Presents a sociological analysis of lesbians' use of medical fertility treatments. This book describes how reproduction is an intensely medicalized process for lesbians, transforming them into patients more often due to their sexual identities than because of their physical conditions. It explores questions about the legal rights of co-parents.
The book explores the emergence of the HPV vaccine and its impact on cancer prevention, particularly cervical cancer, which gained significant media attention starting in 2005. It examines how the identification of HPV as a cancer cause sparked sexual politics and reshaped risk identities across genders. The author discusses the influence of gender and equity arguments on vaccine guidelines and clinical practices, revealing disparities in access to the vaccine. This history highlights the broader implications of medical advancements and the ongoing sexualization of cancer across various demographics.