Like any birth control method, there are benefits and disadvantages. Here are some of the main differences between the copper IUD (AKA Paragard) and hormonal IUDs: Lasts up to 12 years. The copper IUD ...

In-clinic abortion is a very safe, simple, and common procedure. Serious problems are really rare, but like all medical procedures, there can be some risks. For more accurate abortion options, please ...

Internal condoms (AKA female condoms) have lots of benefits. You’re protecting yourself from both pregnancy and STDs when you wear one, so they take the worry out of sex. Plus: they’re hypoallergenic ...

Where can I get more information about LGBTQ+ issues? There are lots of places online where you can find info about LGBTQ+ issues and to get connected with communities. Here are a few ideas of where ...

Trichomoniasis symptoms can be hard to notice and may come and go, so most people don’t know they have it. If you do notice signs of trich, get tested right away. For more accurate abortion options, ...

Someone asked us: I had an abortion with pills and I’m worried that my doctor will find out. Can you tell if someone had an abortion? There’s a small chance that your medication abortion won’t work ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) that Medicaid patients cannot sue to enforce their right to see their qualified ...

Someone asked us: Can birth control make you gain weight? It depends. Most types of birth control don’t affect your weight. But there are some methods that may cause weight gain in some people. There ...

Hormones play a major part in puberty, your menstrual cycle, and pregnancy. The hormones in birth control can affect your body in different ways, and people react differently to hormonal birth control ...

If you’re 17 or younger, you need your parent or guardian’s consent to get gender-affirming hormone replacement therapies (HRT) like testosterone and estrogen. However, some states are trying to pass ...

Imagine you’re in a sexual situation, and you know exactly what you want to do physically. Maybe you’re cuddling with a friend and you really want to kiss them, but you don’t want to go further than ...

We get a lot of questions about the difference between STI and STD, and the answer is actually pretty simple: there isn’t really a difference. STD stands for “sexually transmitted disease,” and STI ...