There is a wealth of information surrounding abortion and mental health. Because abortion remains politically and emotionally charged, findings often differ depending on the motivations of the publishing organization. Leading medical and psychological organizations, like the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Organization, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, agree that abortion itself does not cause poor mental health outcomes. Instead

For decades, conversations about birth control have revolved around one central assumption — that it’s the responsibility of women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB) to prevent pregnancy. From remembering daily pills to managing side effects and scheduling appointments, the mental and emotional labor surrounding contraception is overwhelmingly gendered. Yet, this imbalance raises an important question: why has the responsibility for birth control remained so lopsided,

For most new parents, the six-week postpartum checkup feels like a milestone, the supposed moment you’re “cleared” for normal life again. But the truth is, recovery and adjustment don’t end there. The postpartum time, the fourth trimester, is probably one of the most transformative and vulnerable times in a person's life. It's a time for healing, to get acquainted with this new identity, and to experience the ups and downs that come with this new chapter. But our health care

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In 1970 the first Pride month parade marched the streets, just one year after the horrific events at the Stonewall Riots. Since then June...