Effectiveness
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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.
Emergency contraception
5 myths about the emergency contraceptive pill, busted
When it comes to post-sex pregnancy prevention, don't believe the rumors.
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.
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.
Pregnancy & fertility
The Mommy Club: To join, or not to join?
After focusing on preventing pregnancy for so many years, deciding to plan a pregnancy is a whole other ball of wax.
Birth control
Gold-standard birth control: The IUD and the implant
More research shows long-acting reversible methods to be...freakin' awesome, basically.
Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
Birth control for breastfeeding moms
Just had a baby? Congrats and good luck! Now, what birth control are you using?
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.
Pregnancy & fertility
4 apps for tracking your fertility
Technology has some new options for women who want to keep track of their cycle. Let’s take a look…
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.
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.
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.
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