We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: Alisa Stern - In-House Art Everything you need to know about the options, medical advancements, and legal access to contraception. Not getting ...

Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

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 ...

The birth control pill is the most popular form of hormonal birth control in most countries. But there are other types, including some new forms, that allow you to have more options as you choose a ...

Birth control not only prevents pregnancy, it can help regulate menstrual cycles. There are many options when choosing birth control, from an intravaginal gel called Phexxi to a surgically implanted ...

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In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception options for everyone becomes even more important. Women and people who can become pregnant have a number of effective birth ...

Alex Springer, 28, works at a biotech company in the Seattle area. Each morning he wakes up, takes a shower, and puts on deodorant. Then he pumps a squirt of gel into his hands and rubs it on both ...

Your annual ob-gyn exam is a great time to talk about anything that’s been on your mind since your last visit. For many people, contraception is at the top of that list. After all, it’s an important ...

It takes two to cause a pregnancy. So why are birth control pills only available for one partner? Multiple forces have dragged out the process of developing new contraceptives for men and other people ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...