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National Funding Cuts Threaten Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access
The cuts to national organizations, Abortion Care Canada and Action Canada are significant and will cause harm to individuals and local organizations like Pro-Choice YQL.
Immigrant Access to Pregnancy Care-In a Physician Shortage
A physician shortage can make navigating pregnancy as an immigrant even harder. What are the barriers and how can they be worked around?
Syphilis: The Comeback Nobody Asked For
Syphilis rates are rising in Southern Alberta. What do you need to do to stay safe?
The Intersection of FGM, Abortion Rights, and Reproductive Justice
When real choice isn’t available, is it really a choice at all? Conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) and abortion rights often seem worlds apart, but they are deeply connected by a core issue: bodily autonomy.
Legal but Not Accessible: 5 Barriers to Abortion in Canada
Abortion became legal in Canada on January 28, 1988. But what does that mean for access in 2025?
Considering an Abortion in Lethbridge? We’re Here to Support You.
Can I get an abortion in Lethbridge?
Plan B and Emergency Contraceptives: How to Prevent Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex
Let’s be real – unprotected sex happens sometimes. Maybe your condom broke. Maybe you had an "oops" moment and forgot your pill.
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers: Respect Bodies, Smash Stigma, End Violence
The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers calls on all of us to wake up, show up, and speak up.
Abortion Was My Act Of Self-Love
That abortion was one of the hardest, but also kindest thing I have done for myself.
Trans Day of Remembrance: Connecting Affirming Care and Abortion Access
Healthcare settings often fail trans individuals, who may face ignorance, stigma, or outright denial of services.
My 2nd Trimester Abortion
I had been going through a stressful point in my life, which caused me to experience amenorrhea, so I was not having regular periods because of this.
A Guide to Finding Ethical Abortion Care
Pro-Choice YQL is dedicated to advocating for safe, compassionate, and respectful abortion care by partnering with providers who share our commitment to upholding ethical standards in reproductive healthcare. The National Abortion Federation's Ethical Principles serve as a foundation for the care we expect our partners to offer, ensuring that every patient receives the respect, autonomy, and support they deserve.
Safer Sex as Harm Reduction in Kink
A lot of times, when we think of or talk about safer sex, we tend to focus on the physical or action-oriented parts of safer sex: birth control, barriers, and STBBI testing and treatment. While these are all extremely important to consider, we don’t always connect the foundation of informed consent to those safer sex actions.
4 Myths About Abortion #Tradwife TikTok Doesn’t Want You To Know
The rise of the "Tradwife" trend on TikTok offers a romanticized version of 1950s gender roles, where women are encouraged to embrace traditional domesticity, stay at home, and cater to their husbands and children. While proponents claim these roles empower women, many have also adopted an anti-choice stance, spreading misinformation about abortion. This blog aims to debunk some of the most harmful myths propagated by these narratives, giving accurate information to those who may be considering abortion.
My Abortion Saved My Life
When I accidentally got pregnant, I knew my partner wasn't the safest person to have a child with. He had a drinking problem and was emotionally abusive.
My Story Isn’t Tragic or Sad. It’s Real.
The day I found out I was pregnant was two days after I had finished at my workplace to pursue starting my own business.
Best Decision I Didn’t Know I Needed
After taking a pregnancy test after only being late a couple of days, we were shocked I was pregnant.
Abortion Saved Me
I was too naive to see the power imbalance and how easily I could be manipulated at this age by a full-fledged adult.
