh7SgZiD8pGzFlVI8I8VF3F5DD91Ti999ZrbW1r9bz1zxd9+xJfXhg1g+L5B/qFKGcqC8oSuQSzUdqbkLJR4iwiewWiPkXn1B1916e10WpvW9sutZ62/utFnz8DHzJQgKgV/2EsCy13kUtw8cSMxEHJnHIhTnmKRIRZiNoUm0PGQTB7n33v7ta3c90+rO35WfGBgALcAYGO8wlf7nF/F2XxvBgzU+IgMqfslFIeY+4Sidqc1odcxRntWsG29vXUzm/XhncCMLAAetxQJ7z7AY8PvtyVUiwxIyWnZEHZwSn3MSKuEk3tQ3qf+1S1PmodWx3rpb+8b884vyAGUIAnQAEHAgic/NOjPdx7WSwVJr4SGJhzayMC5q7qY2of0rq0Plqbrc3a5rbNy3mcPvd/4jSvt9JH4GfAgAAcFz9V//GNLXeFB4PZKRmOCmrrEXB3UR/T+pDa5IZeq6zbfP48/4EuuOEDwDtgAgY44LjYu6e7+3vjkilzHATEnGvtxxyoD7HetTapB/pc6zxf9ON7FQi+i09XDsMX17/YadyVJVPOntiIciT2vNa2X5CiPqf1Ya1LrbK1uTVZqz6f9RMU0O8JALwAE/gZcDT7+Oh3siSxfd4yiCOv20Gg6lO8D2tdt6pblbXqedO3n+zazt+PBvwL+AU1MOODRFaHhnMqSBx5XVsgzKEaIj6G124Hwaani/dtvzB+++/j6xDg37gk/ERTcVKQwY0X4ox82ep+TaqFSIwZrftWba36stmvL3bNPf0BAYAO+wzJUH62VIxgsISMfNkaAuYwgyjGjNZjq36pdtoMn+JKwH9MAOAEeYIt8Pxf5+TkjkJ5rR1HBSSKOdE61hbn6u8vN+kJSEDB73npq9AV/gi/Cy9nd3gyyrUNBDzIjERpTGqdao+XFniJ/5PAzvCf4I7wFlHCI/KYAsCdzJIojZmGUJt4HkCPr8xDQP4zkcIQN8/FABj/A3bPBgt4EFIQAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) 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) [ResourcesRead ## Disabled Sex Yes!: Resources on Sex and Disability A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages. ![Pexels eren li 7188960 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/disabled-sex-yes-resources-on-sex-and-disability) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsListen ## Describing My Abortion Experience MC recalls how painful her second abortion was. She regrets not having her partners present for her two abortions. ![My Story: Finding the Right Contraception](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![mehrpouya-h-dBl-tI7SBtE](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![Pexels ekaterina bolovtsova 7445094 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## Fact Sheets and Resources on Different Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence A collection of infographics and resources about intimate partner violence. ![Pexels alex green black couple domestic violence scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A collection of infographics and resources about intimate partner violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/fact-sheets-and-resources-on-different-intersections-of-intimate-partner-violence) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Extreme Pain from an IUD SD discusses her experience with severe pain after insertion of a copper IUD. ![SD](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Diana Abwoye](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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? ![A white background with pills to the left](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Pexels rodnae productions woman in hospital bed scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADOklEQVRIiW1WXZrjIAyThDNHnue9xZ520T74B9IZvjRNU7BsyTbw+89fkFqMteJZzxPPVzxf8TwRz4pYK9ZakkQSBAAYzrG99/a2d/4EbBtwTgIAgbmwF+d9Bl/PH3+edwTAMXBPC4oEKZKixBoAkV8/Ed1xFAKZLpsgmJ7TCe2QFgnl4Gu0Z8CQk3BlCuYNk6hGouQwY8UiIHEtKcnOaBol196Bj4HXH3kXaB9kIiICBcC1tBrjRric5LGVEDRoYKcaxpkOG0CsCBIkl7hCWsw4KIq4JWmGaKP5swkK2IIMm95wBgGQsON5AiAFiavj0IkiJSjVSxAe5iFjmzJs7A2I2M2jQUY8T7omUcJalJhCXCnVOrfwMDu9jLZOCd604M1KM0dEZKqJkCBhiVq4EDAgw9TRuZg3Bdg06E0TBmngioD0YEioyj1J0nlLOsvzEjNJT9N5VSq7IwCswaApkCiRb2P1i0aJQidf6XtebgyQiBWrGS501b1p/8jMqt1TAqRp928TEgwyXzZA8kgTFk3sJG14aQnaDjUNiCZZ5