Sexual health is an important part of overall well-being, and using protection during sex is important to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While male condoms ...

Editor's note: This article has been updated to clarify that Veru's FC2 Female Condom is available directly from the company without a prescription. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

Today, there are dozens of types of birth control, from the IUD to the pill to injections and beyond. But, many people still prefer one of the simplest forms: the condom. Statista reports that about ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

People can buy over-the-counter birth control without a prescription from drugstores, online retailers, or telehealth companies. Some options protect against STIs, and others can provide 24-hour ...

Perhaps people would be more prone to using condoms if they knew more about the various types. So many of us just know about the standard latex ones handed out in candy dishes at Planned Parenthood or ...