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May 22, 2006
Glamour: The new lies about women’s health (No, really?)
by @ 2:45 pm

In a move that is surprisingly good, Glamour has published an extensive and well written article that covers the governmental assault on women’s health. From the FDA to government funded abstinence only ed, the article is a long read, but well worth it.

An excerpt:

“Abstinence is a laudable goal,” says Deborah Arrindell, vice president of health policy for the nonpartisan American Social Health Association, an STD-awareness group. “But it is not how young women live their lives—the reality is that most women have premarital sex. Our government is focusing not on women’s health but on a moral agenda.” Consider this a wake-up call.

[From The new lies about women's health by Brian Alexander]

Now I just want to know why the editors thought that a naked woman’s backside was the most appropriate picture they could think of for a health related article. I mean, maybe it’s just me, but when I think “assault on women’s health” I just don’t think “woman butt.”

Via Ragnell.

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Filed under Media and journalism; Reproductive Rights; Science; Sexual Health; Skepticism; USA

2 Responses to “Glamour: The new lies about women’s health (No, really?)”

  1. shannon says:

    I’m surprised that Glamour is actually dealing with a real issue


  2. Andrea says:

    Interesting and thank you.


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