Menstruation Fast Becoming Optional

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2006 The 22-year-old featured in this story hasn't had a period since she was 17, thanks to new hormonal contraceptives that many young women are using. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The War on Contraception

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2006 The N.Y. Times Magazine delivers a devastating, in-depth report on Christian conservatives who "believe that having sex without the intent to procreate is a very, very bad thing"--and on their efforts to make all forms of contraceptives much harder to obtain. These biblical literalists are truly frightening; their Iron Age views on sexual morality are actually helping to increase the numbers of unwanted pregnancies and abortions in America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Reversal, Wal-Mart Will Sell ‘Morning After’ Pills

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2006 But the retail giant will allow pharmacists who object to filling a Plan B prescription to refer customers to another pharmacy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )