safer sex

There’s nothing about having a menstrual period which makes it impossible or even difficult for someone to have any kind of sex. In fact, because there are extra fluids present, plenty of people find some kinds of sex – like vaginal intercourse – more pleasant during menses. People can also…

If you’re considering withdrawal (“pulling out”) as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

If you’re considering the vaginal ring as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

If you’re considering the contraceptive sponge as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

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

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

If you’re considering fertility awareness (FAM) as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

If you’re considering Depo-Provera as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

If you’re considering the contraceptive patch as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

Contraceptive implant research and development began at the Population Council laboratories in New York in 1966. The development of implants was made possible by the discovery of silicone and its bio-compatibility in the human body.