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!
If you have anything you would like to bring to my attention or ask that you do not feel comfortable submitting to this page send me an email at: becauseiamawoman.tumblr@gmail.com
Many thanks to Susan of susanharkins.com for designing my logo!
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!
If you have anything you would like to bring to my attention or ask that you do not feel comfortable submitting to this page send me an email at: becauseiamawoman.tumblr@gmail.com
Many thanks to Susan of susanharkins.com for designing my logo!
Below you will find a list of resources that I personally reccomend listed by subject matter in alphabetical order. You can find my own personal thoughts and writing on these topics under the 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
- Media Kits, Fact Sheets, Articles, and Briefs from Guttmacher
- Learn about abortion from the National Abortion Federation
- Facts, Laws, and Specifics from Planned Parenthood
- What it Really Takes to Get an Abortion Infographic
- Exhale Pro Voice: After abortion support
Birth Justice
- The Business of Being Born
- Radical Doula/ The Radical Doula Guide
- Black Women Birthing Justice
- Full Spectrum Doulas: Providing care across the full spectrum of pregnancy experiences, including abortion, adoption, surrogacy, miscarriage and stillbirth.
- The Doula Project
- Black Women Birthing Justice: A collective of African-American, African, Caribbean and multi-racial women who are committed to transforming the birthing experiences of black women.
Contraceptives
- For stats and trends try the Guttmacher Institute here.
- To find out about specific contraceptive/birth control options try Planned Parenthood by clicking here.
- Or you can always try WebMD for it all by clicking here.
- Bedsider- An amazing resource for contraception
- ARCH Foundation: This is a great organization that can help you pay to get a Mirena if you cannot afford one and don’t have insurance.
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 website that allows your to make a profile, connect with peers and organizations, and search for jobs at non-profits and the public sector.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 database of related organizations offering internships, fellowships, conferences, volunteer, and leadership opportunities.
- 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
- Feminisiting
- The Feminist Majority Foundation
- Understanding Patriarchy by bell hooks
- Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks
- Essential Concepts: How Patriarchy and Rape Culture Hurt Men via SAFER
LGBTQ
Pornography
Re-Usable/ Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products
- The DivaCup (their website)
- Lunette Cup (their website)
- Softcups: Disposable Menstrual Cups***
- Green Your Period: DivaCup Review***
- Lunette Cup: A Review***
- Menstrual Cup Folding
- Fuck Yeah Menstrual Cups
- Cloth Pads [here is a cloth panty liner sample- just pay shipping]
- Patterns to make your own cloth pads: [1] [2] [3]
- Crochet a menstrual cup cozy patterns: [Plain- 1] [Uterus- 2] [Strawberry- 3]
Parenting and Pregnancy
- Sex Positive Parenting
- Teaching Your Child About Sex
- On Sex While Pregnant *TW: Gendered Language*
- Pregnancy Tests***
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- The Pregnancy Options Workbook (full text/pdf):Accurate non-biased information on pregnancy options
- Mom, Dad I’m Pregnant:A project of ACN that helps young people and their parents communicate effectively.
- Backline: Promotes unconditional and judgment-free support for the full spectrum of decisions, feelings and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion. They also run Talkline, a toll-free service that allows people to discuss pregnancy options and seek support.
Privilege
- White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
- Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack II: Sexual Orientation by Lisa Hager
- Check Your Privilege 101
Sexual Assault
- Is it Rape If….? Your Quick Guide to Answering This Question***
- International Hotlines
- Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
- MaleSurvivor.org
- National Sexual Violence Resource Section
- Sexual Intimacy After Sexual Assault from University of Colorado
- After Sexual Assault: A Recovery Guide for Survivors by Safe Horizon
- Reclaiming Your Sexuality After Rape & Sexual Abuse by Pandora Project
- The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Wendy Maltz
- Quick Info Cards from Pandora’s Project for Doctors Visits
- Grounding Techniques for Sexual Assault Survivors
- Tips for going to the GYN after a Sexual Asault
- How to Handle Going to the Gynecologist when You Have PTSD
Sexual Health
- Scarleteen
- Fuck Yeah Sex Education
- Having Your IUD Inserted: What to Expect***
- Plan B Coupon- $10 off
Sexual Pleasure and Sex Positivity:
- The Center for Sexual Health and Pleasure has great information. So does their Tumblr page. (Check their sex positivity section).
- Oh Megan also has a lot of great stuff on her website. Check out her Tumblr to directly ask her a question!
Sex Toys:
- Eden Fantasys
- Babeland
- Good Vibrations [ Check out their extensive educational how-to guides]
- General Information (From the CSHP)
- What To Look For In Your First Sex Toy: A Guide for Beginners***
- Caring For Your Sex Toy: Making Your Toy Last***
Sex Workers:
Sustainable Sex
- BCIAW Sustainable Sex Resource Page
- Earth Day Feature: Shampoo and Choice, What is the Connection?***
- Eco-Friendly Sex***
- Environmental Risks and Breast Cancer
- BPA-Free and Beyond: Protecting Reproductive Health from Environmental Toxins By Sneha Barot (Guttmacher)
- Environmental Effects on Reproductive Health: The Endocrine Disruption Hypothesis By Dore Hollander (Guttmacher)
- Summary of the Toxic Substances Control Act (EPA)
- The Story of Stuff: The Story of Cosmetics (Short Documentary)
- Environmental Health and Choice (Short Video from Planned Parenthood)
- The Campaign for Safer Cosmetics
- Skin Deep Cosmetics Safety Database
- The Naked Truth Project
- Environmental Health and Reproductive Justice
- Vagina-Owner’s Health and the Environment
Women in the Media
To get involved in the causes on this blog:
- With Planned Parenthood click here.
- With NARAL Pro-Choice America click here.
- With IPAS (Women’s Reproductive Rights) click here.
- With NOW (National Organization for Women) click here.
This is a growing list, and I welcome your input! If you’re looking for something I didn’t add here, feel free to drop a note in my ask box and I’ll revise!
*** These posts were written by me.
