Spreading the Word about Medication Abortion Via the Mail: An Urgent Priority for 2022
By Aziza Ahmed and Timothy RB Johnson Our Bodies Ourselves is a long-time supporter of greater access to medication abortion via the mail … More
Blog Posts: Activism & Resources
Celebrating “Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas” and Transnational Feminist Health!
After more than two years in the making, the first volume of “Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas,” has arrived! The book, a Brazilian … More
Period Poverty is a Human Rights Issue. Period.
by Hannah Sachs-Wetstone What is period poverty? Let’s talk about period poverty. Period poverty occurs when menstruators cannot access the menstrual products, underwear, … More
Stopping Keystone: A Victory for Native Women’s Health
By Hannah Sachs-Wetstone In early June, after more than ten years of conflict, the Keystone XL oil pipeline project was halted by TC … More
When Antidepressants Leave Lasting Damage: Living with Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction
by Emily Grey My clitoris is now no more than an inert and sensation-less nub of flesh. I am unable to feel attraction, … More
Persistent and Pervasive: Feminists Take on Toxics
For a variety of reasons, including gendered work and home experiences, women face different environmental health risks than men. Women are more likely … More
Abortion and Women’s Rights in 1970: A Film
In these scary times, with the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, it’s more important than ever to understand the history … More
Addressing Institutional Racism & Health Inequality: My Perspective
by Diana Namumbejja Abwoye Diana Namumbejja Abwoye is a family nurse practitioner and a member of the Board of Directors of Our Bodies … More
Adapting “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese: The Translators’ Experiences
"[H]aving the opportunity of translating … “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese ... brings me a profound sense of accomplishment, since there is … More
My Body, My Choice: Aesthetic Flat Closure after Mastectomy
by Kim Bowles In 2016, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. After careful consideration and lots of research, … More