MiaCHJVrLWqqGFiA2mdxFifQp104hUHQNO6IugZBI2QhKqKymK6kh3wXbSdlSBuIxnfbuSPC6HCNnz67afVbPPd+bofTIcDIDb6sW6CDnIaE6tPnU6Vu8agnJT13UBw5PjYDmjG4dnHanld9utzj8rUa3ESykyXRjKdAnxctaC2Eedn3r4eGpsjl8nLBBvAPg995Qf1n90hzXqjEqLfVO8ePANRzFymc/NOsz272btcH6ZrDtnz5k7aYe8G2H3l0WDfUwtlrvdOncJtQADMjYrFYMC7mMYA7DqBHB9HbeDaiQfKt2o1pXIj9v53UXSsl7Kc9RnBbzIDG1Y+uBuhQdNFkZsiuAB8G6OvvKBhm4az4Np590mrQ66AwxnByZS0vi8PM3+cjcNv34eafRyvB2eheY/IP/NnAKotZdoSrgBgkx9YwzcNG9Eut5nC6Hqc6W39CsC1WUwddpnYfWox3hFMxZ2z0xx4S4C0d/F/hHlF0d9TB4U4h+P276rddwE0xOz+rc+daEZc+h/37xQCPfmDOntWhL9A+twT9T8NfW090rYr/gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) 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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Toallas carcel 3](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## A Personal Story of Premature Birth A video about one couple’s experience having a premature baby. ![A photo of Ben, Sarah, their toddler son, and their premature baby](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADqUlEQVRIiV2WyxbryApDtVWV85N3cqf9/8OOUQ+gbOd4VZzEDwQCRPHP//4vSRJIFgiLhU2f3Wdj2waQkKSooqpcleuq71X/fs+66vutb1WVrESKlCj6OXJu/VxT9PfF14EE9xnQjsYyUjLOESUwRnPezctOf6XDQW1uDveyFO1UzvMTBiF9Le91R4iUv9AASNtdUPaSRKqyKxeRUAQ13gtSBBIS3wDz4MMYdxAGI5sVRwGB4uzUFbUPkqVQwce6yqISJ5UYSaqmiEMaklFgITUvxLCsSnZd1/Durg8sgicClFhVkqWS/c4A45oIJjICEVtVqSjSvupLPxYRLCKHBCukOpUoUqw0kni8l6dmPC+jisqKkmjX9X0qYCqiYDCCEqkclSTJ8sEYHNH5AyKLiiLqVN+u+k4KfLvPnYJGDO1+lFJZzgk63XeBgEU1w02eyA+AupWLrETPqlPqzZJC0s73OwKN91gI52RH0k59JWRUhKQcFJIpQKbuK91+jTTuMOSKW2Q8FSoihHZSp3XIHO1s45Q6D91oEcmxfrcYMmDZD5LIRKDqeMStS5XDSEvS5CtvYRDCjzJYmAFojIljj+LMS0fdpnWjhNO53Yun4AyMwNrt/g2AR5wkdv/hpVV6Z/DIFDeIbqft/mbUvCniJwJte4nTCfO877a47/Ay2xZ93Pexjv/mR2ivvcczdXD2cIrsW3qb8HYZL3vhhZdfI+nH+plLe+3P05Jo2J3p5XuYPbNtLS+zlr287L44JXQ7zj0D9v78eebRq/LeCfyxPo4vz2/77bvISVt+AHKm2hkgHkrMGirG4lpe2+sBeLIqPYMqOQD7zwvvGSZGfpOzFmN91g186GaaJepuHTX9fP7c3XTmcze5TrG8rW+vzVp0ELf7PQen35OokkpuipIHuufESYY51m/TD0XDz+xicjDS1quSZO/Pp++mrY8aBWUyMfn0qcsh6vDjSWmlPy01V6Wqkuy9H4DKXJaqdzAY1snBof5OAHbPzUSiAhHV/FRdDbD2Z9ipkCqKVJ6dAX43wZ2P6bUZbamcTAxFV6WD2GvtDqAIKbgqVKr3Rt0Qz1rvuuoEKBGOkqBIpZ74uaoaYDU/kKrZ7Sj0WODuhp+me353bafqFcGdg1xXtu2prTq898ymRqFfivTCYLThiECO9btGq6pSGwxKUpal9M7r3oU9qsqPpr+0XdFb3WaMnErdHC84I7jNzEb4iNfpC919+4wJnv5/9rEH5z+YFJ3cs6+I2wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) 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) [Stories & ConversationsListen ## 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. ![Menstrual](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADgElEQVRIiW2WW5bjOAxDAUWLmxXMynq5Jdz5ICk71ZPKcVy2zAcAQvaff/9BEpIECAFAEBASSBKIcupfghJA/YAkCUvGkixZkmxpSXIt6Kv/9/H3vQri5/RZ5LvQdbJvdCG+g/DXf5Zl7p8sqr6bjE7d5/L+qprfp193bQl3w66klrANd7FfJ5L2orLOEYVnXV209fWUZZaEjITAtQJkmS9E96piEWq2qrtaN5XyAvoX7jzlUzxLkmkS9mr9CE0OFBW8U4vtaeUBplGka5cMxYfBw+HvBKkG+8hfHFS2htOXLORqZR4UspkESFIKoTm8cfTosvnoTAxMr/LBwlhQM7E/ebRDV8MSTW+XaRtbw6ZsUcA16DwJoG5WuIFICEVYpY+q6xI91L6oGLwuPoUMz1GW2Cs96UtPKouaegtPCxco2fKU39eqA4s4L9ak7ZQwSANyv42PZzLHZWy7m6gs0JgJa2nhPEm2G/iOqEamBNc9FaBXq9OBn+bek8xLBXg744VMB8Y0RD0yl9Cn92pMlxTJVh5vaqthaxL0jF0DKPNdEnZfay+6hFvuPLTvzXjcHUBbCcx28JXg2sNVS9NfIhwzsGE09QTSWM7m8I5eewj+MiPbypLfKvQItETEE7+chIZkJxmAvr4yWlN9mUP9Fv/IqQ4Y6xfIcJGurXGTtOdCOnpq8GfpGsAzubDwKhYbHMBd9Oy3INgnUW+sRLXfEqdUJUqC68XFlXxRPFJWx9Xs5p0gp2REACW1mzvlKTNz15FaOEZmaTWbvOhTvxekENknp9Kj1+uC0867rI+vqi0b+1PSR+Q1U4VxSJWfejnZP0kbUEdPt1o0xOWtxuL0EBclSF6917QMK+btAJR9ctpLO3UlyHUPsczH1EgdY2uZaFlrlFS6IW98QoD9kzObct8TRzREtsTnkrqwFen40/QwLwQoVb6A5CK1T0NUDR11giOwwXaKchubZUXYLK1orevyvEqsYwlyn5xZEOXMNyYSXvaqsVumSF9SpRFI8WggIkV15+gOiFDNgBLn6BzniCPJx/qUBS172ZFjxZiPDd2BaXO4odNiKYhkokQ57hw/IoaZqiUt+WPFjhV5uXyYJqpJZj5pQnaEZ6xvGqWaQFpatpb9saOFDvJ9/Zu3j3YJcSf5WkX9tgu3X+BXj9JS+jFl3DRgHLM05c+r/ISuk/8A2IIhWudzARgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) 