Unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are two serious public health concerns, University of Delaware researchers point out in a paper that has been selected as the Editor’s ...

For the uninitiated, the pull-out method hinges on the penis-owner pulling their pecker out of their partner before ...

Birth control effectiveness varies by method, with implants, IUDs, and sterilization preventing pregnancy over 99% of the time. Pills, patches, and condoms are also reliable but depend more on correct ...

About 20 years ago, my colleagues and I were involved in a nationwide program spearheaded by the Centre for British Teachers (CBT) for a nationwide campaign for teachers and pupils emphasising on ...

Know effective contraception methods for men and women, from oral pills to condoms. Learn which birth control options suit ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Contraception goes beyond pregnancy prevention—it’s key to protecting sexual health. Barrier methods like condoms and dental ...

Because the research design for the clinical trial establishing the contraceptive efficacy of the female condom--a six-month life-table probability of failure of 15% (12% in the United States vs. 22% ...