Birth Control and Sterilization
Birth control, like sterilization, is a way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. There are many different birth control; some types also protect against sexually transmitted…
What Is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Birth Control?
The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is a type of birth control that relies on hormones your body makes while breastfeeding. If you strictly meet the guidelines, LAM…
Pull Out Method (Withdrawal)
What Is the Pull-Out Method? The pull-out method is a form of birth control in which a man takes their penis out of a woman’s vagina before they…
‘Natural’ Birth Control: What to Know
What Is Natural Birth Control? Looking for a more natural birth control method? You’ll want to know what the options are, what’s involved, and the drawbacks you should…
Female Condoms (Internal Condoms)
What Is a Female Condom? Contraception comes in many forms. A female condom is one type of barrier method of birth control that prevents pregnancy and can help…
What to Know About a Broken Condom
Condoms make oral, vaginal, and anal sex safer. Condoms are a reliable form of contraceptive that helps prevent infections and pregnancies. But sometimes a condom may break,…
Does Condom Size Matter?
Getting your condom to feel right can be tricky. If it’s not comfortable, it can cause you to stop wearing them, and that can lead to the…
Condoms
What Are Condoms? A condom is a thin, fitted tube worn over the penis during sex (external condom) or inserted into the vagina before sex (internal condom)….
Do Birth Control Pills Cause Nausea?
Birth control pills are one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent pregnancy. They are simple to take, affordable, and often make periods lighter and…
What Is Extended-Use Birth Control?
A major breakthrough in pregnancy prevention happened back in 1960 when the oral contraceptive, or “the pill,” was first approved by the FDA. Depending on the brand,…