Non-hormonal birth control is a better option for some people — here are the pros and cons

Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effectiveness of non-hormonal ...

How long it takes for condoms, birth control pills, and other types of birth control to expire

Some condoms last longer than others. Latex and polyurethane condoms expire after 5 years but condoms packaged with ...
NPR

Birth control use is up since FDA approved over-the-counter pill

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...
USA Today

Birth control doesn’t cause abortions – but that misconception is blocking access

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...
Tennessean

White House says health insurance needs to cover condoms, over-the-counter birth control

WASHINGTON — Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule ...
Houston Public Media

Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...