Teens’ Guide to Reproductive Rights

What is reproductive health care?

Reproductive health care is any medical or health-related service focused on sexual and reproductive health and safety. Examples include STI testing and treatment, contraception pills and supplies, cervical and ovarian cancer screenings, and abortion access.

In addition to the resources below, we have a lot of books on the topic – look for books labeled 618 on the 3rd floor Mezzanine, or explore our e-books on the Hoopla (opens in new tab) or Libby (opens in new tab) apps. Anything you check out is completely private, and you are always welcome to read while at the library. 

RESOURCES

STI Testing (opens in new tab): The Cambridge Health Alliance provides free and confidential (yes, even for teens) STI testing, including at the Teen Health Center at the Public High School.

A Guide to State Policies (opens in new tab): Know how the law protects you! Scroll down to the topic you want (abortion, contraception, teen-specific, etc), click, and find MA in the chart to know the local laws.

Quick Fact Sheet (opens in new tab): This interactive maps provides an overview of abortion protection by state.

Planned Parenthood (opens in new tab): Provides access to STD testing, birth control, the morning after pill, and abortion services.

Beware anti abortion centers (opens in new tab): the mass.gov resource explaining what they are and how to avoid them – they are not there to help you!