Let’s Talk Contraception: Emergency Contraception
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that 1 in 9 American women — 11 percent — has used the “morning-after pill.” This means that in the United States, 5.8 million...
View ArticleContraception in the Zombie Apocalypse
The zombie horde approaches. Photo: Caio Schiavo If you’ve watched a zombie movie with your friends, you’ve probably talked about what kinds of weapons you’d be packing in case of a zombie apocalypse....
View ArticleLet’s Talk Contraception: Dispelling Myths About Emergency Contraception
Since 1998, when the Food and Drug Administration first approved the morning-after pill, there have been controversies about its sale and use. Initially, age restrictions were enforced to regulate its...
View ArticleContraception Then and Now
When it comes to contraception, one thing is for sure: We’ve come a long way! And while the future might have even better things in store, like reversible male birth control, superior condoms, or...
View ArticleNo, the Morning-After Pill Is Not the Abortion Pill
The other week, I was talking to a family member about the threats to contraception access in this country, “thanks” to our new president and his fanatical administration. He thought it was ridiculous...
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