Contraception
How Does the Annovera Contraceptive Ring Actually Work?
The manufacturers of the new, long-lasting contraceptive ring Annovera argue that the device, which is self-insertable and can be worn internally for up to a year, will revolutionize birth control for low-income women.<p>Although the burden of contraception continues to fall disproportionately upon …
Birth Control5 Things You Learn About Your Body When You Start Using The Fertility Awareness Method
The latest way to avoid pregnancy? It actually isn't new at all. Fertility awareness is a method that women "have historically used to track their …
Women's HealthWhat's next for Texas abortion rights activists
Reproductive Rights<p>Governor breaks abortion law promise again<p>04:51<p>GOP women reject abortion bill, end debate<p>01:35<p>Slightly NSFW ad argues …
Rights & FreedomsYou Can Now Download Contraception Straight To Your Phone
With this new FDA-approved app<p>Many period-having individuals are familiar with cycle tracker apps, but what if technology could go one step further and predict <i>exactly</i> how likely getting pregnant would be on any given day? That’s what app Natural Cycles claims to do (well, 93 to 99 percent of the …
FDABirth control app blamed for unwanted pregnancies gets green light from regulators
A birth control app under investigation in the UK for causing unwanted pregnancies has been given the green light to be advertised as a contraceptive by American drug regulators.<p>The Food and Drug Agency said the app, called Natural Cycles, was the first of its kind to be marketed in the US.<p>Natural …
PregnancyThe FDA approved an app to prevent pregnancy. Can an app do that?
Contraception? Yes, there's an app for that.<p>And an FDA-approved app at that. Last week, Natural Cycles became the first app approved by the government to prevent pregnancy. The Swedish-based company had been cleared in Europe in 2017 and is an emerging name within the "Femtech" industry - a …
PregnancyThe CDC Tweeted A Warning Not To Wash & Reuse Condoms — And It's More Important Than You Think
At roughly $1 per, condom costs can quickly add up — especially if you use them as your primary form of contraception, and especially if you have sex …
Sexual HealthFDA okays 'digital birth control' app Natural Cycles despite ongoing European investigations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time ever, allowed an app to market itself as a contraceptive. Natural Cycles brands itself …
Android NewsThe FDA Approved a Birth Control Ring That Lasts a Whole Year. Here's What You Should Know
Annovera is reusable and only needs to be replaced once every 12 months, unlike its counterpart, NuvaRing.<p>For women who don’t want to have to …
Women's HealthThe CDC released new Zika virus guidelines — here's what you need to know
• <b>Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines for preventing sexual transmission of the Zika virus.</b>• <b><br>Before,</b> …
Public HealthAn App Tells You When To Get Pregnant Or Avoid Sex
Aug 14, 2018<p>For women trying to get pregnant, or women who don't want to get pregnant, there's now an app for that.<p>There's now an app to determine …
Birth ControlVulnerable mums in Wigan to be helped if they agree to long-term contraception
Women whose children have been taken into care are being offered the chance to go on a scheme which could change their lives – as long as they agree …
ManchesterShould You Adjust Your Birth Control Pill Schedule When Travelling Overseas?
Image: Getty Images<p>If you’ve used birth control pills for any length of time, you may have been told to take it at the exact same time every day to …
Women's HealthZimbabwe:Vendors Loot Free Condoms to Make Floor Polish
MaronderaClinics and bars here have run out of free condoms distributed by the National Aids Council (NAC) amid reports that vendors were taking them …
CondomsYou Won't Believe What Vendors in Zimbabwe Are Doing With Condoms
You Won't Believe What Vendors in Zimbabwe Are Doing With CondomsIf you thought the only way condoms could be used is for protection during sex, …
CondomsWhat are the long-term side effects of birth control?
Hormonal methods of birth control are considered safe for most people. But is there a limit to how long you can safely use birth control?<p>Some people …
Women's HealthPrescriptions should not be necessary to get the pill
Contraceptives must be made available over the counter at pharmacists
PharmaOpinion: Many Cubans using abortion as birth control
Abortion can sometimes carry major health risks. The lack of availability of either condoms or contraceptive pills means that many Cuban women …
AbortionBayer faces class-action suit over birth control implant
Australian women are joining a class-action suit against the maker of the Essure permanent birth control implant, which they say has injured …
Class ActionTrojan Man returns as open-robed guru to offer sex-positive advice while promoting safe sex
Over 20 years ago, Trojan Man gave confidence to safe sex practitioners everywhere with the catchy, and manly, ‘Trojan Man’ mnemonic on radio, then …
BrandingFDA allows marketing of contraceptive app for the 1st time
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about a new birth control app that was just approved by the FDA.
Birth ControlThese are the products Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidl have issued urgent recalls on
Frozen veg, condoms and cough syrup are just a few of the items that have been recalled by supermarkets this month after they were found to have …
Surrey (UK)Mark Gatiss on John Minton – TV review: ‘A sympathetic portrait of a troubled artist’
Mark Gatiss on John Minton BBC4, 9pm<p>The painter John Minton was sent a love letter across the decades by Mark Gatiss in a BBC4 documentary subtitled</i> …
Mark GatissOpposition calls on ACT to rule out P-plater curfew
P-platers could be banned from driving between midnight and 5am, under radical changes being considered by ACT Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury.
RoadsThis Period-Tracking App Is The First Of Its Kind To Ever Receive FDA Approval
These days, there’s pretty much an app for everything. Relocating your house keys, figuring out where the heck your friends are when it’s 7 p.m. on a …
AppsYear Long Contraceptive Approved
Just Now<p>The Population Council is a global nonprofit research organization.<p>It has received FDA approval for Annovera. It is a soft, reusable, …
Birth ControlLet's use reason, not religion, to set the laws on contraception, abortion
Anti-choice advocates are fond of using scripture to support the thesis that their god is anti-abortion (“On closer reading, Bible favors protecting …
ReligionState HPV vaccine laws do not appear to influence teen sex
(Reuters Health) - State laws designed to increase teen vaccination against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) don't appear to influence adolescents' choices about whether to become sexually active or use condoms, a U.S. study suggests.<p>HPV is among the most common sexually transmitted …
Public Health11 things you think are vegan that actually aren't
1/<p>Certain beers and wines contain animal products.<p>While you may not have thought your alcohol of choice contained any animal products, certain brands …
BeetlesBayer sued over Essure contraceptive that allegedly caused nickel poisoning
Australian women have been urged to join a class action against the manufacturer of a permanent contraceptive device that has left tens of thousands of patients worldwide with perforations, nickel poisoning and chronic pain.<p>The device, known as Essure, is a soft, flexible insert placed into each of …
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