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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Sex toys and smooching: Can they give you HPV?
The latest in HPV: Good news for folks who kiss someone with oral HPV, not so much for those who share sex toys.
Boundaries & consent
Phew! Free birth control doesn't lead to riskier sex
Turns out the ladies can keep it in their pants, even when given their choice of free birth control.
Pregnancy & fertility
Accidental pregnancy: It's a tough nut
When it comes to making progress toward fewer unplanned pregnancies, looks like we need a good nutcracker.
Birth control ring
Ring risks: Separating hype from fact
Before you write off the NuvaRing because of scary headlines, make sure you've got all the facts.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception: Why the weight?
Research suggests that emergency contraceptive pills may not work as well for women over a certain weight.
Birth control
Bisexual or questioning? Don't skip the birth control
A new study shows that for women who sleep with both men and women, birth control may be extra important.
Birth control
Better health services = better sexual health for students
Not a shocker, but good to know: Research from Minnesota shows that colleges with more health services have students with healthier sex lives.
Pregnancy & fertility
Infertility is going down among U.S. women
Despite hype to the contrary, that biological clock might not be ticking as fast as you thought...
Birth control pill
Can the pill protect you from ovarian cancer?
Congrats, pill users: Your method's got perks!
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
It's official: the HPV vaccine is making a difference
Research shows that Gardasil works—and it may work better than expected.
Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Are Depo shot users more likely to break a bone?
There is a connection between using the shot and broken bones—but it's not what you think.
Birth control
The pill, only when you get lucky
Imagine: things get hot and heavy, you pop a pill, and bam—you're covered against pregnancy.
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