women's health
Some Women Marathoners Run Faster After Giving Birth
The idea of a post-pregnancy performance bump gets passed around among elite female runners. But does it really exist?
Holding a Coat Hanger, Cynthia Nixon Shares Her Mother's Illegal Abortion Story
The New York gubernatorial candidate brought a wire hanger to a Tuesday rally protesting Trump's Supreme Court nomination as a reminder of a United States without Roe v. Wade.
Everything You Need to Know About Brett Kavanaugh's Anti-Choice Record
Just last year, Kavanaugh ruled against an immigrant teen in federal custody seeking an abortion.
Why Did the Trump Administration Oppose a Global Breastfeeding Initiative?
Government delegates thought the resolution would pass without a hitch before U.S. officials reportedly threatened at least one country with sanctions if they didn't remove pro-breastfeeding language.
What It Was Like Getting an Abortion Before Roe v. Wade
Jo Baxter opens up about getting an illegal abortion in 1965—and her fears now that abortion rights in the US are under attack.
The miracle clinic
For three decades, Dr. Cynthia Maung has practiced medicine on the Thai-Burmese border and learned the best way to deliver care to women and babies living through conflict and crisis.
In These States, Pharmacists Can Refuse to Fill Your Prescription for Religious Beliefs
Last week, an Arizona woman tried to fill a prescription to induce a miscarriage — but said she was turned away by her local Walgreens.
Abortion Providers Are America’s Best Doctors
When it comes to patient satisfaction, safety, and cost, abortion providers are unmatched.
Women Become Dependent on Porn for Different Reasons Than Men Do
“I would skip breakfast and dinner and stay up all hours of the night watching porn, just to watch it."
New Bill Could Help Save Black Mothers' Lives
“Starting or growing your family shouldn’t mean putting your life at risk."
A Woman Died From a Botched Abortion After Other Providers Couldn’t Help Her
Even in liberal states like New York, restrictions on abortion can have unintended consequences.