Birth Control & Condoms

Before having sex, it’s important to know how you can protect yourself from pregnancy and STDs. Get info on birth control and condoms, including how to get them, use them and how well they work.

Teen Girls Respond to FDA Ruling on Emergency Contraception

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently ignored the recommendations of two of his own advisory panels when he ruled that the emergency contraceptive Plan B cannot be sold nationally without a prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get birth control? How much does it cost? Do they tell my parents? How do I buy a condom? What kind do I buy? What do I do if a condom breaks? What is emergency contraception? Is it the same as the "morning-after pill"?
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Resources
Here are some of the best Web sites, hotlines and books about birth control and condoms.