How many people are using LARC in Australia?
When you're considering changing contraception, often the first step is to ask friends about their experience. [...]
What’s the difference between Tubal Ligation and Tubal Occlusion?
When looking into permanent contraception methods for people with a uterus, you might come across a [...]
How does the Copper IUD work?
We're all familiar with the many hormonal contraception options available to us. But for anyone looking [...]
How do I decide between the Copper and Hormonal IUDs?
Hormonal or Copper IUD: How to decide Long Acting, Reversible Contraception (LARC) is a convenient and [...]
Is it safe to use the Morning After Pill if I’m breastfeeding?
If you’re breastfeeding and need to use emergency contraception you can safely take the oral [...]
How reliable is the Withdrawal Method?
The Withdrawal Method, sometimes referred to as the Pull Out Method, requires strict adherence in [...]
How reliable are Fertility Awareness Methods?
These methods are very good for people looking to fall pregnant, but somewhat less useful [...]
Is the Morning After Pill a type of abortion?
Not even slightly. Emergency contraception only works by delaying ovulation, so that sperm don’t get [...]
Can I only use the “Morning After Pill” the morning after unprotected sex?
No. There are two types of “Morning After Pill” and they both work to some [...]
Is there a specific way to put a Condom on?
Yes! If you start to put a condom on the wrong way and stop to [...]
Should I use two Condoms at once to double my protection?
No! Actually, using 2 condoms increases the chances of a breakage due to the increased [...]
Do I need to use Condoms if I’m on another form of birth control?
Birth control methods such as The Pill, IUDs, etc. will help to prevent pregnancy, but [...]
Lubricant is just for people who aren’t good at sex, right?
No! Lube is for literally everyone! Lubricant makes foreplay and sex far more pleasurable, it increases [...]
Do I have to take The Pill at the same time every day?
No. The Mini Pill (progestogen only), does require you to take it roughly at the [...]
I heard that antibiotics will make The Pill not work, is that true?
Antibiotics don’t affect the effectiveness of the Pill, however some antibiotics cause diarrhoea which can. [...]
How often should I take a break from The Pill?
You don’t need to ‘take a break’ from contraception. It doesn’t have any benefits and [...]
Will my IUD give me cancer?
IUDs are not linked to breast cancer, and in fact might actually lower your risk of cervical [...]
I’m in an open/poly relationship, should I be using LARC?
If you’re practicing non-monogamy, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) provides an additional assurance against the risk [...]
Is it safe to use LARCs while breastfeeding?
All progestogen-only forms of contraception are safe to use in the first 6 weeks of [...]
Will the Implant cause menstrual irregularities?
Yes it can. The Implant sometimes causes long-term spotting, or periods that get longer and [...]