No birth control method is a guarantee against pregnancy, and some types work better than others. Missing a dose or taking birth control with certain medications may increase your risk of pregnancy.

It’s happened at the last two parties I’ve gone to in the Bay Area: At a certain point in the evening, a group of women ends up sitting together, forming a slightly closed-off circle. Maybe a single ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.