contraception

'Australia's most sexually active woman' explains why she needs to take time off work after recent hospitalization

The sex worker known as “Australia’s most sexually active woman” has detailed a recent health ordeal that has taken a severe toll on her physical and mental health.

Florida pervert sent to prison for raping 13-year-old girl, forcing her to take Plan B while threatening to kill her

Once his sentence is completed, Robert McGuire will have to register as a sex offender, and will need to complete 10 years of sex offender probation.

UConn installs emergency 'Plan B' contraception vending machines on campus

“This is just one of the many ways we’re working to expand access to contraception and other important medications in Connecticut," Gov. Ned Lamont said.

This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception.

LA-based startup pushing condomless male contraceptive raises $200K in new funding

NEXT Life Sciences said that that the Male Contraceptive Initiative will continue funding development of its innovative male contraceptive, Plan A.

Senator causes 'uproar' with bill that would criminalize masturbation, casual sex — but he says it's just to point out 'double standards'

The Mississippi state senator's Contraception Begins at Erection Act "caused an uproar" online.

Teen condom use is falling for a disturbing reason, according to a sexual health expert

"It's such a difficult barrier convincing young people that birth control isn't enough, and that you do need to protect yourself from STIs," posited one prophylactic pro.

NYC to control rat population with birth-control pills instead of poison: Saving 'lots of precious little lives'

New York City's fight against rats has entered the furry beasts' bedrooms, with the City Council approving a measure to lace rat traps with rodent birth control.

Condom maker claims you'll have the best sex ever — or your money back

They've got a lot of condom-fidence in their product.

Desperate Democrats push conspiracy theory of GOP war on contraceptives

The Democratic charge that Republicans are somehow working to cut off access to contraception is so ludicrously unfounded that it amounts to an outlandish conspiracy theory.

Senate Democrats fail to advance bill protecting access to birth control nationwide

The upper chamber voted 51-39 to advance the Right to Contraception Act. which would have enshrined protections for Americans' access to birth control and prohibited future bills to curb those...

Trump vows to ‘never advocate’ for birth-control restrictions after uproar

"I DO NOT SUPPORT A BAN ON BIRTH CONTROL, AND NEITHER WILL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!" Trump declared on Truth Social.

Male contraceptive under development blocks sperm with quick injection, easily reversible

"It's all of the juice and none of the seed," L.R. Fox, the 29-year-old founder and CEO of NEXT Life Sciences, told The Post.

'IUD for men' shows 'positive' results on par with vasectomy in early trials

ADAM, a first-of-its-kind water-soluble hydrogel, was found to significantly reduce sperm motility and concentration.

Boozy New Year's Eve hookups to spark spike in morning-after pill sales: study

A new study by researchers at Texas Tech University says New Year's Eve revelers will be much more likely to have unprotected sex -- more than any other festive holiday,...

Experts warn about hidden birth control pill risks after 2 young women die in the same month

A coroner has warned about the risks of the contraceptive pill after two women died in the same month in similar circumstances.

Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would require free condoms to be handed out at public high schools

The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Caroline Menjivar, aims to prevent and reduce unintended teen pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections among high school students.

Young woman faces open-heart surgery after birth control goes horribly wrong

Cloe Westerway, 22, underwent a standard routine procedure to have a contraceptive implant inserted two years ago in a women's health clinic, but in the following days, things started to take...