Anybody who has oral, anal, or vaginal sex, or genital skin-to-skin contact with another person can get STDs — in fact, most sexually active people get one at some point in their life. STDs don’t ...

Procedural abortions can be done with your choice of local anesthesia (awake during the procedure but the area is numbed) or sedation (asleep during the procedure). There is an additional charge for ...

You just want to keep your kid safe and healthy. There is often online chatter around vaccinations. And it can feel scary and confusing when you read things that question whether you should get your ...

On November 5, 2024, Missourians decisively voted to approve Amendment 3, the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative. Amendment 3 enshrines into the Missouri Constitution a fundamental right to ...

What is a bilateral salpingectomy? A bilateral salpingectomy is a type of surgery where a doctor removes both of your fallopian tubes. It’s a type of sterilization, usually performed as a laparoscopy, ...

COLUMBIA, SC — The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it will review Kerr v. PPSAT, a case challenging Governor Henry McMaster’s efforts to block people enrolled in the state Medicaid program from ...

Whether or not your teen is ready to have sex, it’s important to talk to them about birth control and how to prevent pregnancy. And it’s a good idea to have these conversations before your teen ...

It may feel awkward to talk with your teen about sex and sexuality, especially the first time. And your teen may feel awkward as well. They might be so embarrassed about having conversations related ...

WASHINGTON D.C. — Esta semana, POLITICO Nightly publicó un artículo en el que critica que los esfuerzos redoblados para “desfinanciar” a Planned Parenthood causarían estragos en nuestro sistema ...

Richmond, VA — Virginia League for Planned Parenthood (VLPP) is pleased to announce the launch of two new pain management options, Nitrous Oxide as minimal sedation and the addition of Ketamine to ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) are very common. STDs are infections that are passed from one person to another during sexual contact, usually during vaginal, anal, and oral ...

In our region, thousands face barriers to essential reproductive health care. For many, the struggle is not only about proximity but also affordability, stigma, and lack of resources in underserved ...