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  • Abstinence for Teens


    Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.

  • Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control? for Teens


    If you’re just talking with your doctor about birth control, you don’t need a pelvic exam. But you will need one for some kinds of birth control, like diaphragms.

  • Getting to Know Your Newborn for Parents


    When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.

  • Birth Control: Fertility Awareness for Parents


    Fertility awareness is a way to try to prevent pregnancy by not having sex around the time of ovulation. It is not a reliable birth control method for most people.

  • Dealing With Pain During Childbirth for Parents


    Learning all you can about childbirth pain is one of the best ways to help you deal with it when the time comes.

  • Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Can Vaginal Cleaning Prevent Pregnancy? for Teens


    Some people clean their vagina after having sex to prevent pregnancy, but it won’t work. If you decide to have sex, use reliable birth control instead.

  • Implantable Contraception for Teens


    Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Find out what implantable contraception is, how well it works, and more.

  • Birth Control: Withdrawal for Parents


    Even for people who think they are doing it correctly, withdrawal is not an effective way to prevent pregnancy.

  • Spermicide for Teens


    Spermicides should be used with another birth control method, such as condoms or a diaphragm. They be used alone but are not very effective that way.

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