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August 29, 2017
South Carolina Restricts Abortion By Going After The Doctors Who Perform Them
By: Carina

Last week, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order thatstops South Carolina from giving state or local money to any doctor or group associated with providing abortions. In a statement from Governor McMaster’s office, it explained further that the order stopped state agencies from providing money, “whether via grant, contract, state-administered federal funds, […]
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July 30, 2017
Why the ‘Skinny Repeal’ Would Have Been ‘Awful’ for Women’s Health
By: Rocco

In the early hours of Friday morning, the Senate failed to pass a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This â€œskinnyâ€ version of a full repeal of Obamacare was going to be a controversial â€œfirst-stepâ€ that, if passed, would lead to what Republican leaders say will be a better plan in a House-Senate […]
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July 23, 2017
What HR Did After a Male Period Shamed His Coworker Will Make Your Blood Boil
By: Rocco

After a male was shocked to learn that one woman in his office had cramps, he felt the need to share the “disturbing” news with his human resources department. However, instead of explaining to this adult that menstruation is a perfectly normal part of life for many women, they decided to have a chat with […]
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July 16, 2017
This company is giving women a day off for their periods, which is perk we can get behind
By: Rocco

Itâ€™s true that the first day of your period is usually the absolute worst. Itâ€™s different for everyone, but cramps, fatigue, and irritability are pretty common, and for some women, they can be crippling. Thatâ€™s what the women of Culture Machine say, at least, in a new video announcing the companyâ€™s plan to give women […]
June 14, 2017
‘Bra Bulge’ Removal Surgery Is Real and On the Rise
By: Rocco

Just when you think theÂ Body PositiveÂ movement is finally having a, well, positive effect, something new and depressing comes along: â€œBra bulgeâ€ surgery. â€œBra bulgeâ€ surgeryÂ is a new cosmetic procedure which promises to rid you of that little pouch of flesh that sits between your bra strap and your armpit.Â According to one cosmetic doctor requests for […]