Gianna Christine on finding independence through birth control

In today's digital age, social media is filled with health and lifestyle information. For many women, the sheer volume of ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Eugenics and Birth Control

The "science" of eugenics proposed that human perfection could be developed through selective breeding. In the late ...
Everyday Health

3 in 10 Women Who Take Over-the-Counter Birth Control Previously Used No Contraception

Two years after the FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows it’s effectively expanding access to contraception. Women who took nonprescription Opill (norgestrel) ...
CNN

‘The most feminist thing you can do for yourself is not take birth control’: The shifting politics of the pill

Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for ...
Healthline

Over-the-Counter Birth Control Led to Dramatic Rise in Contraceptive Access

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Birth Control Before the Pill

Since ancient times, women all over the world have used a variety of methods for contraception. Prior to the introduction of the Pill, however, choices were limited and existing methods were less than ...
Forbes

Natural Cycles And The Rise Of Hormone-Free Birth Control

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geri Stengel writes about the success factors of women entrepreneurs. Track your cycle with confidence — Natural Cycles pairs with ...
gizmodo

Scientists Discover Surprising Link Between Birth Control Pills and Emotional Eating

The birth control pill might come with more risks than assumed. A study out this week suggests the most common oral contraceptive can raise the odds of a particular form of binge eating. Researchers ...