Birth control

What are the best birth control pills with the fewest side effects?

Sorting through the side effects so you don’t have to stress.

What are low-dose birth control pills, and how do they work?

Your guide to reliable protection.

Which birth control is best for endometriosis symptom management?

Annovera® vs. NuvaRing®

What is Opill® birth control?

Opill®: The First OTC Daily Contraceptive

Which Birth Control Pill Is Right for Me?

Five questions to ask yourself when choosing a birth control method

Birth Control and Sex Drive Explained

Do the pill and other forms of hormonal birth control affect libido? Nurx healthcare provider Cristin Hackel has answers.

5 Reasons So Many Women Get Birth Control Online

Learn the big reasons people love getting contraception through telemedicine.

How the emergency contraception pill works

Quick, safe, and easy options to help you prevent pregnancy when life catches you off guard.

Why Don’t Male Birth Control Pills Exist?

Every unplanned pregnancy starts with a penis — so why aren’t there more birth control options for men? 

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.

Can You Take Birth Control With Migraines?

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)

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.