On Tuesday, the FDA announced that the Plan B morning-after pill will move out from behind the counter and be available for …
contraception
Judge Orders Morning After Pill Be Available Without Prescription, Without Restrictions
In the latest volley over the contraceptive Plan B, a federal judge reversed the Department of Health and Human Services decision to restrict over-the-counter availability of the morning after pill to those 17 years or older .
Study: Free Birth Control Slashes Abortion Rates
What would happen if women at risk for unintended pregnancies received the birth control of their choice — especially the more effective kinds — at no cost?
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Which Birth Control Works Best? (Hint: It’s Not the Pill)
Long-acting contraceptives like IUDs and implants, which eliminate the potential for human error, are far more effective than more commonly used methods like the Pill, patch and vaginal ring.
Family MattersSex
Teen Sex Ed: Instead of Promoting Promiscuity, It Delays First Sex
Teens who received sex-ed instruction in school waited longer to have sex than those who hadn’t learned about abstinence and contraception.
‘Sonicated’ Sperm: Could Ultrasound Be the Next Male Contraceptive?
Condoms and vasectomies are so yesterday. Researchers are working on a way to zap sperm to control male fertility.
Birth Control Pills Provide Real Relief from Menstrual Pain
A new, long-term study finds that the pill really does help with painful periods.
Family MattersPregnancy
Half of Teen Moms Don’t Use Birth Control — Why That’s No Surprise
Even at an all-time low, the U.S. teen pregnancy rate is still the highest among developed countries.
How the Pill Affects Sexual Satisfaction, Lasting Marriage
Good news and bad for women who take the pill: new research finds that those who meet their partners while taking oral contraceptives report less sexual satisfaction in their relationships — but they’re also less likely to split up.
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Male Contraception May Be a Reality Sooner Than We Think
The birth control pill certainly represents a victory for women’s rights, but the realities of taking a daily medication, not to mention the expense and some unpleasant side effects makes it seem more a burden for women than a …
Family MattersParenting
Who Are Teens’ Sexual Role Models? Turns Out, It’s Their Parents
Parents may think their teens aren’t listening to them about anything, let alone sex, but new research shows that 45% of teens consider their parents — not their friends or celebrities — their sexual role models.
