A person may find a more effective way to prevent pregnancy by switching birth control methods. Every birth control method works slightly differently and each has potential benefits and side effects.

Birth control can be a tricky thing, and each person may have a different experience with the same method. Adrienne Santos-Longhurst, a Canada-based writer, shares her tips on how to choose the best ...

The rhythm or calendar method is a natural approach to birth control. It requires a person to monitor their menstrual cycle and signals from the body to estimate when sex is least likely to result in ...

Birth control allows us to prevent pregnancy and plan the timing of pregnancy. It also helps us prevent STDs. Always think about a dual method (keeps you from getting pregnant and STDs). There are ...

The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is a type of birth control that relies on hormones your body makes while breastfeeding. If you strictly meet the guidelines, LAM can be 98% effective in ...