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These 38 GOP senators just voted against protecting contraception. Here's why.
Republicans complained that Democrats were simply holding a show vote. But they also said they were…
Bryan Metzger
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Mike Johnson backed Clarence Thomas' suggestion that the Supreme Court 'reconsider' its rulings on contraception and same-sex marriage
Clarence Thomas suggested the Supreme Court "reconsider" contraception rights and gay marriage. Now…
Sonam Sheth
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Iowa's GOP AG has stopped funding for emergency contraception and abortion for victims of sexual assault, say reports
Iowa's Republican attorney general is pausing longstanding payments for emergency contraception and…
Bethany Dawson
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Just 8 Republicans joined Democrats in voting to protect access to contraception. One, Nancy Mace, wore a statement on her jacket about abortion restrictions in her state.
The Republicans joined 220 Democrats in voting to protect the legal right to obtain contraceptives,…
Charles R. Davis,Bryan Metzger
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Mifepristone in Moldova: Women on Waves founder wants to use the abortion pill as contraception in the wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Dr. Rebecca Gomperts wants to make the abortion pill accessible to every person who can become preg…
Erin Snodgrass
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Amazon is limiting purchases of Plan B 'morning-after' pills to 3 units a week amid a spike in demand after the overturn of Roe v Wade
Amazon says it's temporarily capping purchases of emergency contraceptives to 3 units per week, joi…
Samantha Delouya
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Contraception is already restricted in many states, and it could be the next battleground. Here's what you need to know.
State laws that outlaw abortion "from the moment of fertilization" could threaten access to IUDs an…
Andrea Michelson
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Rite Aid and CVS are rationing purchases of emergency contraceptives to prevent shortages and stockpiling amid Roe v. Wade repeal
Retailers have witnessed high demand for over-the-counter contraception after the Supreme Court's d…
Abby Wallace
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How to choose which type of emergency contraception is best for you and where to get it
When choosing a type of emergency contraception, consider your weight, whether you can get a prescr…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
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Healthcare corporations Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare are among the biggest financial backers of lawmakers behind state abortion bans
Most healthcare corporations are silent on the issue of abortion, but their political contributions…
Kimberly Leonard,Andrea Miche…
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A Trump-backed Michigan state House candidate says birth control 'should not be legal'
"I think people would actually be more likely to wait until marriage, to practice chastity, which i…
Nicole Gaudiano
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Healthcare corporations Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare are among the biggest financial backers of lawmakers behind state abortion bans
Most healthcare corporations are silent on the issue of abortion, but their political contributions…
Kimberly Leonard,Andrea Miche…
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I got my Fallopian tubes removed so I can't get accidentally pregnant. I don't regret the decision.
The author struggled with birth control, from the pill to the copper IUD, and didn't want to accide…
PollyAnna Brown
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Scientists got 9 women to try an on-demand contraceptive pill just before sex to prevent pregnancy, and they say it works
Women took the pill, which contains two different drugs, before sex and while ovulating. It worked …
Julia Naftulin
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Biden signs bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriage months after Supreme Court raised doubts about marriage and contraception decisions
After months of debate and some unlikely GOP support, Biden signed a bill to protect relationships …
Bryan Metzger
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How to know what condom size is right for you, according to an expert
It's all about girth, not length, according to Melissa White, CEO of condom company Lucky Bloke. Th…
Julia Naftulin
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Movement to boycott Walgreens grows online as more customers report being denied birth control and other contraceptives
Walgreens told NBC News it balances "the needs of our patients and customers" with "the religious a…
Pocharapon Neammanee
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Mississippi governor twice refused to rule out banning contraception if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Gov. Tate Reeves twice dodged questions about banning contraception if Roe v. Wade was overturned i…
Bill Bostock
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Birth control will be free for women in France until they're 25
The measure covers birth control pills, IUDs, contraceptive patches, as well as other steroid hormo…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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TikTok videos about IUDs have millions of views, but experts say they may be normalizing dangerous misconceptions
People sharing their experiences of IUDs is a reminder that healthcare should be easily accessible …