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Binge Drinking Increases Pregnancy Risk For Birth Control Pill Users

Tiffanie DraytonMarch 26, 2012 //
taking a pill photo

“I puke all the time and have sex with my boyfriend.”

“I don’t really puke when I’m hungover but I puke a lot when I’m drunk. And ever since I started University, I pretty much have sex every weekend when I’m drunk.”

These are some of the more, um, insightful quotes recently used in an article on The Huffington Post, warning young women about the increased pregnancy risks binge drinkers face. But isn’t this advice (“Don’t drink and throw up your birth control”) worth repeating to all women who might get sick (after drinking or for reasons unrelated to alcohol) and not know the risks, not just irresponsible, repeat binge drinkers like the two ladies quoted above? I think so. So, here goes… Keep reading »

Girl Talk: The Pregnancy Test

Kate FridkisMarch 23, 2012 //
My Miscarriage
One writer discusses her miscarriage. Read More »
Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
These fertility myths are crazy. 11 Photos »
At Peace With Abortion
This writer feels getting an abortion was the best decision of her life. Read More »
Broken Biological Clock
Some biological clocks just don't tick. Read More »

I am a writer. I have been a writer since age eight, when I penned a dramatic tale about a girl who gets asked to the prom by the school bully. He turns out to be really nice, and they end up getting married. It was daring, featured some witty dialogue, and suggested an attraction to bad boys that never played out in real life. It also suggested something else—my classic, boring, old-fashioned interest in getting married and living happily ever after, in that order. Keep reading »

Girl Talk: I Had A Miscarriage

Kristol RobertsMarch 22, 2012 //
Love After Cancer
One writer talks about love after cancer. Read More »
Uterine Fibroids
One woman talks about her struggle with uterine fibroids. Read More »
On Birth Control
This woman uses birth control for medical reasons. Read More »

As I lay on the floor next to my boyfriend getting ready for to play another round of Dance Central on our Xbox, I thought to myself , Something is wrong with you. You are too happy.

Less than 72 hrs before, I had a miscarriage.

I lost the baby we were so excited to be bringing into this world at a little over seven weeks.

I knew I was pregnant even before I saw the telltale plus sign on my home pregnancy test. My normally predictable period had been two weeks late. I took the pregnancy test just to have something to show to him, to announce that we were expecting. He was out of town that weekend, and I thought I’d break the news to him in a creative way. I emailed him a picture of the pregnancy test with the subject line “Guess what?” He called me immediately, and after expressing some shock, he said he was genuinely happy about it, that I would be a great mother and he was proud I was having his child. Keep reading »

Jessica Simpson Discusses Her Copious Amount Of Amniotic Fluid With Jimmy Kimmel

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 20, 2012 //
Jessica's Cravings
Jessica Simpson wants to eat "slutty brownies." Watch »
Jessica's Pregnant!
She's going to be "a mummy"! Read More »
Jessica Engaged
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Did Jessica Simpson buy her own engagement ring? Read More »

“I feel like I have a bowling ball sitting on my hoo-ha … Apparently I have a lot of amniotic fluid, so whenever my water breaks it will be like a fire hydrant!”

– Jessica Simpson continues her habit of over-sharing — just a bit! — with Jimmy Kimmel. Now, I am super fascinated by pregnancy, so I love that she’s being so open about everything happening with her body during this experience. Quotes like this make me tilt my head and make an O shape with my mouth as I consider the visual. Thanks, Jessica, for keeping me informed of what may happen to my body should I ever get pregnant someday! (And who knew it was possible for Jess to be even ditzier? That’s Pregnancy Brain for ya!) [Us Weekly]

Don’t Worry, Jessica Simpson Is Staying Moisturized During Her Pregnancy

Ami AngelowiczMarch 16, 2012 //
Jessica's Cravings
Jessica Simpson wants to eat "slutty brownies." Watch »
Jessica's Pregnant!
She's going to be "a mummy"! Read More »
Celeb Preggo Cravings
These celebs craved some weird stuff while they were pregnant. 13 Photos »
Jessica Simpson's A Flirt!
Thirteen men Jessica Simpson has (supposedly) flirted with. 12 Photos »

