If you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant right now, birth control is one of the most effective tools available. Understanding what your options are, and how to get access to ...

The birth control sponge is a small, round sponge that you insert into your vagina before sex — it's disposable, easy to use, and hormone-free.

Social media is full of myths about contraception. Dr. Jackie Walters says it’s time to trust science—not internet hearsay—to protect your reproductive health.

With some methods — like the birth control pill – pulling out may add an additional layer of safety. Here's when it makes ...

Birth control options include hormonal methods like pills, patches, rings, and injections, as well as non-hormonal options like IUDs and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods ...

Telehealth services, many pharmacies, and certain organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, allow people to get birth control refills without needing to visit a doctor in person. There are many ways ...

Access to effective birth control has become more critical than ever in wake of U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade ...

Talking with parents or caregivers about sex and birth control can be daunting, and a person may feel nervous, awkward, or fearful of their reactions. Although these discussions are often beneficial, ...

Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to her role as host of Here & Now. She is a Peabody ...