women's health

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We Are One In the Same: Experts Explain What Self-Care and Community Care Really Look Like

We all know self-care is important, but what does that actually mean? I talked to four experts in mental and social health care to find out more about the nuts…

Caroline Catlin —

Apr 12, 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

affordable care act

lesbian health

health

Autostraddle’s Staff Shares Their Stories About Why We Need to #SaveTheACA

“Obamacare turned me from a liability into a full citizen worth protecting, and to see it roll backward instead of march forward would be a stain on our national history…

the team —

Jan 16, 2017

mental health

personal essay

first person

When Community Complicates Healthcare for Sex Workers

“It became a running joke between my partners and I, that I was both too stigmatized and too famous to get my needs met.”

Andre —

Jan 10, 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

Daily Fix

link roundup

news

A New Study Finds Women Aren’t Conflicted About Having An Abortion, They’re Pretty Sure of It

A new study shows women who seek an abortion are pretty certain they want to go through with it, Michelle Obama’s latest speech is fantastic, women protest outside Trump Tower,…

Yvonne —

Oct 14, 2016

butch

lesbian health

first person

How Endometriosis Helped Me Become a Tenderhearted Butch

“Instead of getting medical care, I had a work colleague help me to my hotel room and pour me a tumbler of whiskey. I downed the whiskey with a handful…

Jules —

Aug 31, 2016

women's health

food and drink

30 #Whole30 Recipes You Can Make In 30 Minutes Or Less, Allegedly

A person can only eat an avocado-kale-egg scramble so many days in a row, you know?

Riese —

Aug 8, 2016

Daily Fix

news fix

news

Purvi Patel’s Feticide Charges Dropped but Not Neglect Charges for Mixed Message on Repro Rights

An Indiana appeals court dropped Purvi Patel’s feticide charge but she’ll still have to serve time for a reduced neglect charge.

Yvonne —

Jul 26, 2016