Because life’s too short, and you don’t have time for nonsense

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.

You're loving your method's "no babies" effect. The spotting, not so much...

Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about your ovaries.

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

Watch 5 guys talk about their girlfriend’s birth control method.

Birth control can help you focus on your goals without having to worry about an unplanned pregnancy.

Hormonal birth control is one of the best ways to manage painful periods.

The pill is still the most popular birth control method in the U.S.—and it’s still the subject of all kinds of crazy rumors.