"OpenBloom": A Stigma-Sensitive LLM Design Probe for Reproductive Well-Being

Abstract

Ongoing discussions in Human-Computer Interaction(HCI) have examined the role of AI-based tools in health information seeking, particularly within sensitive domains such as reproductive health. We introduce "OpenBloom," a web application and an exploratory design probe that utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to turn reproductive health articles into question-based prompts to explore stigma around reproductive wellbeing. Through a survey study with 34 participants across their 136 interactions with OpenBloom, we explore how AI-generated question-based learning interacts with sociocultural stigma, contextual sensitivity, and reflexiveness. While current LLM outputs largely meet expectations for non-offensiveness, they default to superficial rephrasing or factual recall and lack critical reflections. We discuss implications for applying Feminist HCI, contestability, and value-sensitive AI frameworks to future LLM-mediated reproductive health technologies.