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A 3D rendering of a sperm cell.

Next-generation male contraceptives could rely on the perfect temperature

By Laura Baisas

Sweat sensor worn like a ring on finger

A new noninvasive patch could monitor a vital hormone

Black truck with purple screen that says "pharmacists know mifepristone saves lives" driving around Phoenix during abortion pill lawsuits

Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Bird control pills, IUD, ring, and other hormonal birth control options illustrated in pink, purple, blue.

Where is all the hormone-free birth control?

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

three MysteryVibe products

These sex toys are designed to heal, one orgasm at a time

By Charlie Surbey, Sandra Gutierrez G.

Eight tampons on a red background

How worried should you be about the ingredients in tampons?

By Colleen Wood / Undark

In a post-Roe world, contraception failure is riskier than ever

In a post-Roe world, contraception failure is riskier than ever

By Sarah Varney / KHN

Over-the-counter birth control pills could change reproductive care in the US

Over-the-counter birth control pills could change reproductive care in the US

By Lucas Berenbrok and Marian Jarlenski / The Conversation

US Vice President Kamala Harris holds up a map of state abortion bans post-Roe v. Wade

The Biden administration plans to expand abortion access in all states

By Laura Baisas

Exterior shot of entrance to Federal Trade Commission building in Washington DC

FTC sues data broker for selling sensitive information, including abortion clinic visits

Juicy peach with slit to represent vabbing on an orange background

Does ‘vabbing’ work? The truth about vaginal pheromones.

By Lyric Aquino

Pharmacist in white jacket with brown beard and thick glasses denying a prescription for contraceptives after abortion ban

Abortion bans are impeding access to ulcer, arthritis, and cancer medications

By Kate Baggaley

Pad with red sequins next to two tampons, yellow hormone pills, and an alarm clock to represent irregular periods

How do vaccines affect periods? A big COVID survey lays out some clues.

By Kate Baggaley

Emergency contraceptives prevent pregnancy.

What’s the difference between morning-after pills and abortion medications?

By Kate Baggaley

Hand holding a pen placing sticky note on planner, a good way to track your period without an app.

How to track your own period—without an app

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Person with long dark hair in a maternity dress in front of a window looking sad because of a miscarriage

Miscarriages could become more dangerous in a post-Roe world

By Kate Baggaley

A photo of a person taking a pill

Mail-order abortion medication would increase healthcare access, not risk

By Ushma Upadhyay / The Conversation

close up of a woman holding a positive pregnancy test

What science tells us about abortion bans

By Rachel Feltman

hand against pink background holding phone with fertility app open

Fertility apps are a pain in the uterus. Here’s how to make them better.

By Alexandra Frost

Spiky cactus and SARS-CoV-2 viral particles on a pale yellow background to represent COVID vaccines and infertility misinformation

These urologists are setting the record straight about penises and COVID

By Hallie Lieberman