EP313 - The Truth About Contraception, Abortion and Miscarriage ft Dr. Kathryn LaRoche

Welcome to episode 313 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Kathryn LaRoche to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions around contraception, taking care of yourself if you think you’re pregnant and ways in which men can support their partners. Dr. Kathryn J. LaRoche, PhD, MSc is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Purdue University. She is a public health social scientist and applied anthropologist who carries out community-engaged, action- and intervention-oriented research about sexual and reproductive health with a focus on abortion and pregnancy. She has published her work extensively in journals like Contraception and Women’s Health Issues, and she has led and contributed to projects in Canada, Australia, and the United States. In 2022, she received the Carole Joffe and Stanley Henshaw Early Achievement in Social Science Research Award from the National Abortion Federation for her contribution to generating abortion-related knowledge. In this episode, you will hear: Looking at the misconceptions around contraception How there isn’t a one size fits all solution The educational issues around contraception Ways you can take care of yourself if you think you’re pregnant Navigating abortion in areas of the world where it’s not legal Understanding there are professional organizations who can help you How to properly deal with an unplanned pregnancy Making sure you communicate effectively with your partner Ways in which young men can support their partners OMGyes https://omgyes.com/doctors OMGyes - Special Discount! https://omgyes.com/sexology Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy