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Condoms not your favorite choice of birth control? Use condoms - video powered by Metacafe Check out the Nuvaring. Once a month, you insert a little flexible contraceptive ring inside you. It releases a low dose of hormones for 3 weeks to prevent you from getting pregnant. After 3 weeks, you remove the ring, which brings on your period. After 7 days, you insert a new ring for another 3 weeks, Read more
Recently, there has been a lot of hype regarding experimental birth control options for men. Both in the US and overseas, many researchers are developing methods that would allow men to share some of the responsibility, and one survey found that 50 percent of men would be willing to use a hormonal contraceptive. But the burden of pregnancy remains with the woman. Can we trust contraception Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. There's been some talk over, what, the last couple months, regarding ladies and their access to birth control. Or basic health care. Or abortions. Or breast exams. Really, pick any of them. Now, while I could (quite easily) get going regarding Komen's debacle with Planned Parenthood or the #issacircus of a Read more
The latest on hormonal birth control for dudes — CollegeCandy The hottest wizards out there — theBERRY Ryan Gosling says he's a "weird-looking guy" — YourTango 5 crazy ways to meet men — The Frisky Weight might not matter so much when it comes to dating — Huffington Post Today's hottest college courses — The Daily Beast How often do booty calls become girlfriends? — Em & Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more
More than ever, women are keeping up-to-date on the latest fitness classes and the newest health habits. But while women are staying on top of the trends, from Zumba to açaí berries, they may be putting some important health information on the back burner — their sexual health. Staying informed about birth control can help you take control of your body and be an advocate for your health at Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more
As women celebrate more than 50 years since the release of the birth control pill, those who feel the negative side effects of hormonal birth control have missed out on the party. Hormonal options range from the ring to the patch to the pill, but what if you want to avoid the consequences, including mood swings, weight gain, decreased sex drive, or other side effects? You're in luck — different Read more
For the first time, the Ad Council has produced a public service announcement for birth control. The council teamed up with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy to make a light-hearted ad that directs women to Bedsider.com, a site that lets you explore tons of birth control options. In the spot, a sunny French tune plays as couples confront awkward situations while Read more
