Birth Control

Should You Take Emergency Contraception?

The Nurx medical team created this guide to help you understand whether to take emergency contraception if you're using another birth control method.

6 Morning-After Pill Facts

Everyone's talking about emergency contraception right now, but we need to separate truth from rumor about this pregnancy prevention tool.

Migraines and Birth Control

Does the pill make migraine headaches better or worse? A Nurx medical provider has answers.

Quiz: Hormones and Headaches

Test your knowledge of the tricky relationship between migraine, menstruation and female hormones.

Two Ways to Delay Your Period

Need to prevent bleeding from taking the edge off of a vacation or big event? Doctors on the Nurx medical team explain your period-stopping options.

The Birth Control Flow Chart

Confused by all the birth control options? This chart offers guidance on which method might be best for you.

If You Want a Baby Soon-ish (But Not Yet)

6 Medications You Shouldn’t Take With the Birth Control Pill

6 Things to Know About the Birth Control Ring

Looking for a birth control method that uses less headspace than a daily pill? The ring might be for you.

8 Morning After Pill Myths (+ 1 Truth)

Birth Control for Vegans: Options and Effectiveness

“Why I Love My Birth Control Method”

From stress-free cycles to no periods, period, real Nurx patients share why they're so into their birth control of choice.

Gyno Issues Birth Control Can (and Can’t) Help

Making a Morning-After Less of a Stress

Delivering prescription-only Ella with overnight shipping marks the beginning of Nurx Now, our new urgent care service.

Quiz: What’s Your Morning After Pill IQ?

Test your knowledge of ella®, Plan B, and how to prevent pregnancy after sex has already happened.

What Nurx NP Jenny Pappas Wants You to Know

Birth Control for 6 Types of Moms

Whether you've had your last baby or just want to put fertility on hold while you catch your breath, you might appreciate these tips on the best birth control for your stage of mom-hood.

Blood Clots and Birth Control

With news of a COVID-19 vaccine potentially creating risk for a type of blood clot, our medical team wants to make sure you know the facts.