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In this brief overview, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice defines reproductive justice in solidarity with Black activists, and discusses the concept in light of the reproductive health and rights of Latine communities. ResourcesReadWhat to Know About Birth Control If You're Transmasculine Being on testosterone doesn’t prevent pregnancy. This article offers guidance around birth control for trans men, transmasculine people, and nonbinary people. Being on testosterone doesn’t prevent pregnancy. This article offers guidance around birth control for trans men, transmasculine people, and nonbinary people. ResourcesReadUsing Birth Control as a Trans or Nonbinary Person Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator and sex/love coach, offers facts and advice for trans and nonbinary people about using birth control. Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator and sex/love coach, offers facts and advice for trans and nonbinary people about using birth control. ResourcesReadContraception: Get Involved Find organizations and groups working to make sure that birth control information and contraceptive methods are legal, safe, and accessible. Find organizations and groups working to make sure that birth control information and contraceptive methods are legal, safe, and accessible. ResourcesInteractQuiz: Can You Answer These Sex Ed Questions? An interactive sexual education quiz and map An interactive sexual education quiz and map Stories & ConversationsReadDealing With Anti-Youth Bias When Seeking Sterilization This article highlights the personal stories of young people–including the author–navigating the barriers to choosing sterilization as a birth control method. This article highlights the personal stories of young people–including the author–navigating the barriers to choosing sterilization as a birth control method. Stories & ConversationsReadDepo Provera: A Collection of Commentary Some women have problems while using, or after stopping, the injectable birth control Depo-Provera, including heavy and ongoing bleeding, nausea, weight gain, and mood changes. Some women have problems while using, or after stopping, the injectable birth control Depo-Provera, including heavy and ongoing bleeding, nausea, weight gain, and mood changes. ResourcesReadLong-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs) There are two main categories of birth control: user-dependent birth control like the pill, patch, or condom and long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs). There are two main categories of birth control: user-dependent birth control like the pill, patch, or condom and long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs). ResourcesReadAbortion and Contraception Quick Links If you are in need of access to, or have question about, abortion and contraception, this list of resources is a good place to start. If you are in need of access to, or have question about, abortion and contraception, this list of resources is a good place to start. ResourcesReadExternal Condoms An external condom (sometimes called a male condom or just a condom) is typically a latex sheath that fits over the erect penis. An external condom (sometimes called a male condom or just a condom) is typically a latex sheath that fits over the erect penis. ResourcesReadInternal Condoms An internal condom -- also known as a female condom -- is a pouch that is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. An internal condom -- also known as a female condom -- is a pouch that is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. ResourcesReadThe Real Story of Male Birth Control The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 17 birth control methods for women and only two for men (condom and vasectomy). Why is this? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 17 birth control methods for women and only two for men (condom and vasectomy). Why is this? 1 2 3 4 5
