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What is Smegma?
Smegma is the thick, white, cheesy substance that collects under the foreskin of the penis. In men, smegma collects between the foreskin and the he...
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Vaginal Ring for Birth Control
A vaginal ring is a birth control option for women. Leave the ring in for 4 weeks, then put a new one in. If you use NuvaRing, you’ll put a new rin...
Read moreHow to Safely Get Off Birth Control
You can stop the pill on your own any time -- no need to finish your pack. To avoid getting pregnant, use another birth control method right away. ...
Read moreBirth Control Patch (Transdermal Contraceptive)
You'll need a doctor's prescription for the patch. Depending on your income, you also may get the patch for free from your local public health clin...
Read moreIUD Vs. Birth Control Pills: what to Consider
If you want to avoid pregnancy, you may choose an intrauterine device (IUD) or birth control pills from the many options available. Unlike other fo...
Read moreBirth Control: what Type is Right for You?
You have a lot of choices for birth control, from condoms to caps to pills. If you decide to take a birth control pill, ask your doctor how long yo...
Read moreBirth Control Implants (Contraceptive Implants)
Birth control implants are devices that go under a woman's skin. Hormonal implants work more than 99% of the time. Only condoms prevent STDs. You c...
Read moreDepo-Provera (Birth Control Shot)
Depo-Provera is a birth control method that women can get as a shot. How long does the Depo-Provera shot take to work? What happens if I’m late get...
Read moreBirth Control Myths
That’s why the pull-out, or withdrawal, method isn’t foolproof. They prevent ovulation and thickening of the mucus around the cervix, which makes i...
Read moreWhat it Means to Be Transgender
Friedman, PhD, a clinical psychologist in St. Louis who specializes in gender identity and transgender issues. When people make changes to match th...
Read moreTypes of IUDs: which One is Right for You?
Hormonal IUDs have a hormone called progestin levonorgestrel. Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, and Skyla are the four leading brands of hormonal IUDs. Eff...
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