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- Birth Control Controversy - Just Who's Controlling Whom?Catholic religious groups are opposed to Obama mandate on birth control coverage. What do you think of this critical issue?
How to Choose the Right Birth Control MethodAn array of birth control methods can leave women stumped about the healthiest choice for their lifestyle. Choosing the right birth control for you requires you to consider your health, lifestyle and sexual habits.- Catholic Groups Oppose Birth Control Coverage: Isn't Planned Parenthood the Best Kind?Should birth control be covered by insurance?
- Forcing Religious Affiliations to Cover Birth Control is UnconstitutionalThe overhaul of the healthcare system now requires religious affiliations to cover birth control starting in 2013, and the request for exemption was denied on Feb. 20. Here is why this new part of the healthcare overhaul is unconstitutional and wrong.
- Candidates and ContraceptionIn the wake of a Personhood Amendment on one ballot and six more coming, George Stephanopoulos's questions about contraception, and the answers given by candidates, are extremely relevant to slightly more than half this country's population: Women.
- Natural Methods of Birth ControlIf you are sexually active, regardless of how fertile you have been told you are, or think you are, you need to evaluate the situation. If you do not want to become pregnant, you should use a type of birth control.
- Fruitful MultiplicationThe Philippines is a predominately Catholic country but bursting to overflowing with so many poor people. No sane person can deny that the Filipino people desperately need birth control.
- All Unmarried Women Should Be on Birth ControlIf you are not married, but you are sexually active, it is best that you remain on birth control.
Smart Phone Birth ControlThese apps allow you to effectively prevent pregnancy with your preferred method, and get to know your body better.- Why is She Talking About This? 16-Year-Old Bride Courtney Stodden's Mom Says She's on Birth Control16-year-old bride is on birth control, according to her mother.
- Birth Control, the PillIs birth control right for you?
Free Birth Control Impact on American PharmaciesThe U.S has just approved a measure that will birth control free from insurance copays as of Jan. 1st, 2013
Birth Control Doesn't Require Pills, Patches and HormonesBirth control methods such as the pill, patch, IUD and shot are considered the norm, but can have nasty side effects. There are birth control methods that don't require the use of these items to prevent pregnancy.- 5 Birth Control Methods That Work Better Than You ThinkDid you know that breastfeeding is as effective as the Pill, and that "pulling out" works as well as condoms to prevent pregnancy? Find out more about surprisingly effective birth control techniques.
- Does Birth Control Really Make You Gain Weight?Birth control and weight gain seem to go hand in hand.
- Birth Control Side EffectsBirth Control Side Effects
How to Avoid PregnancyWhen the time is not right, you need to know how to avoid pregnancy with safe and effective means.- How Does "Natural Family Planning" Work for Conception and Birth Control?Natural Family Planning, or NFP as it's commonly called, is a form of birth control that utilizes the naturally occurring rhythms in a woman's body to either assist in or prevent pregnancy. While there are horror stories and skeptics, it works for some.
Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood: Some History and Discussion (Part II)This is the second part of two, and focuses on Planned Parenthood. The series is a response to the defunding of Planned Parenthood and of all federal birth control spending by the House of Representatives.- Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood: Some History and Discussion (Part I)When the House of Representatives defunded Planned Parenthood, a campaign to defame the group and its founder Margaret Sanger met success. But what is the history, and what does it mean?
- Studies in Censorship - Birth Control ReviewAnthony Comstock fights Planned Parenthood, censoring their material in the mail and in the courtroom.
God or the Beast?Corporations act like gods--and beasts.
The Pill at 50: Not Just Birth Control AnymoreFifty years of the birth control pill has brought it more than the nickname, "the pill." Since the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval in 1961, it's purposes have evolved and expanded in medicine. Is this good, bad, or does it matter at all?- Tips for Parents Before Putting Your Teen on Birth ControlA deep debate had centered for years on if parents should put their teen girls on birth control.
- What You Should Know About Birth Control MishapsMany women are aware of the different forms of birth control, however do you know about some of the dangers that coincide? There are good and bad sides to every form of birth control.
- Birth ControlBirth control is a very important part of our country. However, it is not available to minors. This paper will explain why it should be.
- New York City School Chancellor Jokes About Birth Control, 'Sophie's Choice'Cathie Black, just two weeks into her job as New York City school's chancellor, has created controversy by joking that parents should use birth control and comparing school situation to Sophie's Choice.
- Cathie Black's Birth Control Joke - Parents Not LaughingThe NY Daily News reports that New York City public schools Chancellor Cathie Black joked at a task force meeting Thursday night that the key to overcrowding in lower Manhattan is birth control
- Birth Control and Period FrequencyIs birth control that doesn't make you get a monthly period safe? Is it sending the wrong message to people? How are you supposed to know if you are pregnant?
The History of Birth Control, Part Two: 1900 to 2010For at least 30,000 years, humankind has sought methods of enjoying sex without incurring pregnancy. From condoms to blow-up dolls to the Internet, the search continues, with new approaches reflecting humankind's seemingly limitless inventiveness.
The History of Birth Control, Part One: 30,000 BCE to 1899 CEFor at least 30,000 years, humankind has sought methods to enjoy sex without incurring unwanted pregnancy. From masturbation to condoms to drugs, the search goes on, with untold approaches to meeting this need always on the techno-horizon.- Birth Control for Autistic TeensThere is a debate going on in the autistic community as to whether or not it is appropriate to force birth control on autistic teenagers. How would you handle the situation if it was your child?
- Birth Control Myth: Urinating After Sex Prevents PregnancyCan you prevent pregnancy by urinating after sex? Here are some of the things that you should know about this common birth control myth.
- Benefits and Contraindications of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) for Birth ControlIUDs have specific benefits for women who desire a long-term birth control option that is not permanent and requires minimal effort. However, certain contraindications mean that some women are not good candidates.
- Does the Antibiotic Azithromycin Affect Birth Control?Taking this antibiotic for bronchitis, and STD, or ear infection? See if it may be affecting your birth control.
- Green Birth Control Techniques: Balancing Effectiveness and SustainabilityHow green is your birth control technique? Read about hormone-free and waste-free methods for preventing pregnancy-- and find out how effective they really are.
- What to Discuss with Your Doctor Before Starting Birth ControlTo get the best birth control for you, you need to discuss some key things with your doctor before starting a birth control regimen.
How to Prevent or End an Unwanted Teen PregnancyStudies show that teens would rather have unprotected sex than talk to their parents about safe sexual practices. If you are a teen looking for ways to prevent or end a pregnancy, you can learn about your options here.- Birth Control and Hair GrowthSome birth control pills can have as an effect a rapid hair growth not only on your scalp, but also on other parts of your body.
- Should You Buy Your Teen Birth Control or Condoms?For many parents, the thought of their child having sex is a terrifying one by itself. But what to do if a teen asks a parent to provide condoms or birth control? Here's how to handle this uncomfortable parenting moment.
