People can buy over-the-counter birth control without a prescription from drugstores, online retailers, or telehealth companies. Some options protect against STIs, and others can provide 24-hour ...

Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

While it’s helpful to have a range of birth control options, this can make choosing one a bit of a challenge. But it can help to first decide whether you’d prefer a hormonal or nonhormonal method.

Birth control can be an awkward topic. But it’s an important heart-to-heart talk to have before sex with your partner. Sharing the responsibility of protection from the start can prevent unwanted ...