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Contraceptive sponges
Contraceptive sponges are one of those birth control methods that never really took off, but you can easily and cheaply make your own natural sea sponge period-blocker or contraceptive with a little know-how.
Aunt Vadge: we had sex with a condom but my period is late – am I pregnant?
Used a condom, he didn't ejaculate, but your period's a week late and you're panicking? You're very unlikely pregnant - usually it's late ovulation. Take a test for certainty.
Progress on male contraceptives
We take a look at what's happening in the development of male contraceptives, which seems to be taking an unusually long time to come to fruition. Why is it so hard? We discuss.
How men can help take responsibility for no babies
Be the boss of where your first-born comes from, understand why it's best to err on the side of caution when it comes to who you trust, and what to do with a full condom.
Pregnancy tests – how to get accurate results
Understanding the ins and outs of home pregnancy tests.
What’s new in abortion rights around the world for 2018
News update on abortion law and social changes ahead for 2018.
Breakthrough bleeding
Breakthrough bleeding occurs due to the build-up of the endometrial lining that 'leaks' out when it's not supposed to under the influence of hormones.
Withdrawal bleeding
We explain why you are told to take a 7-day break from the contraceptive pill, ring or patch, and what bleeding in the middle of your cycle means when using hormone therapy.
Aunt Vadge: are my vaginal symptoms due to the pill, or do I have an infection?
She has mysterious vaginal symptoms that may or may not be due to her birth control pill.
Aunt Vadge: When I get my period, my vagina burns
Every time she gets her period, her vagina burns.
Aunt Vadge: we had safe sex but now my period is late – why?
A girl is worried she is pregnant, even though she's been safe. Is it possible?
Poland: free electronic prescriptions for emergency contraceptives from WoW
Polish women can now get free emergency contraceptive prescriptions from Women on Waves after a short online consultation.
EVENT PASSED: Barco de aborto en México – 23 de abril – Abortion ship in Mexico – until April 23 2017
An abortion ship is providing free medical abortions to women in Mexico up until 23 April 2017. Call 755 980 0548 for help.
Study: The impact of the Mirena IUD on vaginal bacteria – good, bad or indifferent?
This study found that numbers of L. crispatus before and after the IUD was inserted were more or less the same.
Study: post-BV-treatment sex life and contraceptives use matters
Worse outcomes were found in women who had the same sex partner before and after BV treatment, but better outcomes in those on oestrogen-based birth control.
Aunt Vadge: Is my NuvaRing giving me major fissuring?
Recurring fissures and itching blamed on the NuvaRing are often an under-treated yeast infection - here's how to tell and what helps.
Aunt Vadge: I gave my boyfriend a BJ, then his penis touched my vulva – can I get pregnant?
Can dried, cleaned-up sperm get you pregnant from outside contact? Why the risk is very low, and when a test makes sense.
Aunt Vadge: his precum touched me – could I be pregnant?
Precum can carry sperm, so the risk is low but not zero – your emergency contraception options and when to test.
PCOS: Why don’t I just take the pill to fix my hormones?
Your questions answered about how the pill works and its side-effects.
Contraceptive alternatives to the pill
Don't want to take the pill? Weigh up the pros and cons of the alternatives here...