The pill is a birth control classic—but it’s not right for everyone. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be.

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.

You're loving your method's "no babies" effect. The spotting, not so much...

Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about your ovaries.

Done having babies for now, or forever? Birth control can help with that.

Watch 5 guys talk about their girlfriend’s birth control method.

Birth control can help you focus on your goals without having to worry about an unplanned pregnancy.

Just because you haven't gotten pregnant yet does not mean you don't need birth control.

Hormonal birth control is one of the best ways to manage painful periods.

People with a range of identities and orientations can benefit from birth control.

Messing with a partner's birth control is abuse—and it may be depressingly common.

It’s tiny, it’s super effective, and we promise it’s not a tracking device. Get to know the birth control implant, a.k.a. Nexplanon.