Is It Safe to Use Birth Control to Skip Your Period? An OB-GYN Explains
Everything you need to know to cancel your plans with Aunt Flo.
Here’s What to Do if You Miss a Birth Control Pill, According to Doctors
Plus, OB-GYNs explain exactly what happens to your body when you forget to take a pill.
Why Lucy Hale Says Getting an IUD was One of the Most “Empowering” Choices She Ever Made
"It was probably the best decision I’ve made for my health,” the star tells HelloGiggles.
Between stress, birth control, and menstruation, here’s how hormones are affecting your skin
Hormones get a bad rap, especially during puberty. From mood swings to newfound body odor…
This is what happens to your uterine lining if you have an IUD
Getting your first period is exciting. All of sudden your body is like,”Congratulations! You’re officially…
5 easy ways to ease IUD cramps, because they’re just the worst
There has been a huge increase in the number of women choosing IUDs as their…
The 13 best new books to read in October as you watch the seasons change
Fall is officially here, and that means one thing: Curling up with a good book…
Why isn’t birth control available over the counter? Turns out, it already should be
America seems to have a massive problem with women making decisions about their reproductive and…
4 reasons why we need birth control pills available over the counter right now
On November 7th, 2018, the Trump administration announced their plan to weaken the Affordable Care…
This woman-owned sex tech company is Netflix-ifying condoms
No matter your age, buying condoms at a store can make you feel like a…
The best birth control to use if you’re traveling long-term, because your sexual health matters
If you’ve decided to radically shake up your life and embark on a stint of…
Was Shrill right about the morning-after pill’s weight limit? Two gynecologists weigh in
Nearly everyone who binge-watched all six episodes of Shrill when it premiered on Hulu on…
Dakota Johnson got real about her painful menstrual cycles, revealing her periods are “ruining my life”
As any person who menstruates knows, periods are no fun—and can sometimes be downright disruptive….
A new long-acting contraceptive skin patch is in development, and it would only take five seconds to use
Women who live in the U.S. know what a struggle it can be to get birth…
A federal judge has (thankfully) blocked a terrible Trump administration birth control policy
Under President Donald Trump, the federal government repealed the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate, enabling…
Male birth control may come in the form of a gel and a back rub, and women have thoughts
The latest news about male birth control comes with a healthy dose of side eye: Scientists…
A new study found that combination birth control may reduce your risk of ovarian cancer
If you’ve ever taken birth control pills, you probably know that they can do more…
