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Dissolving female condom that protects against HIV

December 12, 2012
Researchers have developed a female condom which they claim can protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV by dissolving inside the body and releasing chemicals. Besides blocking the sperm, the condom …

Why popping pills is dangerous for you

October 4, 2012
Scene 1: My annoying headache refuses to go away, so I’ll just take an extra painkiller – after all what harm could one tablet cause?  Scene 2: Nowadays I don’t have time to eat a proper meal, so I should start having …

Prescription Birth Control – The Pill

July 31, 2012
Want to take the pill but don't know which one to choose? Watch this video to find out more. Oral contraceptive pills are one of the most important and reliable methods of contraception. They contain hormones and work by …

Birth control – how likely are you to get pregnant (Video)

November 19, 2012
Chances that you birth control failed? Don’t panic! The statistics aren’t as scary as you think. Find out how likely you are to get pregnant in this video. So, what is the best method of contraception? There is no "best" …

Why is male sterilisation the least preferred family planning method?

July 17, 2012
Family planning is a bone stuck in our governments throat. A recent survey conducted in 9 states showed that male sterialization remains the least  preferred means of family planning.  The survey was conducted in 284 districts …

Behavioural Birth Control (Video)

July 24, 2012
Birth control is a matter of choice. Behavioural birth control is divided into two main types: Withdrawal method Fertility awareness method The withdrawal method refers to the man ‘withdrawing’ when he is about to …

Birth Control: Dos and Don’ts

November 19, 2012
   This Valentine's Day sex is on the table. There is no point denying it.  And it is very important to know everything about all the different birth control methods before you decide to have sex.  The decision to choose …