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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
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 pill
New mini-pill Slynd will allow users more flexibility in timing
The 3-hour window for taking the mini-pill will go up to 24 hours with Slynd
Birth control
We need to talk...about birth control
A guide to figuring out the best birth control for you and your partner
Birth control
Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
People with a range of identities and orientations can benefit from birth control.
IUD
Does it hurt to get an IUD?
You know, you kinda have to bear through it until your uterus is like, 'okay, we're friends, we're gonna work together.'
Birth control
Effectiveness update: Birth control has gotten better (or we have)
New analysis says most contraceptive methods are working better than they have in the past.
Birth control
What you should know about birth control when you have a disability
Have a disability and looking for birth control? Here are tips to help you find a method that works with your unique body.
Birth control pill
Is the pill killing your sex drive?
Research suggests that birth control probably isn’t to blame for a loss in libido—but you know your body best.
Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
Which fertility and period tracking apps can you trust?
New research looks at which of the oh-so-many period tracking and fertility awareness apps out there actually work.
Emergency contraception
How well does emergency contraception work?
Understanding EC effectiveness can get a little complicated, but if you're up to the challenge, here are the details.
