The Urban Legend

Popping the pill: unpacking the most popular hormonal contraceptive

Zoe Sokatch, Editor in Chief, Print • February 6, 2023

In the rooms of many people assigned female at birth (AFAB) across the country sits a small case full of little white and tan pills stuffed into cardboard sleeves or ugly plastic cases. The boxes they...

Contraception Technology Conference sheds light on media’s impact on teens

Sabrina Werby, Health writer • April 11, 2010

"Jersey Shore." "Glee." "Sixteen and Pregnant." "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." If you have seen any of these television shows or movies, you probably think you know a thing or two about sex, pregnancy and contraception. And...

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