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Contraception Features

Information about which method of contraception is right for you

Periods after depo


I came off the depo injection 11 weeks ago, after taking it for four years. Since then, I've started to get some spotting but haven't had a period yet.

Sex hurts


What happens to the body and the hymen when you have sex for the first time

Sex on the beach: the health concerns


Are foreign condoms safe to use? Is sex in the ocean bad for you? We answer your burning holiday questions

Sex: a risky business


Everyone knows sex without a condom can be risky, but when you're in the throes of passion it's easy to get carried away. You may not want to ruin the moment or maybe you're just too shy to suggest it. Whatever your reasons, is it really worth risking it?

Sore sex


For the last three years I've found sex incredibly painful. I had tests which showed I had a staph aureus infection, so I took antibiotics and thrush remedies but it kept recurring.

Sterilisation and your weight


I am thinking of sterilisation using keyhole surgery. Are there any weight limits?

Swollen after sex


After I have sex, I find both my inner vaginal lips are extremely swollen (much larger than the outer lips) and extremely painful, and it stings when I pass urine.

Ten ways to make a baby


Special March 2004 feature exploring the different fertility treatments available, from using donor eggs and sperm to clomid and IVF treatments.

The Combined Pill


The combined pill is usually just called the pill. Find out if it's right for you.

The intrauterine device (IUD)


Facts about the IUD as a contraceptive

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