Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it “economic violence.” “Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day’s pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on … Read more
When a teen girl recently posted on TikTok about the “pros and cons of birth control,” almost 120,000 people hit the “like” button. Of the pros, the girl said her birth control made her period disappear and referenced its “99%” success rate at preventing pregnancy. Of the cons, she said it’s made her constantly bloated … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Meet your new Plan B — Cadence OTC. The cutting-edge emergency contraception company is working to address the nation’s most desperate “healthcare desserts” by offering a Morning After Pill that can be shipped to your door within 24 … Read more
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago has found that more men are getting vasectomies, including young men who might otherwise be starting families. From 2014 to 2021, the percentage of all male patients undergoing vasectomies in a given year increased 26%, based on health insurance claims. The findings were published in … Read more