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more about #birthcontrol more comments → Cimorene: 1. So I guess our military should take people saying things like, "[Americans] want to capture Afghanistan. If the Muslims are many, they won't be ab... more » JerseyGrrrl: "He said, ‘We are Muslims and God gives us babies,' " she said. I always wonder how God's work would go down if men were the ones going through pre... more » wordinedgewise: Two things: 1. Yes, it's unfortunate, but these organizations realize that they MUST go through men in order to help women. Do you know what would ha... more » cantankasaurus rex: just an off the cuff response to the headline, but women's reproductive rights in the US rest with religious men, our just wear collars instead of tur... more » J.D.Regent: It seems to me there is a difference in courting the buy-in of religious men (helpful) and giving them or reinforcing their ability to make reproducti... more » Katxyz: I've missed half of this Levi-Palin rumble, but is the only accusation being he made on that show that she referred to her baby as "retarded?" Is tha... more » Haystacks: This hasn't really come up in comments yet--but it really bothers me that a guy is claiming he could not kill someone because he was 2 fat to get up t... more » limber: "...those who would sell their body for money reflect a desperate need for attention..." Ah, Palin. Is it wrong that I feel karma has a hand in this... more » jinxremoved: They were not normal people yesterday you morons. This is gang activity. These are people who are either gang affiliated or know not to snitch becau... more » ArtfulSlinger: I read this story at 10AM. I have been sick all day from it, knowing full well there is nearly nothing I can do about this, for this specific victim. ... more » Gumbina80: Is this BDNF gene the thing responsible for my husband accelerating even when the car in front of us is breaking for a red light? Because there's no l... more » lunaar001: Everytime I think about what happened to that teenager, and that there were bystanders watching, then participating, my heart drops in temperature. I... more » Penny: The Richmond story has continued to turn my stomach. When I was growing up, one of my best friends was given alcohol and raped by three boys, who lef... more » whats_in_a_name: Ok, Mr. Gagan, it's nice to know that you think they're all monster, but i'd much rather that you spent your time arresting the other five then just t... more » tinydundie42: It's sad, but when I read about the woman who would have exchanged sex for World Series ticket I thought that was a pretty good idea for a moment. Go... more » -
#pregnancypolitics
Do The Reproductive Rights Of Afghan Women Rest With Religious Men?
Afghanistan holds the distinction of having of the highest fertility rate per woman in Asia - the average woman will bear six children in her lifetime. As the nation struggles, hope has shifted to the Mullahs to encourage reproductive restraint. More » -
#leftovers
Five Arrested In Homecoming Assault; Sarah Palin Slams Levi, CBS
• Five men have been arrested in the gang rape and robbery of a 15-year-old teen outside her school's homecoming. Police say they now think 10 people took part in the assault as 20 watched and, possibly, took pictures. • More » -
#roevsworld
NYT: Filipinos Fight For Reproductive Justice
In the Philippines, many women are facing a grim reality: with poverty levels rising along with the population, some can't afford to keep supporting their growing families. The problem? Birth control is hard to find, and abortion is illegal. More » -
#glovelove
Condoms Rival Pill's Popularity
A British government survey found that among women under 50, the number of condom users has caught up to the number of women taking the pill. Half of those who use condoms prefer them because they offer STD protection. [BBC] -
#whatapill
Will The Pill Stop You From Hooking Up With Bad Boys?
New research about oral contraceptives indicates that the pill does more than prevent pregnancy - it also suppresses the sex drive. But is this tendency ultimately detrimental to our species? More » -
#viewaskew
Heidi Montag Co-Hosts The View, Pisses Off Barbara Walters
Heidi Montag guest co-hosted The View today, where she opined about creationism, evolution, the need for God in higher education, and told the gals that she and Spencer—who have been married for four months—are in couples counseling. More » -
#safetypatrol
Is Yaz Riskier Than Other Birth Control Pills?
In the land of Yaz commercials, everyone has a sassy doctor friend who enjoys casually discussing the possible side effects of oral contraceptives. But in reality, for at least 74 plaintiffs, the side effects can't be brushed aside as easily. More » -
#pillpopping
Why Are There So Few Birth Control Options For Men?
Men don't usually have to think about birth control. Sure they might carry a condom, but there is no birth control pill for men. Yet. More » -
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#spititout
"Don't you have to ... put it in?"
The latest Neuva Ring ad tries to talk about how superior it is to the pill, but the actresses can't seem to say that it goes in your "vajayjay." Sarah Haskins was totally right about birth control ads. [AdFreak] -
#birthcontrol
[Michelle's Momma] Don't Practice Santeria/ [She] Ain't Got No Crystal Ball
You cannot make this shit up. Wonkette cracked on a birther's hastily written Townhall screed which accused Michelle Obama's mother of practicing witchcraft at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The birther wrote back, apparently trying to hit a triple-crazy-score. More » -
#birthcontrol
Orly Taitz Just Wants To Save Your Tax Dollars
"Per Taitz, Obama's mother concealed his birth in Kenya to avoid having to process her son through immigration, because she stood to lose years' worth of welfare dollars." The Grand Pooh Bah of Cray-Cray, ladies and gents. [Salon] -
#birthcontrol
Esquire Takes On Obama 'Birther' Insanity
"If a majority of our conservative population and much of its elected leadership think that even some of this "birther" stuff is remotely possible, some very dark times may be heading to this country." Truth!
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#injectwithcare
New Guidelines For Depo-Provera Could Help Women Avoid Unhealthy Weight-Gain
A University of Texas study of 240 women who used Depo-Provera shows that not all women have continual weight gain from its use, and offers guidance for doctors to consider while evaluating its appropriateness for patients. [UPI] -
#pilljoy
FDA Approves Single-Dose Plan B
The FDA has approved a new version of Plan B that prevents pregnancy with one pill rather than two. Women over 17 can buy Plan B One-Step over the counter, but females younger than 17 need a prescription. [Business Wire] -
#pharmafight
Plan B Access Still Difficult For Some Women
The Wall Street Journal reports that the FDA has approved a generic version of emergency contraceptive Plan B — thing is, many women still struggle with access to the brand name version. More » -
#wishfulthinking
The Children Of The Future, Prevented
In the year 2029, we'll all smoke birth control cigarettes after sex. Check out this and other imagined "artifacts from the future" at Wired. [Wired] -
#leftovers
Sarkozy Slags Burqas • Bork Wants To Bork Sotomayor
French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared — in the first speech to Parliament given by a President since Napoleon — that the burqa is "a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women." • More » -
#terraincognita
Period Pregnancy And Other Women's Health Myths
It is possible to get pregnant on your period, but antibiotics don't deactivate birth control pills. Learn more about these and other "myths about women's bodies" in this slideshow. [LiveScience] -
#rubbermade
Safe Travels
At an international travel event in London, attendees were "appalled" and "disgusted" to be handed boxes labeled "come and visit Tel Aviv" and filled with condoms. Israel's Ministry of Tourism has issued an apology. [UPI] -
#recessionomics
More Women Seek Abortions In Tough Economy
Just a few days after the release of Gallup poll results on Americans' thoughts on unplanned pregnancies and abortion - the LA Times reports that the economy is causing more women to seek the procedure. More »