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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![White squiggles around a woman's head](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Pexels engin akyurt 3356489 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## 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. ![Parenting Transgender I We Are Family I Parents scaled jpeg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Schizophrenia: A Personal Story A personal story from a woman living with schizophrenia. ![Schizophrenia A Personal Story scaled jpeg](data:image/png;base64,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) A personal story from a woman living with schizophrenia.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/schizophrenia-a-personal-story) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Stories of Hope from Heart Transplant Recipients A collection of hopeful and uplifting stories from people who have undergone heart transplants. ![Nevels media Ygg Giksa Fw unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## Homophobia in Elder Care How can eldercare programs better understand, and meet, the needs of older LGBTQ people? ![Eberhard grossgasteiger older white lesbian unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Mature women celebrate with champagne](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsListen ## 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. ![A headshot of Isabel Allende. She has short curly hair and is wearing a yellow blazer.](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![A white head against a red background with black branches going everywhere](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Megan Pesch CMV Story](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![william-fortunato-6392916-3](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![A woman sitting in a shadow in front of a window](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADLklEQVRIiYWWy1LrMAyGZUdO05QN8PA8HysGBrpog+NbnLP4Wx21DqBFxtMm+vzrZpuXlxdjDDM753a73TAM8uz73jnHzNZaYwwR1VqXZck5p5RSSiGEeZ7nefbee++xmOc5hBBjzDmXUiwREdG6rnjKgv6yP9/BC1xrNcZYa2utAGBRa5UFtq938IvHVVmt1S7LAuF4YiG2LIsgtf3JEA8Mj0RUSum6DoxSCjMvy4Jf9Pea0ZK0a7jinLMxZl1XBKq7WinFWivpFV9aTetdIlNKKaXknC8AiDDGdMoEsK5r13VY6Ihthkj2nnPOOXOMEWUKgFVmjJHtQyK2okMkGL198R5j5BCCtbaUgi/hZRNgrZUo3WHuto/gxBhDCBxCgAIBQIqYABAlAbRSNABt6L1n7721FjUje9He5ftaq6SkLVypH2n1eZ6naWLvvTHGOSdRagGC0TPjJwYUxBi/v7+PxyNP0wQFu92uBWxGCam+a0ld/jnnEMLpdHp/f+fz+Wyt1QpMY6JABp9sVk8UaVIk4O3tjYj4dDpZa/u+zzlLN/xSr22qNUlKyHtfSiEi/vr66rpuGIbD4SDxEddot7Yh6Dq6tWutYJom6ObX11fn3OPjI4C6mZlZ+hlNoBtiXddSCjxq71BwPB4vACLKOX98fKAKu67DIeOcw0IwIkLSAHctI6UUY/wPgH1+fu6u1vc9jjMwZDRJGrCQLcsCllISt/8BRHQ+nx8eHnAcYpiklIQhClALAOSraUDOeRswz/Pm2wiURGZZFlnIy/qrHwF6KrR5E4AmyQVA7+xHwH6/R3zpdrIDgxzUWnUOcmNgbAPGcXTO6XDr8SIAHKK/KNgAGGOen5/Hcez7Xl+EwBARAGgSAPIEA1VwARwOB2YehmEcx/1+D8Bd4YsOIrqbRa0CuUVcAE9PTxh2fd/r25wufH2FwdgQWQIAA4BVHdc8jiPGNa6O2rseQVL7cvTLXGsV6LzyMAyYP+1skCgh4nR7r9IAnWEdHyJi5xx8ae+bQ1SbpB1+xTsSoI9CZmY9Qe+OARSY7kGdknbS4a8bBegae2ubx1nLuDO5DGgF/wAv3h4sHW/x2QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) 