Because I am a Woman

This blog is about sex-positivity, sex-ed, feminism, reproductive justice, birth justice, intersectionality, and activism. Because I am a Woman features articles, news, opinion pieces, digital media, and original information posts on all of the topics and more.

Although this blog is run by just one person, BCIAW also works with several contributors to bring readers a steady stream of original and thought-provoking posts. If you wish to join the team, please fill out and submit this application

For more information about any of these things please check out the resources tab or leave me a question in my ask box! I would love to talk to you!

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Updated Resource List
Below you will find a list of resources that I personally recommend listed by subject matter in alphabetical order. You can find my own personal thoughts and writing on these topics under my Original Posts tab as well as in some of the sections below. If you have anything you would like me to add, please just drop me a note and let me know!

Abortion

Contraceptives 

  • For stats and trends try the Guttmacher Institute here.
  • To find out about specific contraceptive/birth control options try Planned Parenthood byclicking here.  
  • Or you can always try WebMD for it all by clicking here. 
  • Bedsider- An amazing resource for contraception
Employment in Sex Ed, Social Justice or Activism
  • Grantspace: A wonderful website that has free web courses, resources, and even job postings for those interested in non-profit work (especially development). 
  • Idealist: Idealist is a wonderful website that allows your to make a profile, connect with peers and organizations, and search for jobs at non-profits and the public sector. When you search for jobs you can fill in your desired location, salary, field, and even your prior experience in order to pinpoint a position that is perfect for you. Thousands of organizations use this database, and it is a wonderful resource worth checking out.
  • The Pro-Choice Public Education Project: The PCPEP has a really great database of related organizations who are often offering internships, fellowships, conferences, volunteer, and leadership opportunities. It also works as a wonderful tool simply to identify organizations local to you where you can apply. Simply search your part of the country and a list will pop-up.
  • The Feminist Majority Foundation: Besides being a wonderful organization, The Feminist Majority Foundation offers a great Jobs and Internships section that lists feminist-related positions by region in the US.  You can also follow their job page on Twitter to get updates on new positions directly to your newsfeed or phone.
  • Jobs That Are Left: This is actually a google group, not a database, but it is a constantly updated list of jobs for campaigns and non-profits positions. 
  • How to Become a Sex Educator from the CSPH
  • Working in the Movement: Finding Employment as a Social Justice Warrior***
Feminism
LGBT*

Pornography

Re-Usable/ Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products

Privilege

Sexual Health

Sexual Pleasure and Sex Positivity:

Sex Toys:

Sex Workers:

To get involved in the causes on this blog:

This is a growing list, and I welcome your input! If you’re looking for something I didn’t add here or think there is something that should be here, feel free to drop a note in my ask box and I’ll revise!

*** These posts were written by me.

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