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This past weekend, the New York Times ran an article about controversies around the Yaz and Yasmin brands of birth control pills, citing both research studies (that show mixed results in regard to safety and risks) and lawsuits brought against Bayer (the manufacturer of both brands) by women who claim to have developed health problems [...]
Already today I’ve heard from a few people who have questions about a study recently published in the journal Contraception that suggests that pulling out (the withdrawal method of birth control) rivals condoms in terms of effectiveness in reducing pregnancy risk. Before you accept that as a take-home message, though, let me share my thoughts [...]
Having taught human sexuality classes for years and having worked in health clinics, I have been asked many times whether it’s harder to get pregnant after a woman stops taking the birth control pill. The idea that it’s harder for a woman to get pregnant after stopping the birth control pill is a myth. The [...]
Many women who are exploring their options for birth control consider taking birth control pills (also called oral contraception). They are, after all, one of the most commonly used forms of contraception in many developed countries and – when taken correctly and consistently – are about 97% to 99% effective at preventing pregnancy… though they [...]
Last week, I introduced my “Must #1 for Great Sex.” In this 2nd “must”, you might be thinking that I’m referring to orgasm – and for those of you who really want an orgasm, that may be it. However, I’m talking about “needs” more broadly, encouraging you to get what you need in order to feel [...]
Loading ...Longtime MSP readers will know that we are big fans of Clarisse Thorn‘s writing: she intelligently tackles important sex topics such as BDSM, sexual submission, open relationships, and sex-positivity. So we of course were super-excited when her book, Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser, came out (available on Amazon and Smashwords and in paperback). Clarisse [...]
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