Birth control articles

The Caya diaphragm is new, improved, and on its way to health care provider near you. (Next up, some new spermicides to go with it, please.)

My IUD will expire in 2017 and I will immediately get another one.

Just how painful does getting that little T have to be?

One size does not fit all.

Looks like one of the most common diaphragms on the U.S. market, the Ortho All-Flex, is a goner.

If you think condoms aren’t for you, you just haven’t found the right one yet.

Portlandia isn't the only reason we love the Beaver State.

Understanding your body's natural cycles can be useful for getting pregnant—and for avoiding pregnancy.

If those skinny jeans are feeling a bit too skinny, don’t assume your birth control is the cause.

Considering an IUD? Get the ball rolling by thinking about these questions first.

My favorite thing about the Mirena IUD is knowing how effective it is.

I really like that the hormone in the IUD is only in my uterus.