Aphrodisiacs: Real or Money-Making Scheme?

Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 11:00 | Category : Safe Sex
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Hi Steph! Do aphrodisiacs actually work? What are the best ones?
I have to admit I’m with you on the skepticism. The existence of magic potions and foods that make sex more enjoyable seems more like the stuff of Greek myth than reality. Turns out I wasn’t far off in my prediction – the word “aphrodisiac” comes [...]

Is Yaz Safe?

Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 8:00 | Category : Birth Control
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Swissmedic, the Swiss agency that is responsible for overseeing the safety of medications, is currently investigating the safety of the birth control method Yaz. The investigation was launched after a woman died from a pulmonary embolism that is believed to have been caused from taking Yaz.
The Swiss investigation comes at the same time as [...]

Friday Click List

Friday, 3 July 2009, 6:21 | Category : Click List
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It’s a very patriotic weekend, ya’ll. If you’ve got the ho-hum fireworks blues, maybe a little pro-choice reading will lift your spirits. And if you’re really feeling the Fourth, then here’s a little pro-choice reading to really get you in the mood.
Will Al Franken Actually Result in a Filibuster-Proof Senate? – [...]

FDA Approves Generic Plan B Contraception

Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 18:08 | Category : Birth Control
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Finally – a good piece of pro-choice news to report. Today the FDA approved a generic, prescription-only version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for women ages 17 and under.
Emergency Contraception is also known as “the morning after pill.” It is not an abortifacient, and it does not terminate an existing pregnancy. However, [...]