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In its simplest form, abstinence is the decision not to have sexual intercourse. Howeverâ¦
When you get down to the details, outercourse means different things to different peopleâ¦
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If you're looking for an alternative to traditional birth control, fertility awarenessâ¦
Natural Cycles and other fertility awareness apps can be an effective way to preventâ¦
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The condom aisle can be overwhelming, especially if you're making a last-minute purchaseâ¦
Diaphragms and cervical caps are vaginal barrier forms of birth control. Several factorsâ¦
A birth control sponge is a polyurethane disc soaked in spermicide. It's inserted deepâ¦
While hormonal methods like the pill are regularly talked about, there are other ways toâ¦
Spermicide is a type of contraceptive that works by stopping sperm from moving easilyâ¦
External (male) condoms are inexpensive, effective, and one of the most popular methods ofâ¦
Female condoms, also called internal condoms, are effective contraceptives. Find out howâ¦
The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more it may be effective. That said, you can avoid pregnancy by taking pillsâ¦
Thereâs no limit to how often you can take Plan B and other emergency contraception (EC) pills. You can and should take Planâ¦
Plan B â also known as the âmorning-after pillâ â is a type of emergency contraception (EC). Here's how it works, potentialâ¦
Ella â also known as the âmorning-after pillâ â is a type of emergency contraception. Here's how it works, potential sideâ¦
If youâre considering getting a copper IUD, you likely have questions. Here's everything you need to know about thisâ¦
Find out if birth control pills are the right contraceptive for you.
The birth control patch (such as Xulane) is an effective form of contraception that'sâ¦
The birth control pill and the patch both use hormones, but they differ in the deliveryâ¦
Depo-Provera is a shot that prevents pregnancy for up to 3 months. Learn how this birthâ¦
Both the birth control pill and the birth control shot, Depo-Provera, contain hormonesâ¦
The vaginal ring is a method of birth control that you donât have to think about every day.
An IUD is a small, T-shaped device thatâs placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancyâ¦
Learn about Mirena, Paragard, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena, how they differ, and which IUDâ¦
A contraceptive implant is a hormonal birth control device thatâs placed in your armâ¦
Have trouble remembering to take your birth control? We feel you. To help you stay onâ¦
This question comes up sometimes when young people want to get a tubal litigation. We'llâ¦
If you've undergone a tubal ligation procedure, it's unlikely but still possible thatâ¦
Tubal ligation reversal is a procedure that can allow natural pregnancy to occur in womenâ¦
A vasectomy is a birth control method that prevents the release of sperm duringâ¦
How old do you have to be to get a vasectomy? Learn the minimum legal age, whether you canâ¦
Full recovery from a vasectomy may take eight to nine days. It will take longer for yourâ¦
Is becoming pregnancy after a vasectomy possible? Weâll go over the odds of this happeningâ¦
From IUDs and implants to condoms and diaphragms, each contraceptive has its pros and cons. Here's how long it takes for eachâ¦
Learn about things that lower the effectiveness of a range of birth control options and methods.
Even with typical use, which accounts for the occasional screw-up, most birth control methods are still effective atâ¦
If you've ever been prescribed antibiotics, you've likely been told that it may make your birth control less effectiveâ¦
How late you can take your birth control pill from your usual time depends on the type of pill youâre taking, among otherâ¦
Certain birth control pills contain hormones that can help reduce or eliminate acne. Getâ¦
Birth control pills are a staple in the management of heavy periods and other menstrualâ¦
Hormonal birth control is more likely to help PMS symptoms than make them worse, butâ¦
The best birth control options for endometriosis include birth control pills, the vaginalâ¦
Several PMDD treatments are available, including hormonal birth control pills. Learn howâ¦
Some studies suggest birth control worsens fibroid symptoms and growth rate, while othersâ¦
Some hormonal birth control can help manage PCOS symptoms â but what options are available?
An overview of birth control methods that people with obesity may want to considerâ¦
While lupus has its complications, it doesnât mean youâre without birth control optionsâ¦
An overview of birth control options to consider or avoid if you have high blood pressureâ¦
You may have noticed both weight loss and gain listed as a side effect of some birthâ¦
Although it's possible that semaglutide (Ozempic) can affect the effectiveness of birthâ¦
If youâve never heard about the relationship between birth control and antidepressantsâ¦
The synthetic hormones in birth control have been linked to a range of side effects. Ifâ¦
Hormonal birth control can come with several benefits. As well as preventing pregnancy, itâ¦
Thereâs no way to predict whether birth control will have a positive or negative effect onâ¦
Some forms of birth control can increase your risk of stroke. A clinician can helpâ¦
Hormonal birth control does not cause HPV. But certain methods may increase your risk ofâ¦
Some women may experience side effects while taking the birth control pill. Find out hereâ¦
You might generally agree the benefits of birth control outweigh a potential decrease inâ¦