We love them, we hate them, we blame them for all sorts of things. But what do they really do?

I got 99 problems but severe period pain ain’t one.

Whether you deal with acne all month or just around your period, birth control may be able to help.

More research shows long-acting reversible methods to be...freakin' awesome, basically.

Just had a baby? Congrats and good luck! Now, what birth control are you using?

A drop in rates of death from ovarian cancer is yet another reason to say "thanks, birth control."

Ready to pick up your birth control? Here’s what you need to know before you go.

The TLDR: Vitamin D levels benefit from supplements (duh), but birth control with estrogen may also make a difference.

In which we squint into the distance and report on everything we see over yonder.

I had diarrhea after taking my pill.

Forgot to take your pill on time? Stay calm and read on...

You could protect yourself better if you pick and choose who you sleep with.