Birth Control

Yes, an IUD Can Move — Here's How to Tell If Yours Is Out of Place

11/13/2023

Yes, an IUD Can Move — Here's How to Tell If Yours Is Out of Place

IUDs have slowly become more popular over the last few years, with doctors and users giving these birth control devices a thumbs up for their set-it-and-forget-it style.

Not All Condoms Are Vegan-Friendly — Shop the 8 Brands That Are

10/13/2023

Not All Condoms Are Vegan-Friendly — Shop the 8 Brands That Are

If you're vegan or allergic to dairy, you're likely already well versed in the world of animal-free products.

What IUDs Really Feel Like During Sex, According to an Ob-Gyn

09/13/2023

What IUDs Really Feel Like During Sex, According to an Ob-Gyn

There's a pretty mixed consensus when it comes to intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs.

6 Reasons Why Condoms Break and What to Do If It Does

08/23/2023

6 Reasons Why Condoms Break and What to Do If It Does

From birth control pills to intrauterine devices (IUDs) to tracking your cycle, there are a slew of methods you can use to prevent pregnancy.

Sex After My Partner's Vasectomy Was the Most Freeing, Transformative Experience of My Life

08/01/2023

Sex After My Partner's Vasectomy Was the Most Freeing, Transformative Experience of My Life

Welcome to Good Sex, POPSUGAR's twice-monthly essay series featuring people's hottest, horniest experiences.

Birth-Control Pills Can Finally Be Sold Over the Counter — Here's What to Know

07/13/2023

Birth-Control Pills Can Finally Be Sold Over the Counter — Here's What to Know

An unsuspecting win for reproductive freedom was just made official by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What to Expect When You Go Off Birth Control

04/21/2023

What to Expect When You Go Off Birth Control

From the pill to IUDs to implants, there are tons of birth control options out there.

The Truth About the Hormonal IUD and Weight Gain, According to a Doctor

03/21/2023

The Truth About the Hormonal IUD and Weight Gain, According to a Doctor

In theory, there are many reasons to love IUDs.

Male Birth Control Is Starting to Feel Like a Pipe Dream

01/03/2023

Male Birth Control Is Starting to Feel Like a Pipe Dream

Editor's note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities may have penises or produce sperm.

The FDA Just Changed the Wording on Plan B Packaging — Here's Why That's Huge

12/27/2022

The FDA Just Changed the Wording on Plan B Packaging — Here's Why That's Huge

Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses, not just those who are women.

After the Roe Overturn, Masturbating Became the Safest Way For Me to Experience Pleasure

11/30/2022

After the Roe Overturn, Masturbating Became the Safest Way For Me to Experience Pleasure

The following story is a part of POPSUGAR's Sex in a Post-Roe World series, which explores how limited (or nonexistent) abortion access is changing how people approach sex, dating, and relationships.

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

11/24/2022

What Is Progestin-Only Birth Control, and Which Is Right For You?

Searching for the right birth control can feel like a serious quest, and sometimes it takes trial and error to decide on the right option for you.