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IUD (Intrauterine Device) Implant (Nexplanon) Birth control shot (Depo-Provera) Birth control ring Birth control patch Birth control pill Diaphragm Condom Internal condom (FC2) Cervical cap Fertility awareness methods Spermicide and gel Withdrawal (pull-out method) Sterilization "Not right now" Emergency contraception
IUD
Three ways telehealth can make getting an IUD a reality
Yes, telehealth really can help you get an IUD
Birth control
These 8 stories make us want to shout "Thanks, Birth Control" from the rooftops
We laughed, we cried, we didn't get pregnant
Diaphragm
Why I use a diaphragm for birth control
The diaphragm is hormone-free and gives me total control
Birth control
Four plus-size women share the birth control methods that work for them and why
Because birth control isn't one-size-fits-all
Sterilization
I chose sterilization, and I’ve never looked back
Why sterilization gave me a sense of peace that no other method has
IUD
Why my Mirena is my ride or die
It got my awful periods under control, and I never have to think about it
IUD
I’ve had my IUD for three years, and I love it more every year
Why this hands-free birth control is so perfect for me
IUD
I have a chronic illness and birth control changed my life
How the Mirena IUD saved me from endometriosis
IUD
Mirena & LILETTA & Kyleena & Skyla & Paragard: A guide to figuring out which IUD is right for you
Or the members of an Icelandic girl band
Birth control
Fact check: 10 things that aren’t birth control and 17 things that are
Including 10 legitimate non-hormonal BC methods
Birth control
Real Stories: Beyond the pill
The pill is a birth control classic—but it’s not right for everyone. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be.
IUD
Do we have yet another reason to love the IUD?
New research suggests it might lower risk of cervical cancer.
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