contraception

Articles and Advice in this area:

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re looking for methods of birth control and are trying to decide between an implant, the shot or IUD.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re considering IUDs or IUSs as a birth control method, or already use them and want more information.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re considering the combination pill (the most common form of oral contraceptives) as a birth control method, or already use it and want more information.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re looking for methods of birth control and trying to decide between Lea’s Shield, the Sponge or spermicide.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re looking for a barrier method of birth control and want help deciding which one.

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re considering a nonhormonal method or practice of pregnancy prevention, and want help deciding which one(s).

Article
  • Heather Corinna

Our giant 25-page guide to birth control options provides in-depth info on contraceptive choices to help you find your BC BFF.

Advice
  • Heather Corinna

“Where the heck do the eggs go?” is a pretty common question around here, whether someone on a hormonal method is asking, or someone NOT on a method is asking. After all, when an egg isn’t fertilized it’s got to go somewhere, too. And when someone understands that we are born with WAY more ovum –…

Article
  • Heather Corinna

If you’re considering condoms as a birth control method, or already use them and want more information.

Advice
  • Sarah Riley

You’re right, while using contraceptives like the pill or condoms do provide really excellent protection from pregnancy (especially when taken/used absolutely correctly all the time), nothing is 100% except completely abstaining. Probably the best thing to do is to give a more detailed answer…