Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Vasectomy: Birth Control for Men
In this video, the teacher discusses the vasectomy procedure for male birth control. They explain the anatomy of the male reproductive system, how the procedure is done, its effectiveness, and the pros and cons associated with it. They...
Healthcare Triage
A Close Look at the Poorly Crafted Birth Control Rule
A couple of months ago, the Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services created an exemption to the Affordable Care Act's requirement that employers cover birth control for their employees. Last week, a US District...
Step Back History
How a Pill Changed History
Today we’re going to explore the most important invention of the 20th century. Despite its size, it’s incredible how much it liberated our daily lives. I am of course talking about the birth control pill.
Step Back History
The Most Dangerous Woman in America
I often get asked who my favourite historical figure is, and I can think of no person who represented the moral endurance and strength of Emma Goldman. Let's hear her story and maybe she'll be your favourite historical figure too.
Healthcare Triage
Are Night Terrors Contagious? And Other Questions with Dr. Carroll
This week on the podcast, Aaron is talking about the flu, Idaho's extra-legal insurance experiment, and Medicaid work requirements. He's also going to answer a bunch of your questions, including finally knowing whether you can catch...
Healthcare Triage
What's a Nurse Practitioner Do? Healthcare Triage Podcast
This time on the Healthcare Triage Podcast, we're talking about what exactly a nurse practitioner does. And what better way to learn about the gig than to talk to a nurse practitioner? Aimee Carroll joins us this week to tell us about...
The Wall Street Journal
Health Care for the Community
The CEO of Planned Parenthood sees an opportunity to reinterpret the role of the clinic in society, making way for a more expansive, interconnected view of medicine, community and the systems that bring them together.
The Wall Street Journal
The Future of Abortion Access
With the likely repeal of Roe v. Wade next month, hear from the CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson about what the organization is doing to promote access to abortion for women across the country.
Hip Hughes History
ObamaCare: The Affordable Care Act Explained
Explaining the fundamentals of Obamacare for students and lifelong learners.
Catalyst University
The Mechanism of Combination Birth Control
In this video, we cover the physiological mechanism of combination birth controls containing both progestogen and estrogen analogs.
Healthcare Triage
Shaky Science in the New Rules on Contraceptive Coverage
In a new rule about coverage of contraception, the Trump administration argues that birth control is bad for your health. But it's a claim that doesn't stand up to scrutiny. That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
The Guardian
Sweetening the pill: could some birth-control methods kill you?
Could some pharmaceutical birth-control methods be having side-effects that are more dangerous than women realise? The birth control pill was one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. But decades after its introduction, women...
Makematic
Body Talk
Throughout history girls have been told what they can and cannot do with their bodies. But through activism and creativity, girls have fought to take back control.
Curated Video
The History of Birth Control
The invention of the Pill in 1967 revolutionised birth control everywhere. But US scientists Gregory Pincus and John Rock weren't the first people to experiment with contraception – civilisations around the world have been doing it for...
Curated Video
Museum of Artifacts That Made America: Helen Keller's Watch
Deafblind pioneer Helen Keller campaigned for a better America – with the help of a remarkable watch that she didn’t have to see to read.
SWPictures
Guatemala: Mobile Contraception
The video showcases a mobile family planning team in Guatemala providing contraceptive options to women in remote areas. The team offers a wide range of choices, including permanent sterilization through keyhole surgery techniques. The...
Iesha Learning
How do you prevent pregnancy?
In this video, young people learn how to prevent pregnancy through the use of contraception, or abstinence.
Healthcare Triage
Abortions are Down, Thanks to Better Birth Control
The number of abortions in the US continues to drop. Why? Well, there are a number of factors, but the biggest factor is more effective and more easily available than it's ever been. Also, people know about it!
Healthcare Triage
Myths About IUDs
Last week I talked about IUDs. But there are still a number of myths and misperceptions about them. I covered some of them in my last book, "Don't Put That in There, and 69 other sex myths debunked". But all of you didn't buy the book....
Mazz Media
PLAY IT OUT: AM I READY FOR SEX? (How will I know?)
Everyone talks about sex, TV shows, movies, magazines, friends and family. But in the midst of all that talk, it can be very confusing and difficult for teens to work out what’s true or what information they need to know before making a...
Mazz Media
PLAY IT OUT: THE SEX TALKS YOU MUST HAVE (before you decide to become sexually active)
For a teen, deciding to become sexually active IS a big deal. It IS a life-changing decision. That’s why it’s so important to have open and honest discussions with your partner about sex, before you become sexually active. This program...
PBS
6 Weird Facts About the History of Birth Control
What do World War I, a 16th Century Italian Doctor, Coca-Cola, and a Chicago sausage maker have to do with Birth Control? Well, let's just say the history of birth control is very long and very odd.
After Skool
Ancient Egyptian Birth Control
Over 4000 years ago, Ancient Egyptians were far ahead of their time. They had advanced architecture, agriculture, writing and even birth control. Crocodile dung, Acacia fruit, pomegranate seeds and lamb intestines were just a few of the...
FuseSchool
Hormones Involved In Birth Control & Fertility Treatment
In this video we are going to look at how these hormones can be used in contraception and compare them to non-hormonal methods. We are also going to look at the use of hormones in treating infertility. Female fertility is controlled by...