If you have trouble staying on schedule with your BC, try linking it to another habit: Take it after you brush your teeth in the morning,...
If you’re exploring different types of birth control methods, you might know that finding one you jive with can take some trial and error. As you go,...
You’re probably well aware of the pill and how it works—but long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including the birth control implant (a.k.a. Nexplanon), don’t require a daily check...
If you’ve got questions about Plan B, it might be because you’re worried about becoming pregnant after sex. First, take a deep breath: Grappling with the...
Dr. Ahmad has seen many of her own patients take oral contraceptive pills for several years simply because that’s what was recommended and available to them...
For many of us, puberty wasn’t especially fun: The acne, emotional roller coasters, and general awkwardness of being 13 years old all pretty much sucked. Obviously,...
If you miss one pill but have been consistent previously, you probably don’t need a backup plan or emergency contraception, according to Planned Parenthood. You can...
Mental health changes: There isn’t definitive proof that using hormonal birth control exacerbates depression or other mental health issues, according to 2020 research, but mood changes...
When the push notification declaring that the Supreme Court intended to overturn Roe v. Wade popped up on my phone, I felt like a lot of...
There’s a lot to love about college: sudden independence, late nights with new people who turn into lifelong friends, and endless opportunities to learn and grow....