June 11, 2013: U.S. Ends Effort to Limit Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
FDA will heed court order mandating that women, girls of all ages have over-the-counter access

June 05, 2013: Court OKs Non-Prescription Sale of Certain 'Morning-After' Pills
Two-pill versions of emergency contraceptive will be available while legal system decides the issue

June 03, 2013: Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex
Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment

May 03, 2013: Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Women on low-estrogen formulations report more pain overall, and during sex

April 10, 2013: Physician-Assisted Suicide Program Rarely Used, Study Finds
Terminally ill patients in Washington state not rushing to get lethal prescriptions or use them

April 08, 2013: IUDs Safe Contraceptives for Teens, Study Finds
Researchers conclude new intrauterine devices provide long-term, worry-free protection

April 08, 2013: Can Penis Size Sway Women's Choice of Mate?
Shown images of naked mannequins, females tended to favor better-endowed candidates, study found

April 01, 2013: Consensual Sex Typically Doesn't Begin Before Teen Years, Study Finds
Surveys find sexual intercourse, pregnancy more common at 14 and older

March 12, 2013: Millions Still Lack Access to Modern Contraception, Study Says
One-fifth of married women in eastern, central and western Africa are without reliable birth control, research shows

February 25, 2013: Teen Pregnancy-Prevention Program Works, Study Says
Youth development is an essential component

January 29, 2013: Good 'First-Time' Sex May Set Stage for Future Enjoyment
Whether loss of virginity was a positive experience or not linked to later sexual satisfaction, study finds

January 24, 2013: Ob/Gyn Group Urges Docs to Help Prevent 'Octomom'-Type Multiple Births
Pregnancies involving 3 or more embryos cause undue hardship for mother and children, experts say

January 23, 2013: Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say
Leading ob/gyn group urges doctors to screen for this and other forms of sexual coercion

January 23, 2013: Condoms Don't Diminish Sexual Pleasure, Study Finds
Misperceptions can raise risk for STDs, HIV and unintended pregnancy

January 09, 2013: IUD Might Ease Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Study Suggests
Hormone-treated device improved quality of life, researchers report

November 26, 2012: Give Teens Access to Emergency Contraception, Pediatricians Say
American Academy of Pediatrics encourages physicians to discuss methods such as Plan B

October 26, 2012: Is 'Sex Addiction' Real? Some Experts Say So
Proposed criteria focus on behaviors so uncontrolled they are causing real harm

October 18, 2012: More U.S. Women Turning to Long-Acting Contraceptives: CDC
Pill remains leading method of choice, but devices such as IUDs becoming more popular

October 18, 2012: Fewer Children for Women After Ectopic Pregnancy: Study
Those who've had miscarriage, abortion or healthy delivery have more babies in the long-term

October 15, 2012: HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Girls: Study
No increase seen in STDs, pregnancy or birth control counseling

October 11, 2012: Social Media Could Boost Condom Use, Study Suggests
Facebook community made strides by focusing on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

October 04, 2012: Free Birth Control May Curb Abortions: Study
Access to IUDs, implants helped reduce unintended pregnancies, researchers say

September 05, 2012: Treated Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV in Monkeys
Experts hope the technique might one day curb transmission in humans

August 30, 2012: Multiple Abortions May Raise Risk of Preemie Birth Later
First baby born to women who had 3 or more induced abortions more likely to have low birth weight, study says

August 16, 2012: Two-Thirds of U.S. Youth Have Had Oral Sex, CDC Reports
Many may believe it's safer than it actually is, expert says

June 20, 2012: U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate Continues to Fall
At same time, more women in their 40s are having children, federal report finds

May 23, 2012: IUDs, Implants Best for Long-Term Birth Control: Study
Unplanned pregnancy rate 20 times higher for birth control pill, patch or ring

May 02, 2012: Who's the Dad? First-Trimester Blood Test May Tell
New, noninvasive method safer than current ones, developer says

April 25, 2012: Has the 'G-Spot' Been Confirmed at Last?
Researcher reports locating elusive source of female pleasure, but others dispute claim

April 10, 2012: U.S. Teen Births Hit Record Low
CDC researchers cite messages about sexual practices and use of contraceptives

March 26, 2012: 1 in 5 Pharmacies Hinders Teens' Access to 'Morning-After' Pill: Study
Whether they deliberately mislead callers or simply don't know the law is unclear

March 19, 2012: Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women
Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear

March 07, 2012: Drug Reduces Complications in Surgical Abortions: Study
But misoprostol does have side effects, large study found

February 27, 2012: Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies

February 24, 2012: Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control

February 10, 2012: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

February 06, 2012: Does Abortion in First Trimester Raise Risk of Mental Ills' Return?
Danish study found women who gave birth were more likely to be readmitted in the month afterwards

January 30, 2012: What Would Jesus Do? Maybe Not What I'd Do, Survey of Christians Finds
Liberals and conservatives say they have views on morality, fellowship that might not mesh with teachings

January 23, 2012: Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

December 07, 2011: U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
FDA was ready to make Plan B available to girls under 16 without a prescription

October 26, 2011: Newer 'Pill' May Raise Blood Clot Risk
But the likelihood is still small, researchers say

September 14, 2011: Health Experts Say HPV Vaccine Is Safe
Benefits outweigh risks of getting sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, doctors say after presidential debate

September 12, 2011: IUDs May Lower Women's Risk for Cervical Cancer: Study
Intrauterine contraceptive device appears to prevent progression of HPV to cervical cancer, researchers say

August 24, 2011: Only 1 in 7 Ob/Gyns Now Perform Abortions, Survey Finds
But experts on both sides of debate say may not be accurate reflection of reality

August 24, 2011: Unintended Pregnancies Rising Among Poorer U.S. Women: Study
By 2006, the rate of unplanned pregnancy for low-income women was 5 times that of the well-off

August 01, 2011: Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens
Data from nationwide survey finds boys starting earlier, doing more often than girls

July 26, 2011: Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
Results of Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey run counter to states' recent efforts to curb access

June 24, 2011: 'Sexting' Common for Those Who Cheat: Study
Research finds these online exchanges are now part of extra-marital mating

June 20, 2011: IUDs Officially Recommended for Healthy Women, Teens
New guidelines say research shows this form of birth control is safe and effective