birth control
Research on Women's Health Is About to Get a Major (and Necessary) Boost
Right now, just 1% of non-cancer research funding is dedicated to women's health.
By Brittney McNamara
An OBGYN Answers Your Biggest Birth Control Questions
From whether taking birth control long term is safe to if there's a minimum age to get a prescription.
By Dr. Raegan McDonald Mosley
Yep, Your Period Can Cause Awful Anxiety. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not just in your head—and there are ways to prepare each month to feel a lot better.
By Julia Ries
After IUD Horror Stories Go Viral, the CDC Finally Releases Pain Guidance
For the first time, the CDC is recommending that physicians counsel patients about pain management before IUD insertion procedures.
By Angie Jaime
Male Birth Control Gel Is Proving Safe and Effective in Early Clinical Trials
It’s a major research milestone—but it’s still years before the product reaches the public.
By Angie Jaime
Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
“There’s a reason we rank at the bottom in terms of maternal health outcomes, and this is why.”
By Angie Jaime
The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social Media
And why reproductive justice experts worry it's part of a broader effort.
By Kate Corliss
More Young People Are Opting for Permanent Contraception, Study Finds
In the years after the end of Roe, more young adults are choosing sterilization, according to new research.
By Angie Jaime
News
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds a 160-Year Old Abortion Ban
The restrictive law was first enacted in 1864, before Arizona was even a state.
By Elizabeth Logan
What To Know About Your First Time Having Sex, According to Experts
Having sex for the first time can be a confusing and tricky time. This list answers all your burning questions about losing your virginity, according to sex experts.
By Alexis Benveniste and Ashleigh Carter
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Planned Parenthood Clinic in Historic First
Harris vowed that Democrats, if regaining control of Congress and the White House, would codify federal abortion rights into law.
By Angie Jaime
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill to Hit Stores This Month
Opill, the first the over-the-counter birth control pill will be available for purchase without a prescription and without age restriction.
By Angie Jaime
People Are Making Jewelry From Their Expired IUDs
What better way to show support for reproductive rights?
By Rachel Simon
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Record on Abortion Proves How Dangerous He Is for Reproductive Rights
In this op-ed, co-chair of American Bridge 21st Century and former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards explains why Mike Johnson is dangerous for the reproductive rights movement.
By Cecile Richards
Does IUD Insertion Really Have to Be So Painful?
Imagine my surprise when I learned there’s a perfectly effective pain mitigation option for IUD insertion.
By Hannah Jackson
Over-the-Counter Birth Control Is Good, But It's Not Enough
"When activists cheer the victory and walk away, they ignore an opportunity to [work] towards a world where basic needs aren’t commodified."
By Bex Heimbrock
Reproductive Rights
FDA Approves the First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill in the United States
The pill is expected to hit shelves early next year.
By Glamour
Birth Control Access Is Under Threat
A Texas judge's recent ruling has many concerned it's just the first step in attempting to prevent contraceptive access.
By Dana Johnson and Laura Lindberg
Doctors and Patients Are Talking About Just How Painful an IUD Insertion Can Be
So where's the pain management?
By Lauryn Jiles