Genes or birth control: What really causes blood clots?
Every few months, the pill and the ring hit the headlines for increasing the risk
Welcome back, diaphragm! Caya is slated to hit the U.S. market
Update: The Caya diaphragm is now available in the U.S. — Just when we were starting
Mary Lide, 26, IUD
One of the greatest benefits of using an IUD is how long they last. But Mary Lide
September horoscopes: We see a lot of sex in your future
What does September have in store for your love life? Plenty. How do we know that?
Help is on the way: How to manage PMS and period pain
Bloating. Breakouts. Cramps. Back aches. Mood swings. They all suck. Fortunately,
IUD insertion: A pinch, a poke, or a serious ouch?
IUD insertion is different for everyone— some say it’s not a big deal , but studies
Summer ain’t over yet: How to relive camp
Of all the summertime traditions, going to camp might singlehandedly be responsible
Frisky Friday Top 5: Where to check in and get it on
A lot of our fave travel sites list the world’s sexiest hotels and we always swoon
Frisky Friday Top 5: Signs you may need to take a break (from sex)
Sex between two consenting adults is a beautiful thing. (So is using birth control
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