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Did you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)? A movement to raise awareness about sexual assault began in the 1970s, and in 2001 this month was first officially recognized. As women, the importance of the sexual assault conversation cannot be understated as we experience significantly higher rates of sexual assault than men (though…
In 1937, Disney made history with its first animated princess film, Snow White. Nearly a century later, the studio tried to update the classic with a live-action version. Unfortunately, the film has underperformed at the box office. But is the backlash justified? Is the remake a poor portrayal of women and feminism today? Let’s take…
Spring cleaning is not a new notion, it dates back thousands of years with roots in religious and cultural traditions. In the 19th century, Spring cleaning evolved into the practice we recognize today. With the sun finally coming out, inviting the warmer weather of spring, people used this as an opportunity to open their windows…
February is National Self Check Month. This month is to raise awareness for self-checking for early detection of potential health issues. Self-Checking is especially important for women, as many health problems can lie dormant or undetected in a woman’s body, and early detection can save lives. In honor of National Self-Check Month, here’s our comprehensive…
In Season 2, Episode 16 of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope introduced the world to Galentine’s Day, and 15 years later, this holiday has become a beloved celebration of female friendship. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, dating, or married, everyone deserves to celebrate love and friendship with their besties. Whether you’re planning a cozy…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and while it’s not a topic we often discuss, it’s more common than you might think. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year—and sadly, over 4,000 lose their lives to this disease. This isn’t meant to scare…
Every January, we come together for Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens in far-off places. In the United States, approximately 71% of trafficking victims are women and girls. For January, we’re highlighting Human Trafficking…
The first week of January, I realized my period was late. I had been feeling off but chalked it up to the cold season. My fiancé and I had just gotten engaged two months earlier, and we were visiting a potential wedding venue. As I stood there, a voice in my head kept saying, don’t…
At For Every Woman, we’re proud to collaborate with organizations that support you throughout your reproductive health journey. Are you pregnant and not sure what to do? Becoming well-informed about all your options—including adoption—is important. While considering adoption is not an easy decision, you don’t have to make it alone. Our partner, Lifeline Adoption, provides…
We’re thrilled to share that For Every Woman, in collaboration with Horizon Pregnancy Clinic, Mariners Church, and the OC Rescue Mission, is launching the very first For Every Woman Mobile Medical Clinic in the U.S. This dream has been two years in the making, and it’s finally here! Launching this clinic is a huge step…
