Tag Archives: reproductive health

Book Review: Foxy by Pam Grier

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Holly

Pam Grier is known for a lot of things. She is known as a truly gifted, hard-working, dedicated and passionate actor. She is known for being at the forefront of the blaxploitation scene, for her role as Coffy, Foxy Brown … Continue reading →

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Awesome Giveaway Alert: Win a Copy of My Little Red Book

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Holly

Last year I had the opportunity to review a really great book–My Little Red Book, an anthology of short stories, essays and recollections of women’s first periods from women of all ages, from all over the world. Being the body-loving, … Continue reading →

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Pretty Much the Funniest (and Most Accurate) Picture Ever

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Holly

Via Videogum While the above picture is no doubt absolutely hilarious, for good measure… Please note: Contrary to the popular belief in our woman-shaming society, your vagina is not dirty, vulgar or disgusting and not only is douching unnecessary, it … Continue reading →

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One in Two Sexually Active Youth Will Contract an STD by Age 25 — Get Yourself Tested

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Holly

April is National STD Awareness Month and with it, the award-winning campaign, GYT: Get Yourself Tested has launched for another year. GYT was launched by MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation and with the support of Centers for Disease Control, … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Health Coalition Kicks Off Young Visionaries Contest and Grant Opportunity

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Holly

I have had a great deal of ideas to supplement my community’s activism when it comes to resources for women and youth and if my past ideas are any indicator of the future, I’m bound to have a lot more. … Continue reading →

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Blog for Choice 2010: Trust Women

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Holly

Happy anniversary, Roe v. Wade! On this day 37 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that it was about time to let women make their own decisions about their health and what does or does not happen with and within … Continue reading →

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Blog for Choice 2010 Open Thread

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Holly

Today marks the 37th anniversary for the landmark decision that gave women the right to have access to safe and legal abortion, Roe v. Wade. Today is also the fifth annual Blog for Choice Day from NARAL Pro-Choice America. If … Continue reading →

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