Updated Articles and Resources
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Tummino v. Hamburg
Created:
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Why is Tummino v. Hamburg important? Judge Korman reversed the FDA’s decision on morning-after pill availability. Learn about the background, summary, ruling and significance of Tummino v. Ha... -
Extended Cycle Pills Quiz – Seasonique - Lybrel
Created:
Monday, November 15, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Test your knowledge on extended cycle pills (such as Seasonique and Lybrel) with this quiz! Extended cycle pills (also known as continuous cycle pills) provide women with even more control over the... -
How To Buy Plan B One-Step
Created:
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Do you need to buy Plan B One-Step? This morning-after pill is now available OTC for those age 15 and older. -
Plan B One-Step
Created:
Monday, July 13, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Plan B One-Step is a new form of emergency contraception approved by the FDA on July 13, 2009. Plan B One-Step consists of just one oral pill (levonorgestrel tablet, 1.5 mg) and can be used by wome... -
Home Pregnancy Tests
Created:
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Updated:
Monday, April 15, 2013
How accurate are home pregnancy tests - really? Learn how home pregnancy tests work, the accuracy of home pregnancy tests, and whether to trust the results. -
Nonsurgical Tubal
Created:
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Have you had a nonsurgical tubal? How do you feel about your tubal decision now? -
Drospirenone and the Risk of Blood Clots
Created:
Friday, June 03, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Drospirenone is a type of progestin found in combination birth control pills. There has been concern that pills containing drospirenone (like Yaz, Yasmin, Beyaz and Safyral) may put women at a grea... -
Teen Birth Control: Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Contraception Decision-Making
Created:
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Given that teen pregnancy rates are on the rise, researchers are trying to understand teen sexual behavior and teen pregnancy prevention. New research about adolescent contraception decisions shows... -
Weight and Birth Control Pill Effectiveness
Created:
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Nearly half of all unintended pregnancies occur in women who report contraceptive use during the month they conceive. Research has shown a relationship between birth control pills and weight -- a w... -
The Emergency Contraception Debate
Created:
Friday, April 13, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The use of emergency contraception is an ongoing debate in the United States. Emergency contraception (EC), or Plan B One-Step, continues to cause controversy among both Pro-Life advocates and Pro-... -
How to Measure Penis Size
Created:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
In your search to find the perfect condom, you should know your penis size. Learn everything you need to know about how to measure penis size. -
How To Use Condoms and Prevent Condom Failure
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
If you want your condoms to work, you need to know how to properly use condoms. Let’s face it, condoms break. Around 2-5% of all condoms tear during condom use. Find out about how to prevent ... -
How To Skip Your Period Using NuvaRing
Created:
Friday, October 31, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Learn how to skip your period using the NuvaRing. Women can have no more periods by using the contraceptive ring. Use the ring to skip periods or reduce symptoms through continuous birth control u... -
How To Put a Condom on with Your Mouth
Created:
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 o... -
How To Use a Home Pregnancy Test
Created:
Friday, July 06, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 Use Combination Birth Control Pills
Created:
Friday, February 02, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Combination birth control pills are oral contraceptives that combine estrogens and progestins, similar to the natural sex hormones produced in a woman's body. Find out how to use combination birth... -
How To Decrease Failure with the Fertility Awareness Method
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
When used correctly, the fertility awareness method can be an effective way to prevent pregnancy. Learn tips for increasing success amd prevent failure while using fertility awareness methods. -
How To Prevent Diaphragm Failure
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 Prevent IUD Failure By Checking Your IUD Strings
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Learn about ways to prevent IUD failure when using either the Mirena IUD or the ParaGard IUD. Find out how to correctly check your IUD strings to make sure your IUD is still in place. -
How To Prevent Oral Contraceptive Failure
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Birth control pill failure happens. One in three pregnancies are unintended and occurred while women were using contraception. Oral contraceptives are extremely popular due to their ease of use and... -
How To Talk to Your Partner about Birth Control and Sex
Created:
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 ... -
How To Respond to Men's Excuses for Not Wanting to Wear a Condom
Created:
Friday, January 05, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
It is not uncommon for women to hear all types of men not wanting to wear a condom excuses. If you find youself wondering how to respond to men's excuses for not wanting to wear a condom, here are ... -
What Do Religions Say About Birth Control and Family Planning?
Created:
Monday, September 10, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
For many people, religion plays a significant role in influencing decisions about birth control use. Early Islamic medical texts, ancient Jewish sources, and sacred Hindu scriptures all make refere... -
Guide to Birth Control and Safe Water Sex
Created:
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Is sex under water safe? Some people may tend spice up their sex life while vacationing in romantic places. Having water sex requires planning ahead of time, since birth control that contain spermi... -
Unplanned Pregnancy Support : Choosing Abortion, Adoption, or Parenting
Created:
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Unplanned pregnancy support - it is okay to seek help when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Know your pregnancy options – keeping the baby, placing the baby for adoption, or terminating the... -
Birth Control Quiz
Created:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The more you know about contraception, the more control you will have over deciding if and when you want to become pregnant. With so many birth control options available, you may even be wondering ... -
Birth Control Effectiveness
Created:
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A comparison of birth control effectiveness... find out the effectiveness of all birth control methods. -
Griswold v. Connecticut 1965
Created:
Friday, February 22, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
An in-depth summary of the Griswold v. Connecticut 1965 Supreme Court decision. This case paved the way to birth control legalization. Learn the important details of the Griswold v. Connecticut rul... -
How Plan B Works
Created:
Monday, September 10, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
There is still great disagreement about how Plan B works. Whereas research and the medical community say one thing, FDA labeling on how Plan B works says another. What are the effects of Plan B and... -
Conceptus v. Hologic
Created:
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
On April 30, 2012, Hologic announced that it would discontinue its manufacturing and sales of Adiana. Find out why and what role Hologic's competitor, Conceptus played in this decision. -
Wondering What Condoms Are Made Of?
Created:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Have you ever stopped to wonder what condoms are made of? It seems like many condom manufacturers don’t come right out and tell you this. Find out what is in your favorite condoms. -
Sex Education
Created:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
There are two approaches to sex education – comprehensive sex education and abstinence-only education. How do they differ? Does one approach make a greater impact on teen’s sexual behav...