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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![A mother and son sit on a bed together with a book in front of them.](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Dating as a Woman with a Disability Parvathy Gopakumar shares the dating challenges she faces as a person with a prosthetic hand. ![Adobe Stock 1758730819](data:image/png;base64,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) Parvathy Gopakumar shares the dating challenges she faces as a person with a prosthetic hand.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/dating-as-a-woman-with-a-disability) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## How Being Undocumented Affects Mental Health Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family. ![A graphic image of a family walking across an American flag](data:image/png;base64,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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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Sharing Their Stories: The Challenges of Preparing for Retirement Jackie, Christine, and Tineaka talk about their challenges to planning retirement, from barriers to saving, to the challenges of handling child care and elder care. ![Headshots of three women from the resource](data:image/png;base64,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) Jackie, Christine, and Tineaka talk about their challenges to planning retirement, from barriers to saving, to the challenges of handling child care and elder care.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/challenges-preparing-retirement) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Muslim South Asian Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Her Abortion Story Fariha Róisín discusses how she worked through feelings of shame around her abortion experience. ![A headshot of Fariha Róisín from the Now This video](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![Gayatri malhotra 0 XFPG5ntedo unsplash 1 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADyUlEQVRIiW2WS5LtOA5DD2jvf9j76UXUZipNoAeknH5VfUOhUMhX4A+EpP/89y9AIKkkFZIEQpCEOLa704/76edxt7vjThIAqS5dV913Xfc183VVlVQqgQChXfHufH/61+L76d+b76f7nFn8NaR3L2ij2X0tosQE8DWs7xCCuw7UjDoLASEQQERE+HP+F1T/B1eiQOIuidd3qXRqIICs5wQsCgpZEinwJ6X6eFYHvfRGgI77a4PFlwUkoiDaw9YfccyoGfpj3NcbQQ00pYOPQqY4EZeIDgrkzK/LH9yUckmTouWoft2nDi3eFPGia/Mb/iiJXhtQcH0iWJrUp8hfA1bQu6ZIkUCUYYEOqKBIadEvRXBf8DKv/sEiMimSkomaGAp8av8pQEopcTH5SUl1UpRJURFJpT02Poqwec93TBsHKilU73+UWVxEk6JDdEqq16mjFJDgwrXNsAb86/6c+phXapPJXdtJvzzbY9kUQZIUqaSSIkqUFL81mBTp1wMXVVjoVjI8LZh1nS4jIVEsoviPccwg1RQIV6iJZk9Vwa34SM5Htib1Y8CRLR9o58zZFpSElTp+HF0Iim7FX6li4tC6T4KDfUaIyczrFpEycJ9hSVF0kybflh9uZGocO05sdjaemCJHAQ26lD99qqk6N+4juFnhXA1Nkjhx8jgd+jMbnPm3EFWHa+AJWgN4p5+PogfFoKF5bMdO2n7ix+kMehx8WjRaxAQn1szBim73o9EsRb/9GeKJwG3PBfk4Dx8bn4tKYXGDFTutIEd3np/89loO+mtg0d3pjp+4sYmPCo6BSqw42GlZVcihSnf3z6HQKFjE8mQqbHvRm27cwyMlGoUJhY2KdiSrSjYQxdx+ftgbJbu3LPyHAWzGfVtGSSGlSjiuyHHZqraFMhcLd//8Pa31ZoZ4shB7U+S4aWOrh5+pSKhEhUo7KrdL8ujApRiJu5+fvd2xjuPjbWxPEL1NZsspc0ShjoaqYkdyj9gvbcbA32xvre9xc9xOD1W3w7LoV1ToUubuSuR0BQWMFFJEE8HPRDC0MZvvKattp5Ngk1QW3dRFBS6UqLYGks9jpEwKMRGscHr4SHf6Sbfd6ZEKEh30i7qHRhDpWl31PGc03YaQQdzuZ1SBzcmgz7DHQEjE+h4mF6d3zrNDsfyKzinFGCB2Ys4TN/3kedwnggAVvuiipHVeSeTaVwggrLlmcttNyJb3WQPPzkdNFQpF+4wpyrJTHn1JKnGOxIwqj/zcmaY7BP221luDc/0LjMzKwpbhLMi81Fb9I5LwP2sNZCUq9Zr1AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) 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) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![Collection of grapefruit whole with half and slice. Marker illustration in watercolor style. Eco-friendly orange fruit. Hand drawn isolated art. 