Birth control and an abortion are different. Birth control prevents pregnancy from happening in the first place. An abortion stops an existing pregnancy. “There’s a huge difference,” says ...

In the Christian tradition, birth control had long been associated with promiscuity and adultery, and resolutely condemned. However, after the Anglican Church passed a resolution in favor of birth ...

Breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of hormonal or long-acting birth control. It’s especially common in the first 3 to 6 months and often decreases over time. While it can be ...