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Withdrawal (pull out) method
Pull out all the stops: Doubling up with withdrawal
The oldest method of birth control is still going strong—and it plays well with others.
Birth control
Introducing LILETTA: A(nother) new IUD
More is totally merrier when it comes to IUD options. The latest addition is a hormonal IUD called LILETTA.
Condom
How to avoid 6 common condom problems
Condom trouble? First, don't give up. Second, make sure you're using the right condoms the right way.
Implant (Nexplanon)
Love your implant? Keep it for up to five years
Research shows the implant works for even longer than we thought—all you have to do is leave it in.
Birth control
Go easy: More women choosing low-maintenance birth control
The IUD and the implant are more popular than ever among women in the United States.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception: Why the weight?
Research suggests that emergency contraceptive pills may not work as well for women over a certain weight.
Birth control
Which medications can mess with birth control?
Certain meds do interfere with birth control—not most antibiotics, though.
Birth control
Breaking News: A big win for emergency contraceptive access
Allowing access to emergency contraception without a prescription is a win for women of all ages.
IUD
Hello, Skyla! Getting to know the newest IUD
A new IUD option hits the U.S. market—and it’s (officially) for ladies without kids.
Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
Birth control for breastfeeding moms
Just had a baby? Congrats and good luck! Now, what birth control are you using?
Birth control
Fertility unawareness
Do YOU know when in their cycle a person is most likely to get pregnant? If so, please tell a friend.
Birth control
Stress, depression, and birth control…
Stressed or depressed? Low-maintenance birth control could mean one less thing to worry about.