When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there may not be any warning signs. If you can’t answer “yes” to the question: are you having safe sex? – then you need to know that more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections are acquired every day worldwide. Much of this is preventable, and you can…
The past year and a half has been a tumultuous time for lot of people as the pandemic has ushered in a new normal, changing our lives in more ways than one. A large part of that involves managing almost every aspect of life with a large number of hours spent being at home, which…
Tracking your menstrual cycles and other any other changes on a regular basis has a number of benefits, especially if you’re considering getting pregnant, trying to prevent conception, or simply assessing your overall health. Monitoring your cycle is both empowering and fascinating as It’s more than just a method of both natural birth control and pregnancy achievement. It’s…
Women have taken their sexual health into their own hands and most will use birth control at some point in their life. There are a number of birth control options available to choose from. Identifying the best contraception which will work for your lifestyle and family planning can be extremely rewarding because it lets you…
We’ve seen how the use of antibiotics can potentially reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills if taken at the same time. In this continuation, we’ll take a look at other medication that can have an impact on the effectiveness of your contraceptives. When you take 2 or more medicines at the same time, the possibility…
There is a variety of different types of female contraceptives. Short-acting? Long-acting? It can be quite daunting to decide which one is best for you. In this article, we’re going to discuss a long-acting form of female contraception called an intrauterine device, also known as an IUD.
Are you tired or experiencing negative side effects of using birth control pills? The good news is that there are long-acting- and permanent contraceptive methods available. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the different types so that you can make an informed decision about which method suits you best. Make sure that…
Your body, your choice… or is it? What are your rights when it comes to contraception and pregnancy termination? In this article, we’re going to lay down the law (so to speak) so that you will never even have to think about this question ever again.
World Contraception Day takes place on September 26th. The campaign’s mission is to promote awareness, provide support and educate the public about the different methods of contraception that are available. We embrace the importance of the campaign and have therefore compiled a quick-study guide to educate all women in South Africa about the different types…
Roughly 25% of women fall pregnant accidentally while they’re on birth control. Why? Because they’re either not happy with the method they’re using (and therefore not fully committed to using it properly), or their contraception doesn’t match their lifestyle.