Kinsey Confidential Posts Tagged With 'contraceptives'

  • IUDs: The Facts Of The Matter

    Kinsey Institute intern Rosalyn Sternberg discusses a new study demonstrating the effectiveness of IUDs.

  • Q&A: Oral Contraceptives & Sex Drive

    It is true that hormonal contraception has been linked with low desire among women.

  • 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.

  • Q&A: Cunnilingus, Fellatio, And Safer Sex

    For both cunnilingus and fellatio, there is the risk of passing chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes and most likely even HPV.

  • 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?

  • Q&A After Sex, Vagina Is Itchy & Puffy

    How do you know what’s going on? Aside from checking in with a healthcare provider, you might try experimenting

  • 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.

  • Plus-Size Girls Are More Likely To Have Sex Early And Unprotected

    A new study finds that overweight teen girls are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex earlier and are less likely to use contraceptives.

  • Survey Reveals Major Gaps In Young Adults’ Knowledge On Safe Sex

    A recent study of 18- to 29-year old unmarried adults reveals startling gaps in young adults' knowledge about safe-sex practices and pregnancy.