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In this story, she discusses her process for seeking treatment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/jennifer-fibroids) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## 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. ![hospital wrist tag on white background](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## Isolation: A Covert Foe An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults. ![centre-for-ageing-better-iC3GFWtYIk8](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## Sex Positive Families Resources for families and other supportive adults to help raise sexually healthy children, curated by a sexuality educator and licensed social worker. ![Pexels teen sex education 6471001 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Resources for families and other supportive adults to help raise sexually healthy children, curated by a sexuality educator and licensed social worker.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sex-positive-families) [ResourcesWatch ## Sexual Healing: Inside the World of Medically Assisted Sex This video talks about sex and disability, and when it can be helpful to consider “medically assisted sexuality.” ![Pexels kampus production man with physical trainer scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFIElEQVRIiU1WQZIkuQ0DKPWM7Zv//yjf/QQfNhzh2O4qkQB8UPbMKhSVKmWKEECJJP/z738ByF974CCJ4zixbEXjmajdrWn1mdPdfU6f7vfRq/VqfXW+xl+Dt3OECTaQAAAR3BYASBAAuW+fxzObfA/wa8mdvgP8fgI7/rUWAZzn10kS+xL5Hud55d8s4/wmfWf+Or9tfUvE39YBPxZj20oUO1Gs2JAjR4YDXyG/+/e6O8K2dNk4D4bwl23eJsd5YBQrMuTMd5cjW7Yt2X7+Qs7W9CMraEChAwUKnMixY+uuiHwBPJEgpXUxLFvWWJIlSRc1e/oAzCMLBU6gUMEYdhRbD8YDM/FcjIzST/dII41nZOlCZs85AAIqMDjhhGNOMIEeuZ1HKEfJOIrHnsxk5CO11NJoZnqkHrU9zp7zBuDQwIST6nDMDtsYY64bbV/n2lByeTzXwz0+ozPq6Z7umZkZeeI971euOOGEnerwmCfVZvs3j9j41ZUokT2eB0Nn5kyfOT19po809u7X17d7q8N2vVPH9TbfrhO2IUNBHMSwaNOPfzLxeEa/AHrO6XdPt3qk3e+vhFf9dp3Uy/V2vbxerrd5wgllJEHCiFFdDBn39LTnAnSfPqffZ15nuj27X18JBI6rU2+vt+vL68vryw/YCRUGQVJJwcuu/MbQaFrdc6bf/T79Ov31nte4d399BVA4jzLr5fXS+vT+9PpyfaVOakIDBArZ0YJWvL55eKxW93T36fM+r3d/nvlz/N79+gyosFPH62i9vV7aL8+n9p9Zn14vVKdMENjIRj7gDW+7bEiR3OpW97y7T79Pf57+X+t/e16XQY2rvdqrtd/aL++X9Jn9p9cn1kEJLHIzP5gP6Ae0L4mrUkut0zrd57xPf737v6M/9ry/LoPxGq/W7ufW+Nhv+yv7E36hxCL5Qfykf9KCP6IVlR6VptWtc3R6znl1/9GDPe/3LwbjradZ8o0wEzf2wRoWiyLC3IhleMelQPZEk253u1t9phs92DrnAth1A6flKNET+5kUQhqssFIwIXpoxonLxg1NnWnMYJrTdcfb0wkd2utJEwqFUpazjR9JI6YXV1hVLIYMYEOMI+PG18EM1FQvzYf6H5rP7VHAhDHiwKBQ4jZ+mD8NBwA204xZCIsoZsEVIzdmxAMPPeVZnp35W+afGOwYQRLApln2ij+gAX+CAYpcyQ9kEqHubsggRnzzGQYYZJipaEM/MH+HzPnYCQEgBPjcoxtrKJBVXOEH0dcCyinjVwa+SSxSKEIFLegD+km7zOTnBtZN/7zHvBjjbrToHX2AHXRyAZQSqNyYbTlSYFgsVWlTH2VVsrKQ2eD6tg6ECEFWUMkuf4QDTdDBBJNMMuYAA0zcNp08EbboVdmVnxWubECb3Hf/ACpXJa5gBRvf/gsUtDNZYzeqhQZOwAQ3iptyrWwlCzQKHJY3a39L9FRdBQTYT5b2LQAm+DDGaHAni6y75KmCsFzLpayVOFwocBe9URtAXeP8Luyesu6pXxTLGKKZhaqErucD4Lk5YWVVUMBihYVKkMvgnqEAIUOE5FPrJblVjL2EAipAEQXz5kFMsIIKF7iyFBZcLDCubFZdfa7por8xLn8kWYYAwgwQmGX6gxS5wHXdBlSKSAEFXgAiG1z8ZlA0WUXXQ+gpe81cRqlsW4RY89hNgRXwOSAgi0wxYExskgBxt8wbBkimwOuVXITKCuyILN7wx0KIx9sECP5lEDAM/g+VU1G9k15myAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) This video talks about sex and disability, and when it can be helpful to consider “medically assisted sexuality.”