Contraception
Woman almost dies after she claims birth control causes stroke
"I don't trust my body, and I don't feel safe after my body seemingly failed me, and I don't trust doctors or hospitals," Jenna Muscat told Newsweek.
Morning-after pill works better with common drug, study suggests
"This combination can be potentially put into routine clinical use to improve the effectiveness of emergency contraception," Raymond Li, told Newsweek.
Woman shares MRI scan to prove how contraceptive pill gave her two tumors
30-year-old Makenzie Hammond has been diagnosed with two hepatic adenomas in her liver, which are tumors that can develop as a result of taking the pill.
Republican lawmaker rants about contraception going against nature
"When pregnancy naturally occurs, that's nature doing what nature does," Wisconsin state Representative Chuck Wichgers said Wednesday.
Lauren Boebert says having kids is "cheaper" than paying for birth control
The Colorado representative's comments were "not factual and misleading," a women's policy expert said.
OTC birth control pill sparks surprising debate
The medical community is divided over the possible approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill, which also faces added political pressure.
Fury over man's response to wife refusing to take contraception: "Selfish"
A couple's argument over birth control has enraged social media users. "I'd happily just not have sex with him," wrote one commenter.
Post-Roe v. Wade fears realized as Trump judge approves contraception suit
Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas has become the first federal justice to approve a challenge to the right to contraception following overturning of abortion ruling.
Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk? Trump judge challenging right to birth control
The Texas judge recently gave an opinion in a case in which a Christian father is arguing Title X shouldn't be allowed to provide contraception to adolescents.
A condom shortage is forcing sex workers to reuse contraception
The Kenyan government will only be able to provide 150 million condoms, short of the expected demand of 262 million, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation Kenya.
"Why I gave up on birth control"
Within three months, I really started to experience the world differently.
Pregnancy Tests, Condoms Part of Family Dollar's Massive Product Recall
The latest recall by the discount chain include numerous sexual health, contraceptive, and dental care products.
Teens Having Sex Should Get Married, Not Use Birth Control: Republican
South Carolina state Senator Richard Cash equated the moral outrage around abortion to that exhibited in the lead-up to the abolition of slavery.
'I Feared the Loss of Roe v. Wade, So I Had a Vasectomy'
Women often have to fight for their right to contraception, but in my experience, my hand was held the entire way.
'I Gave Out Free Contraception at My Cafe—Residents Called The Police'
The kits contain two Plan B pills, condoms and a pregnancy test.
Mom Telling In-Laws They Should Have Helped Out for More Grandkids Cheered
"They told me it was unfair. That I was wrong. They deserve more grandkids," she wrote.
Texas Coffee Shop Offering Free Contraception Sparks Protests, Police Calls
Anti-abortion activists have questioned the legality of the coffee shop's initiative.
'I Went For a Contraceptive Check up, Doctors Made a Shocking Discovery'
I was dumbfounded. Aside from high blood pressure, I had no symptoms at all—nothing.
Republican Blasts State's Abortion Ban, Joins Dems to Protect Birth Control
"When you're banning abortion, you can't ban abortion and then not protect women's access to contraceptives," Representative Nancy Mace told Newsweek.
House Republicans Cast 157 Votes Against Protecting Same-Sex Marriage
The overturning of Roe v. Wade raised concerns about the ripple effect it could have on protections for same-sex marriages.
Walgreens Hit With Boycott Calls Amid Claims of Birth Control Sale Hassles
"Not acceptable," actress Michaela Watkins tweeted about Walgreens employees allegedly refusing to sell birth control. "Women are not cattle. You don't own us."
Vasectomy Inquiries Soar as Roe v. Wade Sparks Male Contraception Debate
The inquiries come as abortion and contraception have been thrust into the spotlight in the United States following the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
Squirrels To Be Given Contraception To Help Reduce Numbers
North American gray squirrels are considered an invasive species in the U.K., where the native red squirrel is now totally outnumbered.
Couple Claim Walgreens Cashier Refused to Sell Condoms Because of His Faith
The cashier "proceeded to embarrass me in front of other customers for my reproductive choices," Nate Pentz wrote in a complaint.
Contraception 'Should Not Be Legal,' Says Trump-Backed Candidate Eubanks
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."
Abortion Pills Sent to Ukraine as More Reports of Russian Rapes Emerge
The International Planned Parenthood Federation told Newsweek that there is "a significant demand" for emergency contraception and abortion pills in Ukraine.
Male Birth Control Explained As New Pill 99 Percent Effective in Mice
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.
'Trashy': Woman's Art Work Using Old Contraceptive Device Splits Opinion
"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.
Advocates Push for Birth Control Pill to Be Available Over the Counter
Pharmaceutical companies are seeking approval from the FDA to make the pills more easily available.
Booker, Maloney Sponsor Bill Ensuring Birth Control Access at Pharmacies
"Protecting Americans' access to contraception is more important than ever," Senator Cory Booker said in a statement.