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The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

The Silent Pain of IUDs

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

When Health Messaging Misses the Mark

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

More Young Adults Try PrEP, Fewer Stick With It

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

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10.08.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting on a couch and looking out the window. Mental health and women's health concept

The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts

Following the Texas Heartbeat Act, women across the state reported a 6.1% increase in mental distress, with young women most affected.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.22.2025 Portrait of the side view of a young couple in trendy clothes, standing back to back on an orange background in a studio with neon lights. Romantic couple concept

Portrait of the side view of a young couple in trendy clothes, standing back to back on an orange background in a studio with neon lights. Romantic couple concept

Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission

A recent study found that treating both women and their male partners with antibiotics reduced bacterial vaginosis recurrence.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

09.18.2025 Silhouette photo of a young woman feeling discomfort and pain

Sexual & Reproductive Health

The Silent Pain of IUDs

Over 40% of study participants reported experiencing unacceptable levels of pain related to intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.17.2025 Portrait of a young woman scrolling on her phone with a concerned look on her face. Concept for finding health information on social media

Portrait of a young woman scrolling on her phone with a concerned look on her face. Concept for finding health information on social media

Sexual & Reproductive Health

When Health Messaging Misses the Mark

Visual demonstrations on social media can help explain medical procedures, but without clear language, they may also heighten anxiety.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.05.2025 spilled bottle of PrEP pills on blue background

Sexual & Reproductive Health

More Young Adults Try PrEP, Fewer Stick With It

Only 36% of people who could benefit from PrEP continually use it, and rates are especially low among the youngest adults.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.02.2025 close-up of a gloved hand holding an IUD against a yellow background

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Pulling Power: Why More People Are Removing Their Own IUDs

Due to a number of barriers to care, many women are opting to remove their IUDs themselves, with varied success.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

08.28.2025 Young woman sitting alone in a waiting room. Crisis pregnancy center concept

What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Who Visits Them?

The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

06.11.2025 closeup image of Black man holding medication in hands; antidepressant concept

Mood Up, Libido Down: When Antidepressants Kill the Mood

Over 70% of men say they would discontinue taking antidepressants if they regularly experienced sexual dysfunction.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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