Birth Control & Pregnancy

Kinsey Confidential has compiled all of our most frequently asked questions and general information about Birth Control and Pregnancy on our Birth Control and Pregnancy Resource Pages.

Recent Posts in the Birth Control Category:

Doctors Need To Be On the Lookout For Reproductive Coercion

According to new recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, doctors should be aware of and screen for reproductive coercion.
What Really Happens at Family Planning Centers?

Find out what research says about what really happens in family planning centers, including Planned Parenthood.
IUDs: The Facts Of The Matter

Kinsey Institute intern Rosalyn Sternberg discusses a new study demonstrating the effectiveness of IUDs.
Thanks Mom! A Mother’s Day Tribute

In honor of this Mother’s Day, J. Bradley Blankenship recognizes mothers everywhere by sharing a story about his own mom giving him 'the sex talk'.
Q&A: Oral Contraceptives & Sex Drive

It is true that hormonal contraception has been linked with low desire among women.
Q&A Pregnancy Without Penetration?

Rubbing genitals together does not result in pregnancy – at least as long as no semen gets inside the vagina or too close to the vaginal entrance.
Q&A: What Are Our Birth Control Options? What About IUDs?

Many couples struggle with finding a birth control option that is right for them in terms of cost, convenience, health issues, side effects, and more.
Another Perspective To Consider in the Debate about Birth Control

As political hostilities rise in the debate about birth control and healthcare legislation, one should ask if all perspectives of this issue have been explored?
Q&A I Gave A Lap Dance, Can I Get Pregnant?

There are typically no sperm in pre-ejaculate and as he didn’t actually ejaculate, there were no sperm leaving his body
Full Coverage of Contraception Costs for Insured Employees

The Obama administration recently announced that contraceptives must now be covered by employer-sponsored health insurance plans.
Hormonal Birth Control & Sexual Functioning–What’s The Deal?

Recent research suggests that using a hormonal method of birth control is associated with decreased sexual functioning...what's the deal?
Green Sex: The Sustainability of Safe Sex

Condoms protect against more than just pregnancy and STIs, they also can prevent adding a pair of little carbon footprints onto your own.
More Women In The US Are Choosing Not To Have Children

A new study has highlighted that nearly 20% of older women in the US do not have children, compared to 10% in the 1970s.
Will New Emergency Contraception Drug UPA, Win FDA Approval?

Guest Blogger Makenzi Brock writes about a (controversial) alternative that gives women two more days to prevent conception
Switzerland Company Now Sells Extra-Small Condoms For Teen Boys

Recognizing that teens are sexually active and many forgo using condoms because of fit, a Switzerland company sells extra-small condoms for young teen males.
Only One Quarter Of Women Report Using Condoms During Anal Sex

A survey revealed that less than one-quarter of heterosexual women reported using contraceptives during anal sex, compared to the majority of gay/bisexual men.