How to Skip Your Period Safely
Growing up with a uterus, you’re taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you’re not pregnant. But periods are…
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…
Everything You Should Know About Emergency Contraception (Before You Need It)
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,…
A Complete Guide to How Birth Control Has Changed Over the Years
A lot has changed about birth control since you may have first learned about it—and if you’re getting information about birth control from older people in your life (your mom,…
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…