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Emergency Contraception: How It Works and When to Use ItEmergency contraception can prevent up to 95% of pregnancies — best within 24 hours, effective out to 5 days. How Plan B, ella, and the copper IUD compare.
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Is It Normal to Have a Low Sex Drive?1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men report months of low sexual interest. What usually causes a low sex drive — and the one question that decides whether it matters.
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What Happens at a Sexual Health Checkup?A sexual health checkup takes 15–30 minutes and is mostly a conversation plus a urine sample. Here's every step, from booking to results.
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How to Talk to a New Partner About STI TestingAbout 4 in 10 students discuss STI testing before sex, though 88% say it matters. When to bring it up, scripts that work, and what a reaction means.
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Water-Based vs. Silicone Lube: What's the Actual Difference?Neither water-based nor silicone lube is "better" — they do different jobs. Plus the WHO osmolality guideline 7 of 12 tested lubes fail, and when to use each.
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Why Am I Experiencing Pain During Sex? Common CausesUp to 3 in 4 women experience painful sex at some point. Common causes of pain during sex — physical, hormonal, psychological — and when to see a doctor.
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Condoms vs. Birth Control Pills: Which Protects You Better?Condoms are 87% effective with typical use; the pill is 93% — but only condoms protect against STIs. Here's what the data says, and when to use both together.
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How to Choose a Birth Control Method That Fits Your Life42.8 million US women use birth control, but the most popular method isn't the most effective. Compare your options and find one that fits your real life.
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