We are proud to announce the opening of carafem's first health center in the Washington, DC metro area. carafem’s goal is to change the way abortion care is provided in the United States. We have developed a platform that offers uncompromising Read More »
Thanks to the support of our clients and our local communities, we’re excited to share that carafem has opened its third location – this time in the greater Chicago area. This health center is located in Skokie, which is a north shore suburb of Chicago, and will improve access to abortion and reproductive healthcare in Illinois as well as the Read More »
carafem is hiring a paid intern in Washington, D.C.! Help us build awareness of our high-quality abortion care and birth control services while reducing stigma nationwide. Here's the full job description: Job Title: Outreach and Communications Intern Department: Administrative Reports To: Social Media and Outreach Coordinator Location: Read More »
You might know how to prevent unplanned pregnancy - but stuff happens. Maybe the condom broke (oops!) or you didn’t use one, or you forgot to take your birth control pills for a few days. That’s where emergency contraception (sometimes known as "Plan B" or "the morning after pill") comes in. The truth is, many of us have been there. That’s Read More »
Heading back to college or university? If so, you’ve probably got a million things on your mind. But don’t forget about your sexual health! Here are some tips for how to make sure you can be safe and healthy - but still have fun and get your work done - in the new school year! Tip 1: Think about birth control NOW If you’re a female-bodied Read More »
Nobody wants to get a sexually transmitted infection (STI). But it happens: more than half of all people will get an STI at some point in their lives. This blog will go over everything you need to know if you think you might have one. First, a note about terms: While you may be more familiar with the word “STD,” we prefer to use STI, Read More »
Abortion has been legal in the United States since 1971 - and people have been getting abortions, legal or not, for millenia. But for a long time, portrayals of abortion in pop culture have often been judgmental or dismissive (see: Juno), coy (remember “shmashmortion” from Knocked Up?) or just nonexistent (almost every movie or TV show where a Read More »
Elissa Fischel is carafem's Social Media and Outreach Coordinator -- but she's also a devoted carafem client and a Big Fan of convenient, modern, respectful healthcare. Since having her IUD inserted, she's talked about it to anyone who will listen -- and wants to share her experience with you, too. This post was originally published in November Read More »
If you are a female-bodied person, you probably already know that your vagina is a pretty miraculous thing. It can birth a baby, it can give you a lot of pleasure - and it can also be a literal pain. But there’s so much more to our vaginas than most of us know. Here are a few things every vagina-haver should know: One quick note: the Read More »
As we continue to maintain transparency around our mission, goals, and direction, we are pleased to share our 2018 annual report. This past year was one summarized by increasing access to reproductive healthcare through serving a larger number of clients, increasing our geographic reach, and continuing to bust stigma. Our Atlanta and DC Read More »
You may have heard of emergency contraception (EC), also known as "the morning after pill" or sometimes by the brand name "Plan B." Emergency contraception pills are a great way to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex, and are a excellent resource if a condom breaks or birth control fails. You may have also heard of the Read More »
carafem was all out at Capital Pride Fest in DC and we had a great time. We handed out goodie bags with 1200 condoms, had a display of over a dozen different birth control methods, and talked to hundreds of people about abortion and sexual/reproductive health. Why does carafem celebrate Pride Month? We at carafem are all about making Read More »
So you've decided that you want a medication abortion (aka the abortion pill), and are now figuring out how to pay for it. No worries - here's the quick and easy info on how much the abortion pill costs, how to afford it, and where to find it: How Much Does the Abortion Pill Cost? The abortion pill costs anywhere between $300 and $800, Read More »
