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Birth control
Side effects: The good, the bad, and the temporary
If you're worried about the side effects of birth control—or if you've had a bad experience—here are a few things you should know.

Birth control
Birth control and breast cancer: Breaking down the research
We're taking a closer look at a new study that links hormonal birth control and breast cancer.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Let's talk about (safer) sex
Here's what you need to know about discussing HIV and STI prevention.

IUD
Do we have yet another reason to love the IUD?
New research suggests it might lower risk of cervical cancer.

Activism & politics
Making the pledge: What research says about abstinence-only education
Virginity pledges are common, but do they work?

Birth control
Side effect spotlight: What's up with spotting?
You're loving your method's "no babies" effect. The spotting, not so much...

Internal condom
4 lessons you can learn from using an internal condom
Curiosity about your birth control can be life-changing.

Relationships
How to get your partner to wear condoms
Boo doesn’t want to wear condoms? These real-life stories will help you find your voice.

IUD
5 myths about the IUD, busted
U.S. women are catching on to the awesomeness of IUDs—but sometimes old myths die hard.

Birth control
Ovarian cysts: No biggie, but birth control can help
Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about your ovaries.
FAQs - IUD
Is it safe to have an IUD inside me?

Sterilization
Sterilization: Should you tie the (other kind of) knot?
If pregnancy isn’t in your future plans, here’s what you should know before talking to your doctor.

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