The Popularity of the Pill Is Plummeting—at the Exact Moment It Shouldn’t Be
Birth control gave women control over their bodies, their careers and their futures. A cultural campaign against the pill risks rolling all this back.
Latest
A Wedding Today Costs How Much? I’m Glad You Asked.
When my daughter was married last month, we bypassed everything extravagant, opting instead for a wedding built on friends, community and love.
How Do We Make Birth Better?
Little has changed in the way we bring humans into the world since the popularization of the cesarean section in the 1960s. It’s 2025. What is going on?
‘I Would Never Suggest This is All in Your Head, But…’
Amid a parenting mental health crisis, it helps to remember that whatever private hell you might be feeling, you’re likely not alone.
Oh, Creators of Peppa Pig, Did You Have To?
For many people, pregnancy announcements are a joyous thing, but when you’re struggling to conceive, they really are not.
The Gender of Magical Thinking
New research shows that women are more likely to believe in astrology and fortune tellers than men. Is the patriarchy to blame?
‘Let's Be Honest, Moms Are Never In the Photo’
The photographer Nancy Borowick takes on a taboo topic and puts mothers at the center.
When Soccer Wasn’t Such a Guy Thing
Women’s soccer in the U.K. goes way back in history. But at one point it was banned. By the time the ban was lifted, the damage had been done.
‘Eff You’ Money Is On the Up, and You Need to Know About It
Women are taking secret control over their finances—just in case.
Dozens of Organizations Call on Trump to Stop Defunding Planned Parenthood
One in three women have visited a Planned Parenthood. Cutting funding would 'block these patients from getting the care they need.'
If You Could Take a Pill That Erased Feelings of Guilt, Would You?
Imagine if women could unabashedly do their thing without worrying about others’ feelings.
Catholics' Views on Women Are Evolving. Will the Vatican Ever Catch Up?
A majority of American Catholics today hold views that differ from church teachings on birth control, marriage and the priesthood.
Distracting From the Task of ‘War-Fighting?’ Good Grief.
Canceling the Women, Peace and Security Act might seem like no big deal. But it’s a very big deal. And such a waste.
Women and People of Color Comprise Most Fired Federal Workers
New figures show women and POCs accounted for a majority of workers in the departments that have been targeted for layoffs.
So You Think You’re a Rocket Scientist? Not. So. Fast.
Media coverage of Katy Perry & Co.’s Blue Origin trip to space failed to acknowledge the many of women in space exploration who actually made history.
70 Years After Her Death, Britain’s First Female Landscape Designer Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Wilkinson designed more 75 public gardens in London during her 20-year career. Now she's being commemorated by the sculptor Gillian Brett.
Culture
Lilly Ledbetter Has Made It to the Big Screen. It’s About Time.
It took the writer and director Rachel Feldman years of doors being slammed in her face before she got her movie off the ground, but she’s finally done it: LILLY is out May 9.
Infertility
‘Ethical IVF’ May Be the Problematic Solution to Donald Trump’s IVF Dilemma
By supporting IVF, Trump drove a wedge between two factions of his followers. So-called “ethical IVF” may be how he stitches them back together.
Women in Work
Moms: Proving, Yet Again, They're Just As Dedicated
If employers want to retain talent, they need to build cultures that truly support mothers without penalizing ambition.
Violence against women and girls
'Deeply loving, wise, and funny'—Remembering Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of the financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring, died at the age of 41.
What Brings You Joy
Finding Joy in Dark Times Is Essential
Joy can be ridiculous and absurd, beautiful and uplifting, delicious and delightful. The point is to break the cycle of despair.
Culture
How Everyday Sexism Is Sewn Into Our Clothes
Motherhood
When Did Boy Mom Culture Become So Problematic?
There’s science to back up the idea that parenting boys is different—but social media has made it weird.
What Brings You Joy
The Queen of Pop Will Thrill Again. And Again. And Again.
This is Kylie Minogue’s world. We’re so lucky to be in it.
Infertility
‘I Never Set Out to Be An Advocate'
Surrogacy is once again legal in Michigan. With good old grassroots activism, here's how I helped make it happen.
It's 2025. Has France’s #MeToo Moment Finally Arrived?
France has a long tradition of protecting powerful men accused of sex crimes. Feminists are mixed on whether that’s about to change.
Donald Trump
What the Market Meltdown Could Mean for Women
Financial crises and economic recessions tend to affect women most—both in visible and invisible ways.
What Brings You Joy
I Like Solo Dining. Do You?
A World Happiness Report suggests women experience more negative emotions than men when dining alone. I'm not convinced.
History Lessons
Who Gets to be a Wartime Hero?
Overlooked stories of women are everywhere. Sometimes you just need to find them.
Persisting Through Politics
Multiple Lawsuits Filed Over Trump’s Attempt to Overhaul U.S. Elections
The complaints say Trump's executive order issued last week on voting rights is unconstitutional and could prevent millions of citizens from voting—in particular women and people of color.
The Pandemic
Post Covid, Why Do Women Seem to Be Suffering So Much More Than Men?
The pandemic’s effects linger in the form of a sweeping mental health crisis that’s burdening young women. And then there's long Covid.
Bodies
Disabled in a Swimsuit
I can’t explain how being noticed beside a pool is materially different to being noticed in the snacks aisle at the supermarket. But it is.