Everything you need to know about the options, medical advancements, and legal access to contraception. Without ongoing education, our knowledge about birth control is frozen in time. In The State of ...

The pill. IUDs. Vaginal rings. Contraceptive injections. Arm implants. Diaphragms. Condoms. With so many options to choose from, picking out the right birth control method for you can be… a lot.

Self-administered injectable contraceptives, which are progestin-only shots taken at home every three months, have been ...

After decades of false starts, researchers say they are finally making progress on a long-acting and reversible birth control option for men.Related video above: Doctor discusses first ...

Your annual ob-gyn exam is a great time to talk about anything that’s been on your mind since your last visit. For many people, contraception is at the top of that list. After all, it’s an important ...

Nonhormonal birth control can be an effective way to prevent a pregnancy for people who have certain health conditions or want to avoid the side effects of hormonal contraception. The options for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. More than 99 percent of women ages 15 to 44 who have had sex have ...

If we were only covering birth control options for people with a penis and testicles, this would be a short piece. We’re talking two methods. Thing is, not all men have this anatomy. For instance, ...

With so many birth control methods available—each with their own benefits and drawbacks—it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one best meets your needs. That's exactly why it's often ...

I’m 17 years old, and today I can walk into any drugstore in Texas and buy condoms or Plan B emergency contraception without issue. But to get daily birth control pills, I have to get past a whole lot ...