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

Rock an IUD or a NuvaRing and want to use tampons or a menstrual cup? Follow a few tips and you’re good to go.

Whether you deal with acne all month or just around your period, birth control may be able to help.

More research shows long-acting reversible methods to be...freakin' awesome, basically.

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

Ready to pick up your birth control? Here’s what you need to know before you go.

The TLDR: Vitamin D levels benefit from supplements (duh), but birth control with estrogen may also make a difference.

In which we squint into the distance and report on everything we see over yonder.

For women with certain medical conditions, some birth control types are riskier than others.

Your one-stop shop for the pill, the patch, the ring, barrier methods, and emergency contraception.

If you live in Oregon, you may be able to get the pill, the patch, or the ring straight from the pharmacy.