The Pill
Could Mifepristone Be the Next Big Birth Control Drug?
It's better known as one of the ingredients of the abortion pill, but researchers believe it might work as a new anti-hormonal contraceptive.
More Than Period Pain: Six Women On Being Diagnosed With Endometriosis
"The condition is debilitating even in its lightest forms," says Eva, 33. "If it only affected men we would have found a cure 20 years ago."
UK Accused of Double Standards Over COVID Vaccine and Contraceptive Pill
Both the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and the combined contraceptive pill come with an extremely low risk of blood clots.
The Unexpected Benefits of Quitting Birth Control Pills
"Everything just feels so much more equal this way."
Condoms Have Gotten So Damned Expensive in Argentina that People Aren't Using Protection
Tens of thousands may be having unsafe sex because the price of condoms and the pill have spiked in the recession-plagued country.
Where the Hell Is Birth Control for Men?
For years, headlines have promised birth control for cis men is just around the corner. The truth is more complicated.
Kiwi Teens Are In the Dark About Their Birth Control Options
The pill was the most commonly used contraceptive among young women interviewed in a new study, despite IUDs and implants being 22 times more effective.
How to Get Birth Control Without Telling Your Parents
If you're having sex, you should be using contraception. Here's how to get it, even if your guardians won't help you.
How to Share the Burden of Birth Control With Your Partner
If it takes two to get pregnant, shouldn't it take two to prevent it?
Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Possible Risk of Unintended Pregnancy
A doctor noticed that the pills in a sample pack were in the wrong order.
A Safe, Effective Birth Control Pill for Men May Soon Be on the Way
A month-long study of a new version of "the pill" made for men shows promising results.