OBOS, Author at Our Bodies Ourselves

Adapting “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese: The Translators’ Experiences

By OBOS | July 30, 2020

"[H]aving the opportunity of translating … “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese ... brings me a profound sense of accomplishment, since there is … More

Our Doctors, Ourselves: Barbara Seaman and Popular Health Feminism in the 1970s

By OBOS | February 13, 2020

“If the plastic speculum was the tool of choice for self-help advocates, leading women to a better understanding of their own bodies, then … More

“A Female Body in this Specific Moment”: Our Bodies Ourselves Exhibition

By OBOS | March 19, 2019

As the 50th anniversary of the first edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” approaches, a New Haven museum has launched an exhibition featuring art … More

Breast Reconstruction Options: What’s Best for You?

By OBOS | October 16, 2018

Women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomies often face difficult decisions about breast reconstruction. The first is whether or not to undergo reconstruction; … More

A Message About the Future of Our Bodies Ourselves

By OBOS | April 2, 2018

A letter from Our Bodies Ourselves Board Chair Bonnie Shepard, April 2018 Dear friends, I am writing to you – our longstanding supporters … More

Putting Health First: The Global Business of International Commercial Surrogacy

By OBOS | December 28, 2017

OBOS has long been known for calling attention to women’s health concerns that are overlooked due to financial profit, insensitivity, or simple ignorance. … More

We Wrote a Chapter and Changed the World!

By OBOS | November 23, 2016

More than 45 years ago, we -- the founders of Our Bodies Ourselves -- first met to talk about our lives, our health, … More

Legally Mandated Abortion Info is Often Inaccurate

By OBOS | April 11, 2016

This blog was originally posted in the Women's Health Policy Report, published by the National Partnership for Women & Families, www.nationalpartnership.org/report. Summary of "Informed … More

First Fundraising Goal Exceeded!

By OBOS | December 10, 2015

We did it!! In just 7 weeks, the #OBOSTaughtMe crowdfunding campaign raised $165,039, far surpassing our initial $100,000 goal! We are thrilled and deeply grateful … More

We Sparked a Women’s Health Movement by Speaking and Listening to the Truth

By OBOS | November 23, 2015

by the Founders of Our Bodies Ourselves Those of us who founded Our Bodies Ourselves (formerly known as the Boston Women’s Health Book … More

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