There is nothing someone can do to make their penis grow. The penis will grow on the schedule and to the size that is right for the person. Getting enough rest, water, nutrition, exercise and managing stress can help you grow as healthy as possible. Trying to make a penis larger through devices, drugs or […]
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Many people wonder about penis size. The average adult penis is about 12 cm (5 inches) when erect. It’s normal to have a penis bigger or smaller than average. Penis size isn’t related to the ability to give or receive sexual pleasure or create a pregnancy.
Plan B is one brand of emergency contraception pill. It prevents pregnancy after sex by stopping the release of eggs and stopping sperm from fertilizing eggs. It does NOT end pregnancy.
Birth control can make skin healthier. Bad acne is often caused by hormones. Birth control helps to balance hormones, so doctors might prescribe birth control to manage bad acne.
The birth control pill, patch and ring can cause short term bloating that goes away in a few weeks. The birth control injection and the implant can cause weight gain for some people.
Most people find that hormonal birth control makes periods shorter, lighter and more regular. Copper IUDs can make periods a bit longer and heavier.
Yes, some types of birth control can be used to safely stop periods. This is done by not taking a hormone-free break when on the patch, ring and some types of pills. Talk to a health care provider to learn more.
On its own, birth control provides good protection from pregnancy only. Many people use birth control plus a condom so they have protection from STIs plus back up for the birth control.
It depends on what a person uses correctly and consistently. The birth control implant and hormone IUDs have the highest effectiveness rates. Condoms give good STI protection and act as back up to other birth control.
All of your visits to any health care provider are recorded. Your health records are confidential. Other health care providers might have limited access to your health record; other people don’t. If you pay for birth control on someone else’s health insurance, it shows up on their insurance statement.