Women's Issues

NOTE: None of the medical information on any of these sites is intended to replace the advice of your health care practitioner. Please see him/her if you are ill.

This page will soon be part of a separate site called The Women's Room. Some of these links will be moved to other pages on that site. For now, enjoy them while they're here!

4000 Years of Women in Science Important for our daughters to see this, in light of recent research that shows girls tend to fall behind in math and science in junior high.

Birthing the Crone A look at menopause and aging through the eyes--and art--of Helen Redman. A really beautiful site!

The Breastfeeding Advocacy Page A beautifully done site! Encourages the social acceptance of breastfeeding as healthy, natural, and normal (you'd be surprised how many people don't think so...)

Camp SARK Women, you MUST READ SARK'S BOOKS!!! In the meantime, visit her website and read about her life, excerpts from her journals, and learn how to "live juicy."

FlirtyBBW's "So Voluptuous" Great site for the BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) who's tired of all this waif-worship. Tips on shopping and clothes, and articles designed to build self-esteem in the larger-sized woman.

HUES ...stands for Hear Us Emerging Sisters. This 'zine promotes self-esteem among women of all races, religions, and lifestyles.

ICRW The International Center for Research on Women is a non-profit organization that acts as a social and political advocate for women, especially in developing countries.

La Leche League Moms-to-be, please check out this page! IMHO, breastfeeding is THE way to feed your baby, and this page has everything you need to be successful at the "womanly art."

Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health Funny, but very informative site.

NOW Whether or not you agree with everything they stand for, you have to admit the National Organization for Women has had--and continues to have--a strong impact on the lives of women.

OBGYN.net A cool site for women and for health care professionals. Forums, chat, and lots of info on women's health care issues.

The Postfeminist Playground "Flaunting Our Freedom" with social commentary, fiction, and more.

Sans Uteri Hysterectomy Forum Support for women who have had hysterectomies, and advice for women who are considering it. It also has a convenient form to use to join a hysterectomy support mailing list.

Sapient Health Network SHN is an interactive health information service developed for people with chronic and serious illnesses, with a separate section just for women's health issues. Join for free and choose which health information to receive. Also includes chat rooms and message boards.

Womenfolk: A Gathering Place for Women Just what the title of the page says--a really nice site with poetry and artwork by women.

Women Leaders Online A pretty radical page, but a must-see if you want to gain a thorough understanding of women's issues.
 

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