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It’s unbelievable how many parents face a choice nobody should have to make.

My maternal grandmother never referred to herself as a feminist. I’m not sure if she ever came across the term. However, throughout my childhood and into my womanhood, her words and actions have had a profound effect on how I viewed womanhood, marriage, money management, social justice, and inner peace. Here are six stories that helped to mold my feminist foundation.

When my partner Drew and I decided to have a baby, we initially didn’t even consider surrogacy. We eventually realized that, no matter which path we chose, the road ahead would be bumpy. That’s when we gave surrogacy a more serious look, and we found that the fears that scared us away from it were all unfounded. Here’s what we were afraid of, and what we learned.

My body has been sneakily co-opted, labeled, taken away from me. The version that is handed blankly back has all the usual notes scribbled across its surface. “Not quite right,” “Bulky,” “Could be better executed.” “Missing a certain natural beauty.” I am missing a certain natural beauty, even though this is what I naturally am. I am missing myself. When did the theft occur?

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Due to a lot of misinformation around later-term abortions, there remains a lot of fear, stigma, and confusion around what they actually are and who gets them. Many people who identify as pro-choice seem to readily distance themselves from late-term abortions, and may altogether disagree on their legality. But what do we actually know about late term abortions?

You shouldn’t have to feel guilty for not wanting to have children – but here are some of the reasons you’re not alone if you feel just that.

Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare? That assumption hurts trans and non-binary people – Jack Qu’emi shares how.

Meaningful and real access to abortion will only come full circle when every woman has insurance coverage for abortion care if she needs it and can make decisions about her reproductive health, free from political interference. With today being the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it is crucial we recognize and address the barriers that so many women continue to face all these years later.

Do we have to resort to harmful notions about menstruation to be empowering about periods? Nope – and dropping these five ideas can help you avoid it.

Oppressive assumptions and myths are often so embedded in our society that they are difficult to recognize. This is true of cissexism, which is often thought to be a more subtle form of transphobia. By “subtle,” I mean that it is less visible to cisgender people. Despite this, it is no less damaging. In order to eradicate transphobia, we need to tackle cissexism.

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Did you know that more birth control options could exist? Here’s what’s holding us back from them.

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If you’ve ever wondered “Why did they stay?” when you heard someone was abused, here are eleven years worth of answers. They really show why survivors need us to stop judging them and start listening.

A person is sitting, looking distressed with their hand touching their forehead, scrutinizing a formula bottle. A crib is behind them with an infant sleeping.

Moms are constantly under attack in our society – but how often does standing up for mothers include moms who are single, of color, poor, queer or otherwise marginalized? Here’s how to make sure you support them.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has experienced a miscarriage or infant loss, we hope this touching story can shed some light on this difficult issue that often seems invisible.

Ever been to a “no kids allowed” feminist space like this one? It’s time to consider these points on what excluding parents gets wrong.

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According to society, this author’s mother isn’t hard-working, responsible, or defined by anything but motherhood. These touching observations show just how wrong those common myths are.

This world’s got some messed up messages about fat bodies – so how can you raise kids to be fat-positive? These are some great ideas.

Whatever you’re feeling about your abortion is valid. These practical self-care tips can help you before, during, and after the process.

“What do I do?” Have you ever been asked these questions – or asked them yourself? Poet and doula Kayla Q captures the strength and vulnerability of being a woman in a sexist society in this poignant performance.

Contrary to popular belief, being sexually active does not automatically mean a teen has problems and is in need of help. With the appropriate education and resource, sexual connection can be healthy for teenagers. But treating sexually active teens as delinquents and stigmatizing them can create the very problems many claim to be trying to avoid.