Myths
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Pregnancy & fertility
Getting pregnant: Yes you can!
Just because you haven't gotten pregnant yet does not mean you don't need birth control.
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Sterilization
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Getting the snip gets a bad rap—but if you’re done with kids or never want any, don’t let rumors stop you from learning more.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
5 myths about the implant, busted
It’s tiny, it’s super effective, and we promise it’s not a tracking device. Get to know the birth control implant, a.k.a. Nexplanon.
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Birth control pill
5 myths about the pill, busted
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.
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Birth control
Can menstrual products mess with your birth control?
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.
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Emergency contraception
5 myths about the emergency contraceptive pill, busted
When it comes to post-sex pregnancy prevention, don't believe the rumors.
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Better sex
5 myths about lube, busted
Just a few of the reasons why you should probably drop everything and shop for lube right now.
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Better sex
The real deal about aphrodisiacs
We still haven’t found that magic sex elixir, and it might be time to stop looking.
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"Not right now"
5 myths about virginity, busted
The answers to all your questions about virginity and its mythical guardian, the hymen.
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IUD
No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
Unlike me, you should take some advance measures to prepare yourself for the process.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about getting HIV, busted
There are a lot of myths out there, so here’s the real deal on how HIV is spread.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about living with HIV, busted
If you’re one of the 1.2 million HIV-positive people in the U.S., you can have a long, healthy life.
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