Hormonal

This season on Hormonal we've learned a lot about birth control. From the origin of the pill, to how side effects can be beneficial, to the history and future of Reproductive Justice. But that doesn't...

1 Dec 202035min

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended healthcare systems around the world, especially reproductive healthcare. People who relied on face-to-face visits with their doctor or timely appointments are now fac...

24 Nov 202034min

Nothing quite brings your fertility front and center like a pregnancy. Whether a pregnancy ends in a baby or not, it causes big changes to your body. Hormonal changes, like an increase in estrogen and...

17 Nov 202035min

The birth control pill, which many of us just call "the pill," officially turns 60 years old this year. Instead of just breaking out the cake and candles, we're telling you the story of the pill. Wher...

10 Nov 202041min

Inequality is all around us and manifests in tricky ways. When it comes to healthcare in particular, for many of us, reproductive care is a large part of how we interact with the healthcare system. S...

3 Nov 202035min

Most people take birth control because they want to avoid getting pregnant. As many of us find out after starting the pill, the shot or getting a device inserted, avoiding pregnancy is not all that ha...

27 Okt 202032min

You probably know and love someone who's had an abortion, or maybe you've had one yourself. Despite the fact that one in four people capable of getting pregnant will have a termination in their lifeti...

20 Okt 202034min

A big reason why a lot of people start taking hormonal birth control is simple: they're having sex, and they don't want to risk a pregnancy. But, this isn't true for everyone. Preventing a potential p...

13 Okt 202025min