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sexual-healing-inside-the-world-of-medically-assisted-sex) [ResourcesRead ## Sins Invalid: A Disability Group and Multimedia Performance Project A disability justice group and multimedia performance project that centers disabled people of color and LGBTQIA+/gender-variant artists ![Sexuality](data:image/png;base64,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) A disability justice group and multimedia performance project that centers disabled people of color and LGBTQIA+/gender-variant artists](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sins-invalid-a-disability-group-and-multimedia-performance-project) [ResourcesRead ## The Importance of Language Justice in Sexual and Domestic Violence Services A conversation about making sexual and intimate partner violence resources accessible to all, and how accessible language is an issue of disability justice. ![22 Language Justice is not a Solo Journey From Requirement to Meaningful Commitment in the Sexual and Domestic Violence Services 22 jpeg](data:image/png;base64,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) A conversation about making sexual and intimate partner violence resources accessible to all, and how accessible language is an issue of disability justice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-importance-of-language-justice-in-sexual-and-domestic-violence-services) [ResourcesRead ## The Significance of Language around Mental Health This blog post shares different ways of thinking and talking about mental health and the real-world impacts that language can bring. ![Marcel strauss nh U Yyqi8y RE unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) This blog post shares different ways of thinking and talking about mental health and the real-world impacts that language can bring.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-significance-of-language-around-mental-health) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![centre-for-ageing-better-REIecbS8XQY-unsplash](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesWatch ## Webinar on Intimate Partner Violence Webinar from DeafHope about intimate partner violence in the U.S. -- its history, its incidence in marginalized groups, and how best to support survivors. ![Pexels karolina grabowska fist domestic violence scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Webinar from DeafHope about intimate partner violence in the U.S. -- its history, its incidence in marginalized groups, and how best to support survivors.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/webinar-on-intimate-partner-violence) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![46193283361_8064b1fab3_c](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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." ![Audre Lorde](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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) [ResourcesRead ## How Does Dementia Affect Sex and Intimacy? FAQs about how dementia can affect sex and intimacy. ![A senior