There’s only one form of birth control that can prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs): the condom. OB-GYN Dr. Nicole Sparks gave In The Know a rundown on everything we need to ...

Using birth control beyond its expiration date puts you at risk of an unexpected pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection. Some condoms last longer than others. It all depends on what they're ...

External condoms are a popular method of birth control with a 98% effective rate. However it is important to use them correctly. Alternative options exist if this method does not suit you. Many people ...

Male birth control options are limited to using a condom or getting a vasectomy. You can also pull out right before ejaculation, but this is unreliable and not recommended. There is a male birth ...

The rubber may be hitting the road if a new gel for men proves effective in preventing pregnancies. The National Institutes of Health is funding an experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of ...

A bill moving through the Indiana Legislature seeks to create a new state-funded birth control program for low-income Hoosiers — but would only make certain methods available. (Getty Images) ...

Many unplanned pregnancies end in abortion, but options for male birth control are limited. Gender bias, along with other factors, may be slowing development. There cannot be equity in family planning ...

LYNN, MASS. (WHDH) - High schools in Lynn will soon make birth control, condoms, and emergency contraceptives available to students due to the city’s high teen pregnancy rate. The Lynn School ...