Pregnancy
The Couples That Use a Sibling as a Sperm or Egg Donor
For gay couples who want both partners to have a genetic connection to their child, it's becoming increasingly popular.
How Women Deal with Unwanted Pregnancies When Abortion Isn't Legal
If a Donald Trump presidency leads to restricted abortion access, here's how women in America have ended their pregnancies on their own.
The Women Fighting Back Against the Christian Cult that Forbids Birth Control
The "Quiverfull" movement's "pro-life rhetoric on steroids" puts its members at risk, according to these former believers.
What Do Millennial Parents Do for Fun?
Having a baby at an early age is not a death sentence for good times.
College Students Tell Us What Their Dorm Sex Lives Are Like
Thin walls, rumors, shitty roommates, and the ability of a nasty STI to wipe out an entire floor all make quick dorm hookups a bit of a minefield.
We Asked Young People Who Should Pay for the Pill
"I don't know if guys should have to pay for a girl who's using an expensive pill for reasons other than contraception. I mean, if I had some bowel condition, would they be paying for my treatment?"
Palestinian Families Are Smuggling Semen from Israeli Prisons
Denied conjugal visits, Palestinian inmates are adopting creative tactics to continue their bloodlines.
Meet the Playwright Tackling Sex, Drugs, and Teen Pregnancy Among Muslim Girls
Ambreen Razia's play 'The Diary of a Hounslow Girl' is themed around sex, religion and identity, and the tensions between them.
What It’s Like to Be Pregnant, Depressed, and Scared of Meds
"You're going to give birth to a beautiful Zoloft baby!"
The Mothers Who Regret Having Kids
Research shows that 97 percent of moms believe the rewards of being a parent outweigh the cost. But what about the 3 percent of mothers who disagree?
Why Some Pregnant Women Get High Despite Doctors’ Orders
Some women suffering from hyperemesis gravaridum, a rare but serious form of morning sickness, believe weed is the best option for surviving pregnancy.
I'm Trying to Get Pregnant with a Stranger's Sperm and It's Going Horribly
Unlike our friends who stop refilling their birth control and get pregnant, for us "trying" does not involve regular romps. Rather, it requires countless doctors' appointments, thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket fees, and mind-numbing bureaucracy.