by Chris Hitchcock | Mar 17, 2011 | Activism, Birth Control, Health Care, Humor, Internet
Here’s an interesting political approach. While there are hairs to split (do all women have vaginas? do all people with vaginas consider themselves women? and what about those of us with no sexual partners, or sexual partners without penises?), there’s...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Feb 26, 2011 | Internet
Snow on the ground and subzero temperatures this week, so I’m doing nothing but reading: I’ll Show You Mine: Wrenna Robertson responds to the increasing popularity of labiaplasty with a new book featuring close-up, color photographs of women’s vulvas...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Feb 20, 2011 | Internet
A study of women with bipolar disorders indicates that premenstrual mood exacerbation may be a clinical marker predicting more depressive episodes and more severe symptoms. Provoked by the approval of the Pence Amendment to cut off ALL funding to Planned Parenthood,...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Feb 13, 2011 | Internet
The FDA has approved a new 3-D imaging system for mammography. Between 60% and 70% of tonsil cancers are due to HPV. The virus is also linked to tongue and other oral cancers, and some experts are speculating that an increase in these head and neck cancers among...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 30, 2011 | Internet
The FDA announced this week that breast implants may be linked to anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. You can purchase a trucker hat illustrated with female reproductive organs. The cancer risks of using hormones for menopause appear to...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 23, 2011 | Internet
Will contraceptive coverage be included as part of preventive health care under the Affordable Coverage Act? A study explores the benefits of using humor to improve chances of conception with in-vitro fertilization. Feministe presents the nice pregnant lady’s...
