Reproductive justice was created by the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. It is about making sure that everyone, no matter who they are, has the right to make decisions about their bodies, their health and their futures. Reproductive justice...
Thanks, Birth Control Day highlights the importance of birth control and the historic role it has played in empowering individuals to take control of their reproductive health. This year, Thanks, Birth Control Day is celebrated on November 16, 2024. History of Birth...
“Even the word ‘sex’ can provoke an uncomfortable reaction,” as famously noted by beloved TV show character Dr. Sheldon Cooper in the Big Bang Theory spin-off, Young Sheldon. This reaction is common among both young people and adults. However, society has made...
October 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Health Literacy Month, an observance established by Helen Osborne in 1999. Celebrated globally each October, this month aims to raise awareness about the importance of health literacy. What is Health Literacy? Healthy...
How to have safe sex by using the right condoms. Condom use during sex is extremely important. Condoms work as a barrier to stop sperm and other bodily fluids from getting into the vagina, rectum or mouth. Using condoms can protect...
Get the 411 on 911 contraception. How does emergency contraception work? Known as plan b or the morning after pill, emergency contraception (EC) is a backup way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. EC pills work by giving the body a dose of...
