Don’t Believe These Myths About Contraception
Without ongoing education, our knowledge about birth control is frozen in time. In The State of Your Birth Control, Lifehacker follows the history of contraception in the U.S. and explains…
Is ‘Fertility Awareness’ Contraception Right for You?
Without ongoing education, our knowledge about birth control is frozen in time. In The State of Your Birth Control, Lifehacker follows the history of contraception in the U.S. and explains…
How to Choose the Right Birth Control Pill for You
“The Pill” is not a monolith: There are hundreds of birth control pills out there, and they’re not all the same. But many people are never given a choice. They…
What to Expect When You’re Getting an IUD
Without ongoing education, our knowledge about birth control is frozen in time. In The State of Your Birth Control, Lifehacker follows the history of contraception in the U.S. and explains…
How to Choose a Birth Control Option If You’re Worried About Side Effects
Picking a birth control can seem scary, especially if you’re worried about the more extreme side effects. You may have heard the horror stories about the risks of organ perforation…
Here’s How Well the Most Common Birth Control Options Actually Work
One of the most important things to know when choosing a method of birth control is how well it works. That’s especially important in a country where childbirth is expensive,…
Think Twice Before Cutting a Pill in Half
You may want to cut a pill in half—maybe because you need a smaller dose, are trying to save on prescription costs, or have trouble swallowing larger pills. Cutting pills…
An Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is (Probably) Coming Soon
The U.S.’s first over-the-counter birth control pill may be on its way. A panel of FDA advisors voted unanimously to recommend approval of Opill, a progestin-only birth control pill that…
Family Dollar Is Recalling These Advil Products, FDA Says
Photo: Arne Beruldsen (Shutterstock) Family Dollar is voluntarily recalling multiple Advil products from an undisclosed number of their stores across the country. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
It Matters Which Rubbing Alcohol You Use for Disinfecting
Photo: Colleen Michaels (Shutterstock) Stronger is better, right? Concentrated dish soap degreases better. Higher proof rum will get you drunk faster. You even scoop your ice cream from the part…