Stealthing, or non-consensual removal of a condom or barrier-method during sex in secret, is becoming more of a topic in sexual health and awareness. With stealthing being ruled illegal in California ...

For adolescent patients, routinely take a sexual history, discuss the use of barrier methods, and perform relevant examinations, screenings, and vaccinations, according to a new policy statement on ...

One of the oldest forms of contraception, these are sheaths - usually made of latex - that trap the sperm when a man climaxes. Unlike hormonal forms of contraception, they also provide considerable ...

After you give birth, you can get pregnant even before your period returns! It’s smart to plan ahead, and to research your options for birth control. Here we take a look at three female barrier ...

(CNN) — Plastic wrap. Plastic bags. These are some of the workarounds teens use to protect themselves from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, pediatrician Dr. Laura Grubb, a specialist in ...

Birth control can be an awkward topic. But it’s an important heart-to-heart talk to have before sex with your partner. Sharing the responsibility of protection from the start can prevent unwanted ...

Birth control for teens is not significantly different from birth control for adults. Options range from barrier protection to pills and implants. There is no single best option and people should use ...