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Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...

Plenty of people have sex with no intention of having a baby, and there are more options than ever to prevent a pregnancy. Heres a quick and easy guide to birth control options, including the pros and ...

Women’s reproductive rights in the U.S. are narrowing. Meanwhile, 46% of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, pointing to the stark evidence of the enduring need for access to effective, ...

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Last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul, lawmakers and reproductive health advocates celebrated the approval of a new law that made birth control available without a prescription. The state officially authorized ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

Male birth control options are finally becoming reality after decades of research. Unfortunately, many men remain hesitant about taking on contraceptive responsibility despite the availability of new ...

For decades, far-right political agendas have targeted contraceptive access, portraying hormonal birth control as unsafe — or ...