Asian couple sitting on a couch together. The man has his hands on his head and the woman is tending to him.](data:image/png;base64,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) FAQs about how dementia can affect sex and intimacy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-does-dementia-affect-sex-and-intimacy) [ResourcesRead ## Abortion Access for People with Disabilities Personal stories illustrate the effects of abortion bans on people with disabilities, and on their families. ![A woman sits in a wheelchair facing the camera and looks out the window. Her hair is pulled back into a ponytail, and she is wearing a white shirt, gray sweater, and gray jeans.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEMklEQVRIiW1Wa9LjNgwDKO/e/xSd9ohrEUB/UPaXTOthMnKcAAL4iPj3P3+RrKp1Xdf1+/r96/r1+/r1+7qudV21iiSJxLak1r67777/7P2n7z99371vdbtlOwYChAABEqz5AACAID/Ljytfd58XP97/ewsA1/w4OSh51u+CfDgmSIAgOUDk+8k3MQEGvJIASJLE+b6QA83/iBoI1mFgASEN8nz/celyQgAJk/LL8ehIQPI4x6/gA80Ca5CBHHQSIYDLNkmAtJ3YcU5U4qASgK9DwWvIgX7iPMHLQzC8bIMMCId2+fMKGfNISA56vtAX6AedswjGIoS8pENA27bscsqxY4eV8kn06xtQAYEaGrLIGoKnPmYrQHi1zVFAoRbLJdcyHdpwgXnrI2DAhEBlFKDA9QKe55kVAFwtEawFsFiq5dLh8HCQNTk7CpjHkaDAypABIQEHeMqPAK5uTZWBhVpssVQyZdZRcPzF0x+PlEEHC1h5+nOaJ8/91S2QKwgK1FjUEuUqgwaYqsFHYE9JH6+CSirwcQ/11PnpzWt3k3QQFEts1RJlSqwFGqgg9aY58OOVwdexoJz4fWogCXDtsWhKsBZLNS6ViyILdHAYgGQK7AHyCXoo87mDDwUrAYps1mJdLNUSa6EcaK3JGGemTAXLkF8COFBgw0YMOzACXHs3SRtBg4ulmlgiNdMmYGWm25lYehrFjp7weXeUeObbVw4ILtZVq6uuT4IVpOpU+sDKki23I71hy1ai2GdafihIkV3VVRerWYtcR0FQlZnKSc4ckSSrJbk1N4c1mnGGfBGgyMU6HFWq6k8CnHaLrYdAknpeLbfVh8AOnJegbABVXFXXKlV1jQI0AidVRfJUqj27Vbda6u5ut9T2xFEQBFfvJisG0OSq6pODEqtnTK2kqmZYJl8ErdbuR4HUzg8BkFx7i/SjQKtUpfUoICphvFgmGT74Y1D3bF8t7X627yiThlcBEczRYlWv6h4F7EmAHdZ8C4mdx/xW99YXgaykHQOHoFUkQkKiurSWao2CAomgbFaBCOK8+Z297+7jkltupx0FespUu81CWJRKWk+UiiKIgC4WD8HpgR/03lvd3lIr/0PQJkN8E5Q0FpEJuIpkiMSKJ5vd3b17796t3trtVvbMkJkbQHC5xWlZSiW/ClrzX5iADgsBnGf76j3offfe2q3d3korHch8c2CZJGHXVIctua1SVWkIav63o0hWu7v37r337n3P0ru9O220odCBwZegcCaWP0JtUAGY8Sfjz1b37Hzfe99939pbu7M7W+jwkyAyWGY8E+ocjDwThzJwjlCGFbf0+vNeum/tna1ssU2FAgMaVxzMKSU/Z66Zw+VkzmVhCGPa92cEdZ8ymkrNbnwQ1FGQwMQ5ZX8dHM/aSU0HzB7O8WnizFRJ6qghUak+FiH4F+oIUpQk6vS9AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) Personal stories illustrate the effects of abortion bans on people with disabilities, and on their families.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-access-for-people-with-disabilities) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![A photo of a multiracial and multi-generational family together at a dinner table. The adults are holding up their glasses toward the center. There is a Christmas tree and stockings in the background.](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![A doctor explains medical results to an older woman](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![A woman on a couch hands a condom to a man in a wheelchair in front of her.](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesWatch ## 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. ![A close-up photo of a woman smiling](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## Workplace Sexual Harassment of Women with Disabilities Almost half of American women with disabilities experience sexual harassment or assault in the workplace, according to a pathbreaking new poll. ![A woman in a wheelchair sits at her desk with her hands on her face](data:image/png;base64,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) Almost half of American women with disabilities experience sexual harassment or assault in the workplace, according to a pathbreaking new poll.