Contraception

Jacky Eubanks, a candidate for Michigan's state house, said contraception gives people "the false sense of security that they can have consequence-free sex."

The International Planned Parenthood Federation told Newsweek that there is "a significant demand" for emergency contraception and abortion pills in Ukraine.

With condoms and vasectomies the only male contraceptive options available, here's what you need to know about birth control pills for men that scientists are working on.

"It should salute you and say; 'at your cervix!'" wrote one commenter on Reddit but others were not amused, with one less than impressed at the prospect of visiting a house and seeing a framed IUD.

Pharmaceutical companies are seeking approval from the FDA to make the pills more easily available.

"Protecting Americans' access to contraception is more important than ever," Senator Cory Booker said in a statement.

The procedure, which is generally considered to be permanent, prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm.

The man's family said they suspect drug use contributed to his death and are blaming the man's former fiancée for his untimely end.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is considering a document that would allow bishops to deny communion to pro-abortion politicians like Democratic President Joe Biden.

Are you taking birth control pills at the moment? Here are several tips on how to stay healthy while on the pill.

Lubbock officials voted down the "sanctuary city" ordinance last year over conflicts with state law and Supreme Court rulings. But residents vote for it, and Lubbock is now the 26th U.S. municipality to outlaw abortion procedures within city limits.

A birth control group has stressed that the contraceptive pill is safe and there should not be a repeat of the 1995 pill scare that led to unplanned pregnancies in the UK.

A list of things that increase the risk of blood clots to help put the AstraZeneca headlines into perspective.

Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was among those to share their story.

The founder of Planned Parenthood was a notorious racist and eugenicist.

It's more important than ever to ensure women the world over have the freedom and the means to make their own decisions about child-bearing.

The pandemic has impacted the global production chain for contraceptives—which could mean millions of unwanted pregnancies the world over.

In short, Plan B does not cause abortion.

Researchers believe women were worried the Trump administration would limit access to contraceptives.

As controversial new rules to expand the grounds on which companies can refuse to cover their employees' contraception hit a judicial barrier, state attorneys general speak to Newsweek.

Republicans would rather concuss America's brains with a prayer book and see higher abortion rates than solve a problem with contraception.

The warning comes amid what public health officials have dubbed an STI epidemic.

Some of Allergan's Taytulla birth control pill packages feature four placebos placed in the wrong order.

Unlike other male contraception trials, this study doesn't affect hormones.

Researchers say they have made a "major step forward."

The catch with this substance has been the risk of heart damage; now, researchers have overcome that danger.

Two kinds of birth control had a particularly strong link.

Moderating the patent monopolies to allow more competitive generic drugs would do the trick.

A possible, unexpected benefit of vasectomies could make men think twice about overlooking this birth control procedure.

All of us – our families, our communities, our economy – pay a price when there are barriers to contraceptive access.