Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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Birth Control

What You Need to Know About Birth Control

If you don't want to have a baby right now, you should be using the best birth control available. Learn about your options here.
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Birth Control Guide

  • Introduction to Birth Control
    Find out how to prevent pregnancy by learning about the different options. 
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    Oral Contraception
    Oral contraception is one of the most popular forms of birth control because of its convenience and reliability.
  • Barrier Methods
    Barrier methods of birth control typically include the condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, and contraceptive sponge. Learn more about your options.
  • NuvaRing, Norplant & IUDs
    Expert Amy Hendel explains the pros and cons of these alternative birth control options.

Sexual Health News

Sex & Your Body

What Is a Menstrual Cycle?

In order to understand how pregnancy occurs, you need to learn a little about your menstrual cycle, hormones and ovulation. 
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Ask a Gynecologist

Emergency Contraception

Plan B: The Morning After Pill

Though sometimes called the "morning after pill," you actually have up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to take emergency contraception in pill form.
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Pap Test Alternative     

Looking for an alternative to the Pap test? Check this video out!

Birth Control Quiz:

How much do you know about preventing pregnancy?

Do you have your birth control facts down cold or are you just a step away from an accidental pregnancy? Test your knowledge with this quiz and find out how much you know.