- A new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) find that sexually active teen girls in the U.S. are choosing more effective contraception, and using it more consistently. The report also shows a increase in the number of girls who reported that they had never had vaginal intercourse: up to 56.7% in 2006-2010, from 48.9% in 1995.
- Planned Parenthood has launched a pretty awesome new Tumblr site.
- Sociological Images published an incisive personal essay by Matt Cornell about his “man boobs”.
- Truvada, the first drug shown to prevent HIV infection, is one step closer to FDA approval. A final decision is expected by June 15. One of the panel’s concerns is that the drug appears to be less effective in women.
- Federal government budget cuts affect women’s health in Canada: Six organizations focused on research and communication in women’s health have been told that their funding will be cut off next spring.
- Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas reading re:Cycling!
