Reproductive Health Resources Are Being Hidden - Here's Where to Find Them

Get the Full StoryWell, that didn't take long: Following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, attentive users noticed the site reproductiverights.gov had quietly been taken down, along with its resources for reproductive healthcare. Although the site was later said to be brought back by the Skimm on Jan. 22 slow clap , that is, obviously, not a permanent solution.

"Reproductiverights.gov's content is accessible - content can never be truly deleted from the internet - but the website itself has not been restored," says Rebecca Nall, founder and executive director of INeedAnA. "There are probably thousands of places where that URL has been linked to and now the people who click on those links will be met with a dead end unless the government fully restores it."

The removal of reproductiverights.gov remains a concerning signal for the future of reproductive health, but not all hope is lost. "We obviously can't control what information the administration puts out," says Nicole Cushman, managing director of Charley the abortion bot. "But we can spread the word about the many reliable resources that are available to learn about abortion options, and those are still going strong."

In an effort to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible, we rounded up some of the best resources to keep on hand . . . and we promise not to take them down. Read on for expert-recommended options, along with actionable steps and red flags to look out for in your pursuit of accurate information.

Experts Featured in This Article:

Rebecca Nall is the founder and executive director of INeedAnA, an organization that provides accurate resources for those seeking abortion care.

Nicole Cushman is an advocate, educator, and managing director of Charley the abortion bot.

Rachel Fey is the vice president of Policy & Strategic Partnerships at Power to Decide, a resource hub for reproductive and sexual healthcare.

Resources For Reproductive Health

The fate of reproductiverights.gov doesn't bode well for the rest of reproductive healthcare. Stay safe and prepared with the following 12 resources for sexual and reproductive health:

Winx Health: Winx is a great resource for sexual and vaginal healthcare. Here, you can shop emergency contraception, as well as at-home testing for pregnancy, UTIs, and ovulation. You can also find answers to health-care FAQs on the company's blog, "Real Talk."

Viv For Your V: This is your go-to spot for sustainable period care, including menstrual discs, menstrual cups, and organic tampons. The Viv blog is another good source for accurate information about reproductive and sexual health.

Charley: "Charley is a chatbot that is designed to answer the most common questions that abortion seekers have when they're looking for care," Cushman explains. "Charley has information about both pills and abortion procedures, and we make referrals to organizations where they can take the next step in pursuing either of those options." Another important point? The company makes sure to keep user information secure that means no cookies or tracking tools .

Plan C: This site specifically focuses on maintaining access to abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol in every state. "What we've seen is the majority of our users are coming from states where abortion is banned or restricted, and they're also really showing a preference for abortion pills and abortion pills by mail," Cushman says, in reference to Charley bot users. You can also use Plan C to order pills ahead of time just in case and read more about medication abortions.

The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline: "The miscarriage and abortion hotline is a free hotline staffed by doctors and other clinicians who are volunteering their time to provide medical information and support to people who might be experiencing a miscarriage or have recently had an abortion," Cushman says. That includes those who may have taken abortion pills at home. You can call or text the helpline at 1-833-246-2632 to find confidential support within an hour just make sure to check the site for their exact hours .

INeedanA: If you're seeking abortion care, skip Google and head here. "Built by people who've had abortions, we've got everything you need to know including your closest clinics, local laws, support organizations, stories, and more," Nall says. "For folks in restricted states in particular, we can help you compare the pros and cons of traveling to another state versus safely ordering pills online so you can access the best abortion for you."

YouAlwaysHaveOptions: For a more comprehensive roundup, this website lists resources for reproductive healthcare, abortion pills, financial and travel support, and helpful hotlines.

Bedsider: Bedsider is designed to make sexual education more accessible - whether you never received it, or need to brush up. It's especially helpful for "learning what methods of contraception might work best for you. Learning about healthy relationships, STI, testing and prevention," says Rachel Fey of Power to Decide. "All those kinds of things that go into leading your best life when it comes to your sexual and reproductive health."

AbortionFinder: Abortion Finder can help you find the nearest abortion provider geographically, but it will also help you search providers by state. "Sometimes people do go to the state that's nearest them, but sometimes people go where they have family or friends or support or they can get a cheap flight," Fey says. Not to mention, AbortionFinder is accurate up to the minute. "The minute a policy changes or a clinic opens, we make sure that's available in our database," Fey says. The same goes for financial and logistical support. "So not only can you find where you can go for abortion care, but also where you might be able to turn for practical and logistical support like travel and lodging and funding."

