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How To How to Use RU486 , the Abortion Pill
Learn what to expect after using RU486, the abortion pill. This FDA-approved medical abortion is a safe way to have a non-surgical abortion. RU486 (Mifeprex) can effectively terminate an early pregnancy. Information on how to use the abortion pill and how to obtain a medical Abortion with RU486.

How To Put a Condom on with Your Mouth
Condoms are simple to use whether you are in a new relationship (and want to impress your partner) or want to spice up your sex life. Either way, this skill is sure to arouse. Learning how to put on a condom with your mouth can be a little tricky, but it can make for a sexy surprise for your partner. Plus, this puts a pleasurable spin on safe sex, so with step-by-step instructions, here's the answer on how to put a condom on with your mouth.

How To Decrease Failure with the Fertility Awareness Method
Natural family planning is a behavioral contraceptive method. Read tips for increasing success while using fertility awareness methods.

How To Obtain and Use Plan B and Progestin-Only Emergency Contraception
Description on how to obtain and use Plan B and progestin-only emergency contraception. Learn where to get the morning-after pill. Additional tips included as to the possible side effects that may accompany emergency contraception.

How To Talk to Your Partner about Sex, Birth Control, and Contraception
Discussing your feelings and decisions about contraception with your partner may be embarrassing, but it is important that you have this discussion. Decisions about birth control methods should be made together. Read tips and advice on how to talk to your partner about contraceptives.

How To Prevent Diaphragm Failure
Learn tips on how to prevent diaphragm failure. Do you know how to use a diaphragm? Follow this guide to better your chances with diaphragm success.

How To How To Use a Home Pregnancy Test
Information about home pregnancy tests. Find out how to use a home pregnancy test as well as when to take a pregnancy test. Plus, learn tips about home pregnancy testing.

How To Prevent IUD Failure
Learn about ways to decrease your prevent IUD failure when using either the Mirena IUD or the ParaGard IUD.

How To Respond to Men's Excuses for Not Wanting to Wear a Condom
It is not uncommon for women to hear all types of excuses for why men don’t want to wear a condom. Here are some of the more popular reasons that men give. Learn possible ways how to reply to their objections!

How To Use the Combination Pill
Explanation of how to take combination oral contraceptives. Instructions for starting the pill as well as what to do if one forgets a pill are also included.

How To Prevent Oral Contraceptive Failure
One in three pregnancies are unintended and occurred while women were using contraception. Tips for increasing oral contraceptive success are discussed.

How To Prevent Condom Failure
Learn about things that can be done to decrease your chances of experiencing condom failure.

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