Knowledge Is A Power Play
What is reproductive health anyway?
Taking care of your sexual and reproductive system so you can live your best, healthiest life - from periods and birth control to STD prevention and family planning, it's about having access to the healthcare services and information you need to make those choices for yourself.
Zsanai Epps, DrPH, MPH, CHESI believe that in addition to educational awareness, we should always make sure that we provide tangible resources to complement it. The BWHI Opill Access Fund is crucial to ensuring that young women can prioritize their reproductive health in the midst of life challenges associated with access, finances, family life, etc.”
Sr. Director, RJ Initiatives
Getting birth control shouldn’t be hard. But 1 in 3 women in the U.S. face barriers when trying to get a prescription
What’s blocking the way? Common obstacles include availability, affordability, and access to health care providers for prescriptions.
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Together, we can address these barriers to increase access, enhance reproductive health, and empower people to take greater control of their future.
Your Health Toolkit
Get the facts, own your story, and take charge of your health:
Contraception Myths & Facts – Separate truth from fiction so you can make confident choices about birth control.
Feelings Wheel – Name your emotions and understand what your mind and body are telling you.
Self-Advocacy Guide – Speak your truth, stand up for what you need, and lead your own health journey.
BWHI Opill Access Fund
Want to try but need help with the Cost? This fund provides a three-month supply of Opill to Black women facing temporary challenges including financial hardships and other disruptive life events.
BWHI Listening Session ParticipantI’ve been struggling since I got out of college to get a full-time job that offers benefits, so I can’t necessarily at the moment afford to go see an ob-gyn.”
After nearly a decade of research and collaboration, Opill became the first prescription-free daily birth control pill in the United States. This approval will help expand access to safe and effective contraception across the country.
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