• Withdrawal As Contraception: What We Know

  

  What? Withdrawal? It's not just your grandmother's favorite method of birth control

• Another (Gender) Role Reversal In Contraception

  

  Another blog about new birth control techniques - this time, a new outpatient sterilization procedure for women being called a "female vasectomy."

• Two Cases Of Criminal HIV Infection

  

  Two recent legal cases around knowingly transmitting HIV to another person have hit the news. But does prosecution for this action make sense?

• The Pope, Africa, And Condom Controversy

  

  The Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI made headlines this week by denouncing condoms as a way to prevent HIV/AIDS while on his first visit to Africa.

• FDA Approves New Nitrile Female Condoms

  

  The FDA approved a new version of the female condom this week made of nitrile. Hopefully, this will mean a step forward for sexual health for women worldwide.

• Q&A: The Morning After Pill & Frequent Emergency Contraception Use

  A podcast addressing frequent use of emergency contraception or the morning after pill and why a consistent birth control plan is a better policy.

• The Brain: A Sexual Organ? Kinsey Institute on Jezebel

  Jennifer Bass praises Jezebel blogger Megan for a nice summary of Kinsey Institute research about the brain - is it really the largest sex organ?

• Q&A: Birth Control Effectiveness And Unprotected Sex

  Information about birth control and steps to take when considering stopping condom use with a partner after both test STI-free.

• Q&A: Does Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Reduce Pregnancy Risk?

  Vaginal bleeding after having sex for the first time is fairly common for women. What about the second time? Is it related to pregnancy risk?

• Q&A: Can I Get Pregnant From Dry Semen?

  Could dried semen on a man's penis cause pregnancy if inserted into the vagina after ejaculation?

• Q&A: Pregnancy Risk With Dry Sex

  Whether you call it dry sex or humping, is there a risk of pregnancy while doing it?

• Q&A: Pregnancy Risk From Using Condoms And Not Ejaculating

  Q&A about the pregnancy risk when condoms were used and the male partner didn't ejaculate.

• Q&A: Birth Control And Sexual Health Resources

  Q&A about preparing to have sex for the first time and how to determine the best forms of birth control for you.

• The Signs Of A Healthy Relationship

  

  Some questions about sexual health have fairly succinct answers. Other questions require a good deal of personal reflection.

• What Are The Best Condoms To Use Or The Safest?

  Ever wonder what type of condom is the best or safest to use? Dr. Debby Herbenick weighs in with her thoughts.

• Correct Condom Usage

  Male condoms sometimes get a bad reputation for breaking easily, which may or may not be warranted. Condoms are broken easiest when they are used improperly.

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