Since ancient times, women all over the world have used a variety of methods for contraception. Prior to the introduction of the Pill, however, choices were limited and existing methods were less than ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “While on hormonal birth control I noticed so many changes that I didn’t like ...

After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant. "I wanted ...

In a reward-free touchscreen game, Japanese macaques favored a button that made a puppet pop up in somewhat unpredictable spots, like curious humans. Six zoo orangutans heard laughter before learning ...

As “natural” contraception methods become more popular, experts warn they carry a risk of unwanted pregnancy – Copyright AFP/File LOIC VENANCE After taking the ...