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October 13, 2021

Eliminating the Domestic Gag Rule

The Biden-Harris administration has recently issued a new rule that will eliminate the harmful ‘domestic gag rule.’ What do you need to know?
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September 29, 2021

Our Top 10 Favorite Moments from WCD

Lots of folks gave a shout out to their birth control method in celebration of World Contraception Day!
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September 27, 2021

4 Ways to Access Birth Control

Accessing birth control shouldn’t be difficult. How do each of these methods increase access for everyone?
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September 24, 2021

The Revolutionary Power of Birth Control

It’s important to raise awareness of birth control’s many benefits, while considering that birth control is not available equitably to all.
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September 2, 2021

A New Book Answers Questions

‘Let’s Talk About Down There’ wants readers to stop being embarrassed about their bodies and aims to help them become more comfortable talking about their health.
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August 31, 2021

August 2021: Power Updates Edition

Everything you need to read about sexual health from the last month.
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August 23, 2021

Celebrating Community Health Centers

This National Health Center Week we’re celebrating community health centers, and especially those that are a part of The Right Time network in Missouri.
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July 26, 2021

Explore A Virtual World Where BC is OTC

What would over-the-counter access to the birth control look like? This virtual store shows us!
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July 22, 2021

Sex and Sexuality on TV

Throughout our 25-year history, we’ve partnered with the entertainment industry to talk about sex, love, and relationships.
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July 14, 2021

A New Normal: Telehealth Delivers BC

A new survey indicates most people who switched to telehealth due to the pandemic plan to stick with it.
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