self-managed abortion
The Supreme Court Can’t Stop Underground Abortion Networks. And They’re Thriving.
“No matter what laws and bans are out there, people are going to find a way to get access to the care that they need.”
A Woman Has Been Arrested for Allegedly Taking Abortion Pills
The case is sure to spark fears among abortion rights advocates about the future of self-managed abortion.
The Underground Abortion Pill Network Is Booming
At least 20,000 abortion pills are estimated to have been shipped across the U.S. in the six months since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Requests for At-Home Abortion Pills Have Nearly Tripled Since Roe Fell
The biggest leaps in requests for help came from states that have outlawed most abortions.
Even Artwork About Abortion Is Legally Risky Now
The activists behind a recent installation about self-managed abortion in Texas knew they’d “have to take certain precautions” because of the state’s abortion restrictions.
How People Get Caught for Self-Managed Abortions—and Who Tips Off the Police
At least 61 people were criminalized for alleged self-managed abortions between 2000 and 2020.
A 23-Year-Old Had an Abortion in Secret After Roe. Here’s What It Was Like.
In post-Roe United States, countless people are about to become everyday experts in evading the law to get abortions.
Self-Managed Abortion Is a Nightmare in the Surveillance Age
Avoiding data brokers and hostile doctors can be exhausting when you're seeking an abortion. But there are steps you can take to protect your privacy.
At-Home Abortion Demand Has Skyrocketed Since the Texas Ban
A group that helps people perform their own abortions initially saw a 1,180 percent increase in requests for help from Texas.
How to Get an Abortion if You’re Under 18
Though it may seem like there are lots of obstacles, you’ve got options and resources to help you get a safe, discreet abortion if you're underage.
People Arrested for Giving Themselves Abortions Now Have a Legal Defense Fund
As clinics close and self-managed abortion becomes more common, a first-of-its-kind fund will step in where people are facing prosecution for inducing their own abortions.
The Pandemic Means More People May Be Giving Themselves Abortions
But the abortion pill sites people rely on are in jeopardy.