HIV/AIDS

U.S. Women Want Answers on PrEP

By NWHN Staff | May 1, 2013 | Comments Off on U.S. Women Want Answers on PrEP

We’ve come a long way in treating HIV/AIDS, but there is a strong need for more and better tools that can prevent transmission and stem the tide of infection. So, last year, HIV/AIDS activists celebrated when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Truvada, a drug that can reduce the risk of HIV infection.

Contraceptive Safety Concerns: What’s a Responsible Feminist to Do?

By Amy Allina | May 1, 2012 | Comments Off on Contraceptive Safety Concerns: What’s a Responsible Feminist to Do?

Here in the U.S., we aren’t very good at talking about contraception. In fact, we’re usually down-right terrible at it! Recent conservative attacks have focused public attention on how universally accepted contraceptive use is in this country, which may make it a little easier for us to talk about. But, these attacks have serious downsides for the contraceptive conversation, too.