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Birth control offers women the opportunity to prevent pregnancy, plan and space their births, or have no births at all. And yet, in the United States, half of all pregnancies remain unintended, and access to birth control is beset by inequities in education, access, and coverage. Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know will offer more than a user's guide to available means of contraception: it will examine how supported family-planning infrastructure impacts society as a whole.

Two best friends talking about our love lives and the dangers/ funny stories of dating in the modern world.

Pregnancy and parenting: wow! Join comedians Danielle Gibson, (Desus and Mero, MTV2), Anna Callegari (Orange is the New Black, UCB) and Sue Smith (Refinery29, MTV, VH1) as they take you on the hilarious journey from pregnancy to parenthood and beyond. Hailing from New York, LA, and Canada, these bi-coastal friends will give you the lowdown on pregnancy symptoms, cravings, hormones, registries, and then ,you know, having an actual kid to deal with. It's going to be a wild ride, so buckle up. And don't forget to take your birth control!

This essay is one of a great number that endorse the principle of eugenics, a controversial study and practice that aims for society or government to 'self-direct' the course of human evolution. In this essay, one finds discussion of contraception, abortion, population growth and war, as well as questions of 'race.' One finds here a use of the term 'race' meaning something far different than what is used today. This is a provocative essay. - Summary by KevinS

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For decades, birth control pills have been a go-to contraceptive option for women, providing an effective means of family planning. However, a growing body of research reveals a nuanced perspective on their impact. Contrary to merely being a contraception tool, birth control pills have been shown to conceal symptoms rather than address their root causes. Furthermore, these pills can induce hormone imbalance by depleting essential micronutrients in the body. While not outright opposing the use of birth control pills, this article strongly advocates for a more informed and conscious approach ...

A funny a** podcast where hosts, Bean and Mariangel, delve into the realms of empowerment and authenticity. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of life, love, and all the adventures in between. From unleashing the power of self-love to mastering the art of confidence, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to help you embrace your truest self. But hold on tight because we’re not just here for the deep talks. Oh no! We’re spilling the tea on all things dating (yes, Shelby, we’re talking about you!), sharing hilarious anecdotes, and tossing in many laughs along the way. Get ready ...

New York City, a bustling metropolis known for its towering skyscrapers, vibrant culture, and diverse population, has long been grappling with a persistent and ubiquitous challenge: rats. These resilient and adaptable rodents have become an unwelcome fixture in the city's streets, subway stations, and empty lots, causing frustration and concern among residents and lawmakers alike. As the battle against rats continues, a new approach is gaining traction – one that seeks to humanely drive down the population of these pests without resorting to brutal methods. Lawmakers in New York are now ...

"Birth Control via App Finds Footing under Political Radar" is from the June 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Pam Belluck and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Advances in technology offer couples wanting to have children more options than ever before - fertility treatment methods; prefertilization genetic screening; and embryo adoption. With all of these options available, plus the blessing of adoption, it can be difficult for Christian couples to determine which to consider when the Bible doesn’t give explicit direction.

Do you wish you could finally have a regular period? Are you scared to tell your doctor about your mood swings, hormonal acne, and heavy periods for fear that you’ll be told to try another kind of birth control? What about the constant headaches and mood swings that you deal with every day?Well, girl, I am so excited you’re here!In this podcast, you will learn how to regulate your period naturally, decrease mood swings (yes, even postpartum!), eliminate headaches, and enjoy sex again!I’m Dominique, a mom, military wife, daughter of Jesus, and women’s hormone specialist! I remember a ...

"ISIS Uses Birth Control to Maintain Rapes" is from the March 12 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rukmini Callimachi and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Justices Seem Split in Case on Birth Control Mandate" is from the March 23, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Liptak and narrated by Keith-Sellon Wright.

Worried your painful periods, low energy, and PMS mood swings will be with you until menopause? Do you want to have more energy, good periods, and a stable mood without taking birth control, a million supplements, or going on an unrealistic restrictive diet? Do you want to know where to start to balance your hormones naturally? You're in the right place. Happily Hormonal will help you unlock the secrets to: Balancing hormones in motherhood with simple nourishment strategies Using food to have better periods and less PMS, even with a busy schedule Balancing blood sugar for more energy and...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PLUTARCH AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY WINNER OF THE ASJA AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY A riveting history about the little-known rivalry between Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett that profoundly shaped reproductive rights in America In the 1910s, as the birth control movement...

In Modern Families, Joshua Gamson brings us extraordinary family creation tales - his own included - that illuminate this changing world of contemporary kinship. Combining personal memoir and ethnographic storytelling, Modern Families tells a variety of unconventional family-creation tales - adoption and assisted reproduction, gay and straight parents, coupled and single, and multi-parent families - set against the social, legal, and economic contexts in which they were made.

A warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey. Whether you had an abortion earlier this morning or thirty years ago, whether you’re feeling relief or grief (or both!), and even if you haven’t had an abortion but just want to untangle how you feel...

ONE OF GLAMOUR'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ""This masterful novel combines readable, lyrical prose with a compelling plot and complex characters. . . . Wisdom weaves these tangled threads with overarching themes of how the patriarchy controls women’s minds and bodies."" —Booklist (Starred...

Give yourself the best-possible odds for getting pregnant and having a baby with this concise, expert, and encouraging companion as your guide. In the only general guide to infertility written by a medical doctor who specializes in the subject, Mark Trolice, MD—who is board-certified in both...

This comprehensive manual for understanding and preparing for the looming changes to reproductive rights law explains how to get the healthcare you need - by any means necessary. Activist and writer Robin Marty guides listeners through various worst-case scenarios of a post-Roe America and offers ways to fight back, including how to acquire financial support, how to use existing networks and create new ones, and how to, when required, work outside existing legal systems.