How Do You End an Epidemic of STDs? It Takes a Country

While the cool mornings here in our nation’s capital may belie it, it is April again, which means the yearly observation of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month.

What Is the Goal of the Doula Movement?

Doulas have increased in number and popularity in recent years. But as a whole, what are we working toward? The goal of having a doula for every birth may not be feasible. It also may not bring about the radical change we seek.

New App Tracks Impact of Texas’ Family Planning Budget Cuts

Texans can now track the impact of state lawmakers' cuts to family planning funds using a web and mobile app developed by university researchers.

What’s the Connection (If Any) Between Adolescent Drinking and Rape and Violence?

Does alcohol lead to rape and violence? And are parents responsible for adolescent drinking?

The 83rd Texas Legislature: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

What does the 83rd Texas Legislature hold for the future reproductive and sexual health of the state's residents?

At What Point in Pregnancy Does a Woman’s Personhood End?

Legal Wrap: Marriage Equality, Contraception, and the NRA Teaming Up With Anti-Abortion Groups

While the Supreme Court took up marriage equality, the NRA and anti-abortion groups joined forces to block an important judicial appointment.

Where Are the Portman Women? Anti-Choicers and the Women They Love

Rob Portman recently changed his mind about same-sex marriage after his son came out to him. Despite the stigma surrounding abortion, it's time for the Portman women to speak out about any abortion stories they may have.

Contraception Helps Children, DOMA in Court, and Misinterpreting Beyoncé

On this episode of Reality Cast, I’ll be talking to Martha Bailey about her research showing how family planning access benefits families and children. The Supreme Court hears arguments about same-sex marriage, and Rush Limbaugh wildly misinterprets a Beyonce song, not that he’ll admit it.

‘Man Pregnancy’ and Other Harmful Notions That Prevent Inclusivity

Our society polices which bodies are supposed to reproduce—everything that falls outside of these expectations becomes a spectacle or public property.