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Sexual Consent: What It Is and What It Isn’t
You’ve probably heard about sexual consent in conversations about safe sex — but maybe you didn’t realize that this concept shapes every interaction we have: friendships, relationships, family dynamics, and everyday situations.Understanding consent not only prevents abuse — it transforms how we relate to ourselves and to others. So, what is sexual consent? Sexual consent is a free, informed, reversible, enthusiastic, and specific agreement between everyone involved in a sex
Fabiana Chumaceiro
6 days ago3 min read


Emergency Contraception: Everything You Need to Know
At Aya Contigo, we believe knowledge is power. When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, knowledge means autonomy, freedom, and...
Nayemí Rangel Torres
Sep 293 min read


How to Know If You’re Pregnant: Interpreting a Pregnancy Test with Confidence
Wondering if you’re pregnant? Learn when to take a pregnancy test, how to read the results, and what to do next. Accurate, reliable, and science-based info.
Nohelia Urbina
Sep 192 min read


5 questions about the Aya Contigo App answered
Here at Aya Contigo, we truly believe in empowering you with clear and reliable information and support for any sexual and reproductive...
Aya
Aug 62 min read


Being there: A guide to supporting someone through their abortion
Being a companion to someone having an abortion is an act of profound love and solidarity.
Aya
Jul 294 min read


Lesbian women also have abortions and need contraceptives
Lack of information increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy and increases the disparity in access to health services.
Gabriela Calderar
Apr 292 min read


The new Aya Contigo is here: Discover what is new for you
We are excited to share the new version of Aya Contigo, our virtual companion app for sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
Gabriela Calderar
Mar 313 min read


Aya Contigo turns Women's Day into real-world impact and you can be part of it
March is a great month for us because we commemorate International Women's Day and on March 10, we celebrate the anniversary of Aya Contigo.
Gabriela Calderar
Mar 103 min read


How abortion access is in jeopardy during Trump's second term
Donald Trump's second term will enhance the advancement of an anti-rights agenda that could severely restrict access to abortion in the Unit
Gabriela Calderar
Nov 14, 20243 min read


When laws kill: Josseli Barnica’s case highlights the need for abortion access
Josseli Barnica suffered a miscarriage and died after being denied medical attention due to restrictive anti-abortion laws in Texas.
Gabriela Calderar
Nov 5, 20243 min read


AI and abortion: How do ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot respond to abortion at home?
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot how to have an abortion at home. The answer will be very different according to the platform you choose....
Gabriela Caldera
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Why respecting abortion rights is important in suicide prevention
It has been determined that prohibiting people's access to abortion may increase the risk that they will end their lives.
Gabriela Caldera
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Help to Expand Access to Abortion: Donate to Aya Contigo's GoFundMe
It is your time to be part of the donors that make it possible for Aya Contigo to reach the most vulnerable populations in the United States
Gabriela Caldera
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Crisis Pregnancy Centers: The Deceptive Face of the Anti-Abortion Movement
Did you know that if you are looking for abortion care in the United States you can get misled by fake clinics?
Gabriela Caldera
Aug 13, 20245 min read


Pills by Mail Democratize Access to Abortion in the U.S.
A law went into effect in Florida in early May that restricts abortion to a maximum of six weeks after the last menstrual period, deepening
Gabriela Caldera
May 27, 20244 min read


Two Years of Impact: Aya Contigo Empowers the Right to Choose in Venezuela
In 2022, Venezuela was still going through the economic and social crisis that produced the forced migration of more than 7.7 million...
Roxana Vivas y Gabriela Caldera
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Orange Day: Uniting to End the Epidemic of Violence Against Women and Girls
Globally, more than five women or girls are killed by a member of their own family every hour. In Latin America and the Caribbean, a...
Gabriela Caldera
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Rights For All: The Struggle for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Venezuela
In 2021, Maria attempted to report her episode of sexual abuse. She is hearing impaired and, at the time, there was no Venezuelan sign...
Jhoana Gabriela
Feb 2, 20243 min read


Safe Abortion: A Human Right Demanded by HIV-Positive Women in Latin America
53% of all people living with HIV in the world are women and girls, who also see their options for care limited if they decide to have an...
Gabriela Calderar
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Venezuela: The Laws You Should Know
Defending and fighting for the recognition of our freedoms is vital. But to defend ourselves, we must first know the law. What are the...
Roxana Vivas
Nov 29, 20234 min read
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