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Opinion writer Olivia Roderick shares her personal experience with birth control. Although she initially struggled with whether or not to stay on it despite the effects it had on her ...
Contraceptives bought by U.S.A.I.D. have been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse. The U.S. government said the products were ...
After falling down a wellness rabbit hole, one woman learned the hard way that going off the pill might have some unintended ...
Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the ...
If you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant right now, birth control is one of the most effective tools available. Understanding what your options are, and how to get access to ...
Birth control isn’t just changing your body—it might be changing who you fall for. Studies show the pill can influence attraction, desire, and even the type of partner you choose. Here’s how a tiny ...
More than 70 reproductive groups are asking the Trump administration to call off the planned destruction of roughly $10 million of usable birth control products. Planned Parenthood is ...
LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Hormonal birth control has always been the norm for many but as personalized wellness grows, researchers and clinicians have ...
Earlier this year, the Trump administration scrubbed CDC guidance on birth control from government websites and froze $65 million in funding to family planning clinics that provide free or low-cost ...
Opill is the first OTC daily birth control pill you can get without a prescription. It's safe, effective, and puts the ...
If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...
Thanks to TikToks, sketchy health blogs, and Thanksgiving soapboxes courtesy of your toxic aunt, the rumor that birth control affects your ability to perform athletically has been spread far and wide ...