How to get emergency contraception delivered to your door
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By: health
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July 24, 2018
Ah, emergency contraception. Some have called it one of the greatest inventions of the modern era. Okay, that was us, but still! Couple it with the ability to get just about anything delivered right to your door, and we’d say that’s a recipe for success. If you find yourself in need of EC, you can […]
What is stealthing, and why is it wrong?
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By: health
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August 22, 2017
Stealthing, or removing a condom during sex without asking for a partner’s permission, has been all over the Internet recently. While survivors and providers have been talking about birth control sabotage for a while now, many people are hearing about stealthing for the first time. We want to be clear: stealthing is not a “sex […]
Adoption 102: Who can help you explore an adoption plan?
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about placing your baby for adoption . The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. Adoption is an industry, and there are thousands—maybe tens of thousands—of professionals and organizations working with expectant parents considering adoption. Google “place my baby for adoption,” and the first results […]
Adoption 104: The ups and downs of open adoption
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
Until quite recently, most adopted people didn’t know anything about their original family. Records were sealed and they were actually barred from having information. This was known as “closed” adoption. As a result of closed adoptions, many adopted children grew up with unanswered questions about their identity, sometimes for their entire lives. Today, people placing […]
Adoption 105: Healing after placing your child for adoption
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
Choosing adoption is one of the biggest decisions of your life. As you explore what adoption means , how to find the right adoption provider , how to find the right adoptive family , and how to navigate open adoption , it’s also important to learn about what to expect after placement, as it may […]
How to deal with an unplanned pregnancy
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By: health
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September 6, 2016
So you’re pregnant… and you aren’t sure how to feel about that. Maybe you took a pregnancy test a few minutes ago and are still digesting the news, or maybe you’ve had your suspicions for a while because of your late period, tender breasts, and feelings of nausea. Whatever you’re feeling and thinking right now, […]