Non-hormonal contraception options

Aug 21, 2007 - I know there are always tons of contraception related questions in here. But I just wanted to throw this one out there b/c I have a gyn appointment coming up and I need to be prepared with questions and suggestions. I took Yaz for about two months and realized I'd very much prefer not to take bc. - 12 Comments

Male Contraceptive pills

Nov 13, 2009 - The male contraceptive pill has been in the works for more than three decades now. What's taking so long? Well, from a scientific standpoint, a male pill is much more difficult to develop than the female version. - 2 Comments

What are the chances

Jul 27, 2009 - What are the chances of becoming pregnant? I have been on Minerva-35 for 6 years and last night during intercourse with my boyfriend, the condom burst. We always use a condom and this is the first time a condom has ever broken. - 4 Comments

Anti-Abortion Group to Protest Palin

Nov 18, 2009 - When she was running for governor of Alaska in 2006, Sarah Palin reportedly said that even if her then-14-year-old daughter were raped, she would "choose life" and force her to bear a child. Comments like that that have endeared the fiery Alaskan politician to most pro-life voters, who lionized her for not aborting her Down's Syndrome baby. But Trig isn’t enough to protect Palin from a phalanx of anti-abortion activists who plan to protest her appearance on Thursday to promote her book in the conservative heartland of Indiana. - 12 Comments

Growing up is harder in your 20's

Nov 11, 2009 - So lately, I've been faced with a number of issues that would only occur at this stage in life. I'm a quarter of century and my body is changing, my brain is changing and my general approach to life, health and fitness have changed. My parents have also decided after 34 years of marriage to take a break. - 0 Comments

Is your Sex life suffering?

Nov 07, 2009 - * Wonderful partner, gorgeous baby and a fantastic sex life may seem like the ideal dream but is it realistic? Sleepless nights and your partner’s body insecurities after child birth may not be the best recipe for a fantastic sex life. If you are both content with sex not being on the agenda for a while then that’s fine but if it’s causing frustration within your relationship then it’s important to try to improve it. - 7 Comments

Sex is good for fighting cancer !

Nov 07, 2009 - Sex is good for you: For fighting cancer to the common cold - it's just what the doctor ordered (and men benefit most!) • By A. Magee Making love could be one of the few pleasures in life that is genuinely good for you, say researchers. Not only does a healthy sex life boost mood, but there is growing evidence to show it boosts your physical well-being, too - from increasing longevity to reducing the risk of erectile dysfunction and even heart attack. - 4 Comments

Intimacy After Childbirth - When Can We Have Sex Again?

Nov 07, 2009 - Intimacy After Childbirth - When Can We Have Sex Again? You and your partner have just had a beautiful baby, but you are still wondering when you can have sex again. Don't worry, this is a concern on many parents' minds, and a valid one since intimacy is vital to your relationship. - 8 Comments

Crying During or After Sex: What Could It Mean

Oct 28, 2009 - Crying During or After Sex: Why it Happens to Women and What it Could Mean If you’ve ever noticed a tear rolling down your cheek during intercourse, you were likely confused, frustrated, or maybe even embarrassed. But rest assured, it happens to the best of us and it’s not as uncommon as you may think. In fact, many women find themselves bursting into tears for no obvious reason, leaving their partners puzzled as well. - 5 Comments

Unsafe abortions kill 70,000 a year, harm millions

Oct 14, 2009 - Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:29pm EDT Source Abortion rates fall but unsafe abortions still kill 70,000   Women in countries with restrictive laws are at risk   Dangerous abortion imposes heavy economic, health burden     By Kate Kelland LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Increased use of contraceptives has pushed global abortion rates down, but unsafe abortions kill 70,000 women each year and seriously harm or maim millions more, a global report said on Tuesday. Despite easier access to abortion with restrictions being relaxed in many countries, the number of abortions fell from an estimated 45.5 million in 1995 to 41.6 million in 2003, the report by the U.S.-based Guttmacher Institute said.   But the study found a stubbornly high number -- almost 20 million -- of unsafe abortions, mostly in poorer countries and often carried out by the women themselves using inappropriate drugs or herbal potions, or by untrained traditional healers. - 88 Comments