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Women say they 'shouldn't have to beg' for a tubal ligation: 'Motherhood is absolutely not for me'
Searches for information on tubal ligation have soared since Roe v Wade was overturned. But, as these women share, getting one isn't necessarily easy.
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What is tubal ligation and how does it work? Doctors explain.
If you're done having children or don't want them at all, you may be curious about tubal ligation, aka female sterilization. Here's what you need to know.
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This ob-gyn plans to open a floating abortion clinic to help those in states with restricted access to care
The floating reproductive health clinic would provide surgical abortions along with contraceptives, testing and treatment for STIs, and vaccinations.
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Sophia Bush shares her husband's abortion story: 'It would dramatically change the trajectory of his life, and hers too'
Sophia Bush shared her husband Grant Hughes's abortion story after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Women share what it's like living with trichotillomania: 'I have accepted I may not ever have eyelashes again'
Trichotillomania, a compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, can be isolating. These women are trying to change that.
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Why do some women fear becoming pregnant? Tokophobia explained
While having tokophobia — an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth — is rare, certain people are more likely to develop this debilitating phobia.
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Ginger Zee responds to parenting trolls: 'Everyone’s village looks different'
The ABC News meteorologist is not holding back.
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The most common birth control methods and how effective they are at preventing pregnancy
Here's a breakdown of the most common birth control methods, including how effective they are at preventing pregnancy.
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What it's like to get an abortion at 21 weeks
April Salazar chose to have an abortion at 21 weeks gestation after doctors discovered a lethal birth defect. She shares her story with Yahoo Life.
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Roe vs. Wade is overturned. Legal experts explain what happens now.
Legal experts on abortion answer some of the most common questions on what abortion access will look like in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
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As a divorced mom, I used to dream of traveling alone. Here's what happened when I finally did.
Thoughts of traveling alone gave me so much anxiety. I just wasn't the solo-travel type ... or so I thought.
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Abortions in the U.S. increased in 2020. Here are 4 possible reasons why.
There were 8 percent more abortions in the U.S. in 2020 than in 2017, according to new data published by the Guttmacher Institute. Here are four possible reasons for the increase.
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Simone Biles announces her first ever Wheaties box: 'It’s always important to see someone who looks like you succeeding'
For many fans, the Olympic champion getting her own "Breakfast of Champions" box is a milestone that's long overdue.
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Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach are the 'first queer women pictured in Architectural Digest in bed'
Doyle and Wambach look cozy and comfy in their California home.
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Hunter McGrady says people 'have the idea that plus-size models sit around all day eating brownies': Here's what she actually craves
The 29-year-old model says she sticks to an almost completely vegan diet.
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The controversial history of wet-nursing and what the 'informal,' 'underground' practice looks like today
While the profession of wet-nursing is less common thanks to modern alternatives like formula, the informal practice is still alive and well.
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6 important facts about menopause, according to experts
Here are some important facts about menopause that you may not know, according to experts.
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Why is having sex and inserting tampons painful for some? Vaginismus explained
Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles, which can make everything from sex to inserting tampons painful.
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Why women tend to struggle with pull-ups, according to experts
The ability to do a pull-up is not entirely dependent on your level of fitness, so even very fit women may have trouble doing pull-ups.
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Doctors who worked before Roe v. Wade speak out: ‘Many women died’
Doctors who remember what it was like before abortion was legal in the U.S. warn of the dangers if Roe v Wade is overturned.
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What happens when you can't afford menstrual products? Period poverty explained
Period products are an expense that many in the U.S. can't afford. Here's how they manage — and what people can do to help.
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Here's why people are connecting the Texas school shooting, the baby formula shortage and the fight over abortion rights
"This country absolutely hates children," concluded one Twitter user. Many others shared similar sentiments.
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Why including diverse voices in greeting cards matters: 'Mom, that looks like me’
In a world full of Hallmarks, there is a growing group of card designers challenging the status quo.
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Emma Thompson on not being offered sex scenes: 'I ... never conformed to the shape or look of someone they might want to see naked'
In a new interview, beloved actress Emma Thompson, 63, spoke candidly about nudity, sexuality and aging, and how it relates to her new film in which she plays a widow who has never had an orgasm.
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7 fascinating facts about female masturbation
Masturbating comes with several benefits that go beyond pleasure, including stress relief and a better night's sleep.