Birth control articles

Celebrate World Contraception Day with fun facts and pie charts about birth control use around the globe.

The pill and the ring aren't the only things that can increase the risk of blood clots for some women...

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

When I only have it once every three months, it’s just so much easier.

We love them, we hate them, we blame them for all sorts of things. But what do they really do?

Your insurance has to cover birth control under the Affordable Care Act—so why are some women still paying out of pocket?

Certain meds do interfere with birth control—not most antibiotics, though.

Congrats, pill users: Your method's got perks!

Period problems, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer... There’s a method that can work for you.

Imagine: things get hot and heavy, you pop a pill, and bam—you're covered against pregnancy.

Just had a baby? Congrats and good luck! Now, what birth control are you using?

Stressed or depressed? Low-maintenance birth control could mean one less thing to worry about.