How Does Plan B Work and Is It Always Effective?

If you’ve got questions about Plan B, it might be because you’re…

I’ve Used the Same Birth Control for Years. Should I Switch It Up?

Dr. Ahmad has seen many of her own patients take oral contraceptive…

Is Having a ‘Second Puberty’ a Real Thing? An Ob-Gyn Explains

For many of us, puberty wasn’t especially fun: The acne, emotional roller…

Should You Consider Switching From the Pill to an IUD or Implant?

If you miss one pill but have been consistent previously, you probably…

What’s the Best Way to Track Birth Control Side Effects?

Mental health changes: There isn’t definitive proof that using hormonal birth control…

What to Know About Birth Control If You’re Transmasculine

When the push notification declaring that the Supreme Court intended to overturn…

PSA: Don’t Sleep on the Campus Health Center When You’re in College

There’s a lot to love about college: sudden independence, late nights with…

How to Bring an Emergency Contraception Vending Machine to Your College Campus

In the spring of 2019, students from Boston University’s Students for Reproductive…

Why I’m So Relieved I Finally Got a Vasectomy

Spenser Cattin, 30, has never wanted children and said he first thought…

How to Make an Abortion Emergency Plan Right Now

Downloading new browsers and paying for a VPN may not be accessible…

7 Signs It’s Time to Switch Up Your Birth Control

“With every birth control there’s something to consider—whether it’s regular use, whether…

Why Phoebe Robinson Made Emergency Contraception a Plot Point on ‘Everything’s Trash’

Entertainment is a way to start conversations and have discussions about divisive…

10 Things That May Happen to Your Body When You Stop Birth Control

If you’re thinking about cutting ties with your contraception, you’re probably asking…

People on TikTok Are Talking About How Excruciating IUD Insertion Can Be

Getting an IUD inserted generally takes 10 minutes or less1. The process—which…

Here’s Why IUD Removal Is Usually Nothing Like Insertion

There’s no denying that an intrauterine device (IUD) is an excellent set-it-and-forget-it…

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Copper IUD?

Deciding to get an IUD can feel like an empowering contraceptive commitment.…

How to Choose the Best IUD for You

If you’re considering an intrauterine device or IUD, you’re in good company.…

What to Know Before Using Birth Control to Skip Your Period

If used this way, you may only experience a lighter period. But…

11 Sneaky Reasons Your Sex Drive Has Plummeted

The concept of a low sex drive in women—and frankly, in anyone—is…

The Dangerous Hack Sydney Sweeney Used to Try to Stop Her Period

In a new interview with Cosmopolitan, 24-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney opened up about…