Birth Control

Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and STDs. If you choose to have sex, condoms are the only method that protects against pregnancy AND STDs! That is why it is smart to use... Read More

What are your plans for winter break? Going ice skating with some friends? Watching your favorite holidy movies like Elf and Nightmare Before Christmas? Finding the perfect gift for someone ... Read More

Yesterday was Thx Birth Control Day, a chance to share all of the reasons we say “thank you” to birth control! TeenSource interviewed several people to find out why they were grateful for birth contro... Read More

Next Tuesday, Nov. 13, is Thanks Birth Control Day -- a day dedicated to showing a little extra love for our implants, pills, patches, and IUDs. Millions of people have used birth control to plan i... Read More

First, birth control is not always about preventing pregnancy, some women use birth control to lessen their period cramps, clear up their skin, or make their periods more regular. There are many diffe... Read More

Here’s how: Get to Know Your Rights: Teens in California have a right to comprehensive sex education! Make sure your high school offers sex ed and learn about what topics must be covered in... Read More

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Happy 12th anniversary to Nexplanon! What is Nexplanon? It’s a birth control implant that is inserted into the upper arm, lasts for up to three years, and is over 99% effective. Nexplanon used to be c... Read More

If you are sexually active and aren’t ready to have a baby anytime soon, it’s important to get started on the birth control method that is right for you. If you haven’t started having sex yet, it’s a ... Read More

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