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Reflecting on Another Successful International Conference on Stigma

Reflecting on Another Successful International Conference on Stigma

As the new year begins, it is always a good time to reflect on the positive aspects of the last year. For those working to end stigma, the International Conference on Stigma is an integral part of those efforts.

The 16th Annual International Conference on Stigma was a hybrid conference held from November 18-20, 2025. With two days virtual and one day in-person at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., about three hundred people participated in the event.

“Each year, our conference [read more]

Reflecting on Another Successful International Conference on Stigma2026-02-07T11:24:50-05:00

The Overwhelming Concept of Contraception

The Overwhelming Concept of Contraception

By Brielle Collins

Entering college, the decision of whether or not to get on birth control loomed over me. There were endless options and, most importantly, pages of seemingly threatening side effects that felt like they would alter my life. Overall, navigating sexual health and wellness as a woman gets unnecessarily complicated, incredibly overwhelming, and completely impossible. 

You don’t want to get pregnant, but sometimes you don’t want to rely solely on a condom. You start weighing your options, scrolling through TikTok, Googling late at night, and talking to friends about the potential side effects. Then [read more]

The Overwhelming Concept of Contraception2026-02-07T11:23:33-05:00
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