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Health & Sexuality Info

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New to a topic? Want to better understand the feminist basics of sexuality and health? Click on a topic for a brief introduction.

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Abortion

The majority of unplanned pregnancies end in abortion. These resources help us understand the medical procedure itself, as well as the policies that try to limit our right to choose whether we continue a pregnancy.

Contraception

There are many forms of birth control. Detailed, accurate information about contraceptives helps us find the best options for ourselves, and helps us support each other's reproductive rights as well.

Gender-based Violence

The resources in this section look at the kinds of violence we experience, our struggle to survive and heal, and the movement to end gender-based violence.

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Growing Older

How can we navigate aging – and confront ageism – as women and gender-expansive people? These materials help us to understand our changing bodies and circumstances, and to celebrate our diverse identities as we grow older.

Heart Health

The heart is strong, flexible, adaptive, and central to our well being. Gender and biological sex are often overlooked factors in our cardiovascular conditions, including diagnosis and treatment.

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Menopause & Perimenopause

The end of our menstrual cycle may come with varying symptoms, at different ages. Research and personal stories alike help us grapple with the often misunderstood biological and social processes of perimenopause and menopause.

Menstrual Cycle

Our menstrual cycles raise many questions, from how to take care of our menstrual health to removing the stigma around periods and hygiene products.

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Mental Health

The resources in this section offer critical insight, empathetic support, and vital perspectives on mental health. The readings, videos, and stories center women and gender-expansive people, and encourage us to challenge the status quo.

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Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy, giving birth, and parenting a newborn are major (and often daunting) experiences in our lives. This section’s trustworthy information and first-person accounts help us to understand and prepare for those experiences more confidently, within a framework of birth justice for all.

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Sexual Anatomies & Sexual Health

These resources help us understand the way our sexual and reproductive systems work, how they interact with other body functions, and how they are connected to our environments, our daily lives, and our overall well-being.

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Sexualities, Gender, and Relationships

Sexuality can be a source of deep pleasure or of great pain. This section looks at the full spectrum of gender identities, sexual identities, and intimate relationships.