Birth Control

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Dec 20, 2024

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Finding your ideal form of birth control isn't easy.

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Nov 12, 2024

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Searching for the right birth control can feel like a serious quest, and sometimes it takes trial and error to decide on the right option for you.

Yes, You Can Safely Delay Your Period — Here's How

Oct 28, 2024

Yes, You Can Safely Delay Your Period — Here's How

Periods rarely choose a convenient time to arrive — or maybe it's that there is no convenient time for a period, especially if yours comes with days of cramps, mood swings, nausea, and general discomfort.

Why It's Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses

Oct 9, 2024

Why It's Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses

For many college freshmen, the fall semester marks not only their first time being away from home, but also the first time managing their own healthcare, including sexual wellness essentials such as condoms, birth control, and pregnancy tests.

Can You Feel an IUD During Sex? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

Sep 25, 2024

Can You Feel an IUD During Sex? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

We hear a lot about some of the drawbacks to intrauterine devices (IUDs).

Why It Matters When Music Stars Talk About Reproductive Health

Sep 16, 2024

Why It Matters When Music Stars Talk About Reproductive Health

For many years, reproductive health topics like birth control, abortion, and emergency contraception (commonly referred to as Plan B) weren't topics you heard much in public arenas, popular music included.

Is IUD Pain Finally Being Taken Seriously?

Sep 10, 2024

Is IUD Pain Finally Being Taken Seriously?

It doesn't take much digging to know that IUD insertion hurts.

Is Breakthrough Bleeding Something to Worry About?

Aug 20, 2024

Is Breakthrough Bleeding Something to Worry About?

If you've ever gotten a surprise period or had multiple days of unexpected spotting, you're experiencing something called breakthrough bleeding.

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

Jul 26, 2024

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

IUDs have slowly become more popular over the last few years, with doctors and users giving these birth control devices a thumbs up for their set-it-and-forget-it style.

Yes, Your Birth Control Can Expire — Here's What to Know

Jul 22, 2024

Yes, Your Birth Control Can Expire — Here's What to Know

You might be able to test the limits on skincare products or those canned beans in your pantry, but birth control pills are one thing you don't want to use past their expiration date.

The "Male IUD" Is Closer Than We Think; Here's What Experts Want You to Know

Jun 20, 2024

The "Male IUD" Is Closer Than We Think; Here's What Experts Want You to Know

Editor's Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities can impregnate others or become pregnant.

What to Know About Post-Birth Control Syndrome Before Quitting Your Contraception

Jun 13, 2024

What to Know About Post-Birth Control Syndrome Before Quitting Your Contraception

Birth control offers a lot of obvious perks (from combatting period irregularity to preventing unwanted pregnancies), but there comes a time in life where you're ready for a change.