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What to Expect When You Get a Vasectomy
When you're making smart choices about your reproductive health, but you also wonder if it will hurt.
How to Choose the Right Birth Control Pill for You
Combination or mini-pill? Which generation? How many active pills per pack? There are more options than you may realize.
What to Expect When You're Getting an IUD
It may not hurt as much as you think—but you still have options.
How to Choose a Birth Control Option If You’re Worried About Side Effects
The pill, IUD, implant, shot, patch, and ring each have their pros and cons.
By Riley Davis, Beth Skwarecki
Here’s How Well the Most Common Birth Control Options Actually Work
The "typical use" failure rate is the most important number to consider.
A Complete Guide to How Birth Control Has Changed Over the Years
IUDs aren't dangerous anymore, emergency contraception is available over the counter, and you may be surprised how long condoms have been with us.
An Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Officially Coming in 2024
A panel of FDA advisors just voted in favor of approving Opill for sale without a prescription.