“For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But a new wave of brands has emerged, selling themselves as more ethical, more feminist and more ecological.”— Sophie Elmhirst, theguardian.com
“If we’re making these types of decisions, unless we have fair representation, there should be no conversation.”— Lauren Book, vice.com
“Is sharing your story going to change the minds of a lawmaker intent on overturning Roe? Probably not. But will it make an impact on the overall cultural perception of abortion and why reproductive healthcare access matters? Possibly.”— Anna Borges, self.com
“If the GOP wants to curb later abortions, they could start by removing the hurdles women face to get an early one.”— Jessica Valenti, medium.com
“You don't wear makeup, I don't get yeast infections, bitch. Take it or leave it.”— Olivia Gatwood, itunes.apple.com
“Because this is not 1887, I'm here to let you know that just because I have this pain doesn't mean I don't *want* to be sexual. Who doesn't want to orgasm?”— Lara Parker, buzzfeed.com
“It was a huge night for women candidates—particularly women of color—but there were also some sad losses in high-profile races. All in all, kind of a mixed bag!”— Cady Drell, marieclaire.com
“I was much more worried about only including stories like ours and leaving out other women. That was, by far, my biggest concern. I think we allow the antis to really run the table on this particular debate”— Erika Christensen, thecut.com
“Women on Web has never worked with American women because Gomperts worried that the American anti-abortion movement would try to close down the organization.”— Olga Khazan, theatlantic.com
“Something that is very very common with endometriosis is the fact that doctors don't want to believe you.”— Jen Brett, youtube.com
“When abortions are illegal, women don’t stop getting them— they just risk their lives to do it.”— Senator Elizabeth Warren, marieclaire.com
“In hollows and coal patch towns, many rural Appalachian feminists were more visionary than the liberal elite in distant cities. They understood that different forms of injustice were interrelated, because they lived them.”— Eliza Griswold, thecut.com