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 »
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 »
If you are confronted with the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy, it’s a stressful time. You might have a lot of questions, and you might not be totally certain about how you want to handle it. What you deserve in that moment is a reproductive health care provider who will listen to you, take you seriously, and be honest with you about all of Read More »
April is a big month for us because it’s our anniversary month! This time three years ago, we launched our first location in the DC metro area. A year later, we opened doors in Atlanta, Georgia. We are so proud of what we’ve accomplished, and it is all thanks to the support from our clients, providers, and communities! We are pleased to share Read More »
Raise your hand if you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day to do everything you want to do …. Yeah, that’s what we thought! If you are like most carafem clients (and, really just all people in general!), you live a busy life. Maybe you’re juggling school, a social life, and a job. Or family, a career, and hobbies. Or all of the Read More »
At carafem, there is one thing that is more important to us than anything else: putting our clients first. Every member of the carafem team is single-minded in our mission to make sure our clients have the best experience they can when they come to us for care, whether that’s an abortion, birth control, or being tested for STIs. As part of this Read More »
