Sex and science
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Better sex
Scents and sex: How the nose knows what turns us on
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Relationships
Sexy thoughts
Male or female—study confirms that we all think about sex.
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Birth control
Some good news about birth control and heart health
Fall in love! Studies show that progestin-only methods don't affect your pitter patter.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Know what’s risky? Pregnancy.
Just another reason why you should get on birth control...
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Birth control pill
The FDA weighs in on blood clots and birth control
Warning: Risks do apply.
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Birth control
Blame it on the pill (again)
Study alleges that the pill may cause prostate cancer—we remain unconvinced.
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Periods & vaginal health
Pap smear every year? Not so much.
New guidelines suggest that for many women an annual pap smear isn't necessary.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
DIY Depo
And you thought Depo couldn't get any better...
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Birth control pill
The pill messes with memory? Forget about it!
Media report that the pill affects memory—but does the research hold up?
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Birth control pill
Pill good news and bad news
Like any birth control method, the pill has its pros and its cons...
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Birth control
Debunking the birth control/memory myth
Despite the dramatic headlines, we see little cause for concern.
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Masturbation
Is solo sex linked to safer sex in teens?
Could self-pleasure contribute to greater self-control?
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Not sure what birth control is right for you?
Find a method that fits your body and your life with our interactive method explorer.
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