contraception

If you're considering IUDs or IUSs as a birth control method, or already use them and want more information.

If you're considering the combination pill (the most common form of oral contraceptives) as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

If you're looking for methods of birth control and trying to decide between Lea's Shield, the Sponge or spermicide.

If you're looking for a barrier method of birth control and want help deciding which one.

If you're considering a nonhormonal method or practice of pregnancy prevention, and want help deciding which one(s).

Our giant 25-page guide to birth control options provides in-depth info on contraceptive choices to help you find your BC BFF.

"Where the heck do the eggs go?" is a pretty common question around here, whether someone on a hormonal method is asking, or someone NOT on a method is asking. After all, when an egg isn't fertilized it's got to go somewhere, too. And when someone understands that we are born with WAY more ovum --...

If you're considering condoms as a birth control method, or already use them and want more information.

You're right, while using contraceptives like the pill or condoms do provide really excellent protection from pregnancy (especially when taken/used absolutely correctly all the time), nothing is 100% except completely abstaining. Probably the best thing to do is to give a more detailed answer...

The instructions on every packet of condoms I have ever seen (including condoms in countries outside the United States) clearly state that once the man has ejaculated, he needs to withdraw and dispose of the condom promptly. Proper withdrawal means you grip the ring firmly, pull out completely and...