Birth Control

You can use Planned Parenthood's birth control quiz to determine the answer! Answer a few simple questions and the quiz will help steer you in the right direction for you at this moment. Read More

Smoking while using a hormonal method of birth control puts a woman at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, and this risk gets higher as women get older. If you smoke, and you’re taking a hormonal... Read More

The contraceptive patch is a hormonal method of birth control. It is a small patch you or your partner can wear to prevent pregnancy. It sticks to the skin like a Band-Aid. The patch contains both est... Read More

Birth control pills are a hormonal method of preventing pregnancy. Hormonal methods work very well to prevent pregnancy, but do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STD... Read More

Did you forget to use a condom? Was there any penetration before you used a condom? Did the condom break? Are you worried that you did not take your birth control as required? Were you forced to have ... Read More

Using more than one condom at a time, whether you’re using a male condom or a female condom, is never a good idea. Why? When condoms rub together they can break or tear. Any break or tear, no matter h... Read More

Step by step instructions on how to buy condoms at the store: Go to the store. Pick the condoms you want - check the expiration date and box for damages. Go up to counter. Make purchase. ... Read More

Condoms are the ONLY form of protection that can both help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and prevent pregnancy? This is why it's important to use them. Read More

In addition to distributing condoms around the country, the campaign will be expanding their focus this year to work with youth interested in organizing for improved condom availability on their campu... Read More

Emergency Contraception (EC), also called the Morning-after Pill or Plan B, prevents pregnancy after sex. If your condom broke or you didn't use birth control, you can use EC right away or up to five ... Read More