Latex allergy and condom allergy
Latex allergy affects millions of people globally, with our increasing use of latex in gloves, condoms, and many other everyday items. Condom allergy will manifest itself quite soon after contact, with swelling, itching, soreness, hives and other signs of irritation, which can be mild or severe.
2016 Chilean health alert: faulty Kaiju condoms found
Warning for anyone having protected sex in Chile!
How to catch an STI (the complete guide)
This is the complete guide to catching an STD on purpose.
EVENT PASSED: Abortion drone flying to Northern Ireland 21 June 2016, protest at 2.30pm in Belfast
The abortion drone lift-off to Northern Ireland is ready for flight.
Legal: NuvaRing lawsuit for no warnings about dangers of blood clots
A 2014 lawsuit against the makers of Nuvaring alleged users were not warned adequately of the risks.
The Depo Provera and BV – help or hindrance?
We discuss the impact of the Depo Provera contraceptive injection on BV.
Should I get an abortion?
Ideas for helping you decide if you want to have an abortion or not.
Abortion (pregnancy termination)
Learn what an abortion is, the different types of pregnancy terminations available, and what the abortion procedure is like.
Aunt Vadge: how fertile is pre-cum?
What's the story with pre-cum and pregnancy? We explain.
Using the regular pill as emergency contraception
The oral contraceptive pill can be used as the morning-after pill - they are the same thing, just different doses.
The contraceptive patch
The contraceptive patch is a hormonal sticker that goes onto an area of the skin, to provide protection from unwanted pregnancy. The hormones act like other absorbency-based contraceptives.
Choosing the best birth control for you
Choosing the right birth control can be tricky, but there is one out there for you!
Skins: condoms made from sheep intestine
So far hands-down the most-loved condoms ever made.
Latex-free condoms
What's available, how much and where from.
Understanding and using the female condom
The female condom IS an option! We discuss the pros and cons of this form of barrier protection for sex.
Letters from the South – a tale of birth control woe
A great and funny story by a smart and hilarious lady who decides to take on the Mississippi Health Department.
The mini pill
The mini pill means taking the pill at the exact same time every day to prevent pregnancy. The mini pill contains just one hormone, instead of a combination, like the regular pill.
Depo Provera contraceptive injection
The Depo Provera contraceptive injection is given every three months, is very effective at preventing pregnancy, but comes with a host of negative side effects that you can't undo until it wears off.
Birth control and contraception
Birth control options for women vary somewhat, but tend to all be a little bit subpar in their application or user-friendliness. Contraception options include condoms, the pill, IUDs and various other hormonal interrupters.
Implanon contraceptive implant
Implanon is a hormonal contraceptive implant about the size of a matchstick, that is implanted into the upper inner arm, and lasts for about three years.