reproductive health

reproductive health

republicans

politics + activism

Georgia’s Abortion Ban Can’t Be Defeated Without Queer and Trans Black Women and Femmes

Queer and trans Black women and femmes have the blueprint to defeat Georgia’s abortion ban. Alyssa Milano… does not.

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

Jun 4, 2019

design

LGBT women's health

health

Building a Better Speculum: How Design That’s Inclusive of Queer and Trans People Can Change Reproductive Care

The speculum hasn’t been meaningfully redesigned since the 1800s. These three women are working to change that, but they have a ways to go, needing to overcome medical barriers and…

Raquel —

Jun 7, 2018

LGBT women's health

personal essay

sex

How I Learned to Navigate Vaginismus as a Lesbian

“This is what happened for me: I started crying as soon as I put my legs into the stirrups.”

Lauren —

Nov 14, 2017

LGBT women's health

personal essay

sex

“Do Fingers Count?” Vulvodynia, Medical Heteronormativity and Me

Doctors agreed about what kind of sex I should want to have, and how much pain and inconvenience I should be willing to endure to have it.

Guest —

Nov 6, 2017

Drawn to Comics

regular

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Support Comics For Choice and Make Abortions Accessible for All

Comics for Choice, or C4C, is a comic anthology full of stories about abortion where the funds go to the National Network of Abortion Funds, so that everyone everywhere has access…

Mey —

Jun 20, 2017

affordable care act

LGBT women's health

politics + activism

The Terrifying Part of the ACA Repeal That’s Already Affecting Trans and Pregnant People

A lot of terrible, overwhelming things are happening for our community, right now. Let’s hold one another and try to understand what’s going on.

Priya —

May 4, 2017

international news

reproductive health

politics + activism

UK Government Giving Money from Taxes on Tampons to an Anti-Choice Charity, Because Of Course They Are

The government needs to know that we support increasing abortion rights, not suppressing them, and that it is absolutely unacceptable to force uterus owners to fund an organisation trying to…

Siobhan —

Apr 6, 2017

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn to Comics: “Go With The Flow,” the Perfect Comic For Every Kid Getting Their First Period

“We really wanted to make talking about periods an enjoyable experience. Fun characters in realistic situations with cute illustrations seems like the perfect way to show some likable role models…

Mey —

Mar 28, 2017

Daily Fix

donald trump

politics + activism

Trump Launches Reign Of Terror With Anti-Abortion Executive Order, Also Other Orders

Since Trump has officially taken office, he has signed several executive orders, one that puts women’s lives in danger all across the world. Today he signed executive orders to continue…

Yvonne —

Jan 24, 2017

affordable care act

lesbian health

politics + activism

Republicans Forge Ahead with ACA Repeal, Promise to Definitely Figure Out Replacement Later

Republicans haven’t been able to figure out what they think should replace the Affordable Care Act since it was introduced in 2010, and repealing it now will leave millions of…

Rachel —

Jan 9, 2017

Daily Fix

reproductive health

politics + activism

Can Abortion Access Get Any Worse? Yes, Apparently, With New Laws in Texas and Ohio

Ohio passed laws that bans abortion as early as 6 weeks after a heartbeat is detected and bans abortion after 20 weeks. Texas is making healthcare facilities bury or cremate…

Yvonne —

Dec 9, 2016

international news

ireland

politics + activism

Northern Ireland Is Proof of How F*cked Abortion Access in the UK Really Is

“In the United Kingdom abortion is free on the NHS and available up to twenty four weeks — which is around when people stop listening and fail to notice the…

Siobhan —

Dec 1, 2016