Power to Decide: This is a great resource for high-quality, accurate information on reproductive and sexual healthcare. Here, you'll find platforms like Bedsider and AbortionFinder, plus additional ways to get involved in the fight for reproductive rights.

AbortionPolicyAPI: This resource is updated daily by abortion policy experts tracking all of the ever-changing laws, says Cushman. You can access the tool through Charley - where the information gets automatically updated once a law or policy changes - but you can also request access directly via the AbortionPolicyAPI website. That way, you can get the most "accurate details about the situation, where they live and what their nearest clinic might be," Cushman says.

Euki: Euki is a period tracking app that doesn't track you. That way you can still maintain control over your own sexual and reproductive healthcare . . . minus the fear of your data being used for potential criminalization.

Action Items

Beyond these online resources, our experts also had a few recommendations for keeping yourself safe on the reproductive healthcare front. Here are some of their suggested action items.

Protecting your personal data: "We know that for the majority of abortion seekers, the place that they start is a simple Google search, and those kinds of things can leave digital traces," Cushman says. To be extra secure, you may consider using a VPN, incognito or private browsing modes, clearing your browser history, clearing cookies, or using encrypted communication platforms like Signal. Still, these steps don't always feel realistic for some people. That's why "at Charley, we've taken the onus on us to make sure that our bot and our website are secure, and aren't going to place people at further risk of surveillance and criminalization," Cushman says.

Spreading the word: If you find a source of good information, share it with your community. "When you get good information from a site like Bedside or AbortionFinder, sharing it with your friends and family is one really important way to help," Fey says. We tend to trust the people in our personal networks, and with access to reproductive healthcare being threatened, it's critical to spread accurate information and resources.

Deleting your period tracker: "I generally would tell my friends, especially if they're living in banned states, don't download period trackers and things like that," Fey says. You might also consider switching to an app like Euki: a period tracker with no third-party tracking, and accessible data deletion.

Stocking up: "Having things like emergency contraception on hand is a great idea," Fey says. In fact, some people may have been stocking up on abortion pills for months now. Just remember that everything has a shelf life, and where you store your medication matters. For example, keeping your medication in a bathroom where there's a lot of steam and humidity can shorten its shelf life, says Fey. "So be smart about storing things and getting the most out of them."

What to Look Out For

Now that accurate resources for reproductive health are becoming harder to find, it's also tough to tell what we can and can't trust. "Anti-abortion resources are really good at looking like the real deal. That's why it's always important to verify the clinic or support organization you're going to call is listed on ineedana.com," Nall says. "If you're not able to find them on ineedana.com and the website claims getting an abortion increases risk of breast cancer or their main headline is "free ultrasounds!" with no other services listed - you're probably on an anti-abortion fake clinic page." Check out more information on fake clinics listed here.

"A lot of those kinds of centers will be called things like 'women's centers' or 'pregnancy resource centers,' and they often advertise free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. They may talk about offering 'abortion options counseling,' but if you read the fine print, they're very clear that they not only don't provide abortion care, but they won't refer to abortion providers either," Cushman adds.

In a 2024 survey of 1,203 participants ages 15-29 and assigned female at birth AFAB , approximately 80 percent wanted information about contraception and abortion, but only 33 percent and 3 percent respectively received it in the last year. Not only is there an apparent information gap in young people, but there is also growing concern about the spread of misinformation.

"We are facing - not just in reproductive health, and not just in public health, but in general - an onslaught of myths and disinformation," Fey says. "People are going to have to be very savvy consumers to sort through that." Vetted resources, like the ones listed here, can help.

The Bottom Line

"We know that it's in the realm of possibility for there to be a federal abortion ban," Cushman says. It could be after a particular gestational age or a certain number of weeks of pregnancy, but either way, Cushman acknowledges a ban would be devastating. "There are also some potential actions that the FDA might take to limit access to abortion pills," she says. Still, there are also some reasons to have hope.

"States like New York, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Washington, have already passed measures to protect abortion providers who are offering telehealth in those states, and are really trying to expand access within their borders as well as by mail," Cushman says. That's not to mention all the advocates and providers still working to protect access to basic healthcare.

"In my own personal life. I'm thinking about: how I can help communities within my neighborhood that have fewer resources?" Fey says. "As we think about the world that we're in, there's a level of unpredictability to it, and we've seen that with abortion care." Ultimately, it's about acknowledging what could happen in the future, and taking the appropriate precautions without falling into a full-blown panic. One small comfort? "I absolutely think there's still hope," Fey says.

Chandler Plante she her is an assistant health and fitness editor for PS. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group.

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