I know this has been on your mind, but no need to worry, people. I would just like to confirm that Jessica Simpson is moisturizing regularly during her pregnancy. She shared her hydration habits with People just this morning. “My entire body is changing every single day … I make it a point to moisturize as much as possible,” she revealed. Phew. OK. I feel much better now. I was worried that stretch marks were going to destroy her. You may carry on being depressed about the bunny that was squished to death. [People]

The Daily Ovulation: A Super Cool Baby Announcement

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 13, 2012 //
Dog And Baby
Dog tells baby to shut up. Watch »
Yogurt Baby
This baby is crazy about yogurt. Watch »
Baby Hipsters
Shopping guide: nine items every hipster baby needs. 9 Photos »

My overactive hormones and I have maybe watched this baby announcement — a time-lapse video showing a woman’s growing pregnant belly over the course of nine months — more than once. More than twice even. So adorable and lovely. 

My Abortion Was The Best Decision Of My Life

Amanda ChatelMarch 10, 2012 //

I was 11 weeks along when my gynecologist told me I was pregnant. I had been on The Pill since I was 18 years old and my period, since being on The Pill was non-existent. When it never came in January, then not again in February, it never crossed my mind that something wasn’t right. I had gone months before without a “period” — a quick splotch on my undies was usually all it was. Even before I was on The Pill (and after) I’m one of those women who is lucky enough to never have a menstruation that lasts more than two or three days. Keep reading »

10 Outrageous Fertility Myths

Stephanie AuteriFebruary 16, 2012 //
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
10 Outrageous Fertility Myths
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Masturbation Myths
Stupid misconceptions men have about the way women masturbate. Read More »

According to a recent study by the Guttmacher Institute, young women underestimate their ability to get pregnant, while women in their 30s and 40s overestimate, and continue to wait. Whichever side of the fertility divide you fall on, there way too many myths floating around that have nothing to do with age. Here are 10 of the more inscrutable ones …

Today’s Lady News: Pregnant Woman Asked To Resign

Jessica WakemanFebruary 9, 2012 //
  • A pregnant woman in Connecticut was asked to resign by her employers instead of taking maternity leave. Amy Zvovushe, 31, told her employers she was pregnant on Sept. 23 and was soon told she would have to resign, as she had not been with the company for 12 months, after which she would be eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act. This is completely ridiculous — instead of giving her temporary and unpaid leave to give birth, they got rid of her. The person interviewed for the piece called it a “sexist irony” that the FMLA was used to fire, not protect, a working woman’s job — well put!  Fortunately, Amy Zvovushe recorded her crappy HR folks and had a lawyer contact them; as a result, she was able to take temporary leave to give birth and then return to her job. [ABC News]
  • Following a conservative “pro-family” group’s threat to boycott JC Penney for sponsoring Ellen DeGeneres’ lezbo-riffic TV program, Howard Stern has announced he will “defend her to the end” and will call on all his listeners to boycott JC Penney if they do drop Ellen.  That’s awesome. [Think Progress] Keep reading »

Brilliant Idea: PA College Dispensing Plan B From Vending Machines

Jessica WakemanFebruary 7, 2012 //
I Took Plan B
Our writer took the morning-after-pill to thwart unwanted pregnancy. Read More »
Should Men Pay?
Should men help pay for the Pill? Read More »
Vending Machines
pregnancy test photo
Switzerland put pregnancy tests in vending machines. Read More »

Taking the morning-after pill in a timely fashion has been one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when it comes to reproductive rights. Emergency contraception (which prevents ovulation so an egg cannot be fertilized, as well as thins the lining of the uterus so a fertilized egg cannot be implanted) is most effective if taken within five days of unprotected sex — but the sooner the better. Even though EC, in theory, became more accessible when the FDA announced it could be sold over-the-counter to women age 17 and up, that did not play out in reality. Women who live in rural areas, as well as women who live anyplace where a pharmacist can cite a so-called conscience clause and tell her “no, not dispensing that!”, still have to do a lot of frantic scrambling at an already stressful time.

But one college in Pennsylvania has a brilliant idea on how to make EC more accessible when it is needed most: Shippensburg University  in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, put a vending machine filled with Plan B in the health center. Keep reading »

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