Vasectomy, a.k.a. male sterilization, is often thought of as the “other” form of sterilization. Female sterilization is much more common, even though vasectomy is just as effective, safer, and costs less. Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood method.
Last time we talked about specific sex acts that could lead to pregnancy—this time we’re talking the chance of pregnancy in various circumstances. (SPOILER ALERT: If you’re not using birth control, you can.)
About one in six adults has genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by herpes simplex virus. While it may be super-common, there are still a lot of myths out there about it—here are five I hear a lot.
Birth control sabotage is a form of abuse—and it may be depressingly common. Dr. Shih has suggestions for getting help—and avoiding pregnancy in the meantime—if you’re dealing with birth control bullying.
There’s a lot of talk about being overweight or obese in America and how it can affect health in all kinds of ways… but does it affect women’s birth control choices? The answer, as usual, is complicated.
If you're worried about the side effects of birth control—or if you've had a bad experience—here are a few things you should know.
