'Pulling out' gets new respect; study says it's not reproductive roulette. May 28, 2009— -- When sex researcher Rachel K. Jones published a report that suggests the much-maligned withdrawal ...

Contraception was politically untouchable — until now.

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Certain types of birth control methods have been associated with reduced bone mineral density. The risk may be greater in people who start taking them during adolescence. Birth control medications ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

There are many different kinds of birth control and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. They range from those that rely on ...

Thanks to TikToks, sketchy health blogs, and Thanksgiving soapboxes courtesy of your toxic aunt, the rumor that birth control affects your ability to perform athletically has been spread far and wide ...

The year 2024 is expected to usher in a new era of birth control. While an exact date has yet to be announced, an oral contraceptive named Opill is likely to be available over-the-counter, without a ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

If used correctly and consistently, natural contraceptives can reduce the chances of pregnancy. This could be due to concerns about side effects from drugs or a desire to live a more organic lifestyle ...