(Reuters Health) – Up to 17 percent of young adults in the U.S. may be using “withdrawal” to prevent pregnancy, although not necessarily relying just on that method, a new study finds. In the sample ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

When exploring birth control options, few methods offer the multifaceted advantages found in condoms. Beyond their fundamental role in preventing unwanted pregnancies, these versatile latex or ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

New research by Gallo and colleagues (2022), published last week in The Journal of Sex Research, tests a new condom created by Futura Medical—a pharmaceutical company in the UK. This new condom “was ...