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/workplace-sexual-harassment-of-women-with-disabilities) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![Next chapters logo](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## A Report on the Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Women Executive summary of a survey in which over 5,000 LGBTQ+ women shared their experiences of discrimination, finances, education, religion, gender and sexuality, sex, and relationships. ![Three queer people lay on the floor laughing together](data:image/png;base64,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) Executive summary of a survey in which over 5,000 LGBTQ+ women shared their experiences of discrimination, finances, education, religion, gender and sexuality, sex, and relationships.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-report-on-the-lived-experiences-of-lgbtq-women) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![Graphic hands guide a bird](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![The podcast logo which consists of Black women protesting and a map of the horn of Africa. At the top are the words "Stories of Resilience."](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesListen ## 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. ![A woman at a protest holding a sign that reads "Stop Killing My Trans Siblings"](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![A woman sits on a couch talking to a therapist](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![A Black woman giving birth at home in a pool with a midwife](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesRead ## 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? ![Older Asian woman with cancer hugs friend](data:image/png;base64,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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) [ResourcesWatch ## 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. ![A screenshot from the presentation that includes the torso of ash luna breastfeeding her baby](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAABqUlEQVRIiZ1WQRKEMAiDjv//cWEPaWlAV60cOh11E5JgV3V32Ss3s97NrJuZmbk7VkAVwLaJvmjWLiHWdo9tYF+I3HXsC+U2AX7uf6qgq+oHBaPC94hBTgG4+y5BArdZuMjuoX3ZtYjMsFLFH1Vx/0pQoHvvJeTPCpLjgU4urfZFVHZDvkRnAjjE6HsKij8B3XsHNZ5idCjADX2HXyMmBRYRTPAdBQUdK9Cx5gxCgBy4GsZtcZSBKhZ9UFA5zBID97oyOM/WDUvRURLhKeKQXwv4U9P/kQEWVoDXGuoeZ+mCVtJxPWbS3XFaHFOXThMuOHhCLoniqdiLqLuobp+mqabg1RO1Mew66J6/tEhnRZiTJqSsh5vQNdJ4h15octXn3/zpV/9VtTWltWEDTeSYu3t799XCZwAKkIHd6NbIBshVwY1LMdoa2Kv0LAI0ieB2FosC0tKgIImIan8GJ5jSG8AiVvN6IWJKIQWBMxGTV9FYoLNXM4Z1cf5q89Pxyp8W48QhRz9MwJ+bDzRCw1qKJjVbdPLnAT28ps3oXdYp8mTROynxevOADoYfOSaWK6oo0OoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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,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) 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) [ResourcesRead ## 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. ![A Black woman with curly hair feeds a baby with a bottle](data:image/png;base64,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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)