contraceptive
Condoms Are Making a Comeback
Branded condoms are a hot marketing tool, from fashion labels to restaurants. But will they help our STI boom?
UK Accused of Double Standards Over COVID Vaccine and Contraceptive Pill
Both the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and the combined contraceptive pill come with an extremely low risk of blood clots.
India's Men Are About to Get the World’s First Contraceptive Injection: But Will They Use it?
“If I am having sex with multiple partners, I would rather use a condom because this is not definitely protecting me against STDs.”
When the Rare Birth Control Pill Side Effect Happens to You
Stomach pain and asthma are occasionally linked to hormonal contraception.
Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Male Birth Control
At least if the history of women's contraception is any indicator.
Pigeons in Spain Can Now Get Birth Control More Easily Than Most American Women
Birth control has been used to control bird populations before, even here in the US.
Investigating the Middle School Rumor that Mountain Dew Lowers Your Sperm Count
One of the greatest rumors in middle school was that the yellow dye in Mountain Dew killed off your sperm. Naturally, it became a much beloved contraceptive choice for countless teens. Was there any truth to the rumor?
Risky Sex Is Fastest-Growing Health Concern for Young People
A major global study finds that unsafe sex is the fastest growing risk factor for young people's health the world over. We asked one of its authors to explain how we're failing our teens.