Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Perhaps people would be more prone to using condoms if they knew more about the various types. So many of us just know about the standard latex ones handed out in candy dishes at Planned Parenthood or ...

Here is everything you need to know about your post-Roe birth control options and which are the most effective. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach ...

Female condoms, or internal condoms, are an often neglected type of contraceptive with several benefits. In many cases, people, particularly men, tend to opt for unprotected intercourse and rely on ...

Ever heard of female condoms and wondered how it work? Here is a simple guide that explains how to use a female condom, the pros and cons, and everything you need to know. Sexual health is an ...

There’s only one form of birth control that can prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs): the condom. OB-GYN Dr. Nicole Sparks gave In The Know a rundown on everything we need to ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

Despite its potential for protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, the use of female condoms remains low among Nigerian women, reproductive health experts have said.