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WEBSTD testing, birth control, abortion, and more in-person and online. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) works to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates. Planned Parenthood affiliates are separately incorporated public charities that operate ...
Birth Control Methods & Options | Types of Birth Control
WEBSpot On is a period and birth control tracking mobile app available for Android and iOS phones that can help you stay on top of your birth control method and track your cycle. The app provides customized appointment reminders, and puts birth control and sexual health resources from the experts at Planned Parenthood at your fingertips.
The Abortion Pill | Get the Facts About Medication Abortion
WEBThe abortion pill is very effective. If you’re taking mifepristone and misoprostol, it depends on how far along the pregnancy is, and how many doses of medicine you take: At 8 weeks pregnant or less, it works about 94-98% of the time. At 8-9 weeks pregnant, it works about 94-96% of the time. At 9-10 weeks pregnant, it works about 91-93% of ...
IUD Birth Control | Info About Mirena & Paragard IUDs - Planned …
WEBThese IUDs are divided into 2 types: hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla). copper IUDs (Paragard) and. The Paragard IUD doesn’t have hormones. It’s wrapped in a tiny bit of copper, and it protects you from pregnancy for up to 12 years. The Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla IUDs use the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy.
Masturbation | Facts About Male & Female Masturbation
WEBPeople masturbate for different reasons — it helps them relax, they want to understand their body better, they want to release sexual tension, or their partner isn’t around. But most people masturbate because it feels good. Many people think that masturbation is only something you do when you don’t have a sex partner.
What is Sex? | Sex and Pleasure - Planned Parenthood
WEBSex can help you create a connection with another person, and sexual pleasure has lots of health benefits — whether you’re with a partner or not. When you have an orgasm, your body gives you a natural high. You release endorphins, which are hormones that block pain and make you feel good. There are lots of other health benefits associated ...
How do I use the abortion pill? - Planned Parenthood
WEBPut 4 misoprostol pills under your tongue. Leave them there for 30 minutes. If there are still pieces of the pills left after 30 minutes, swallow them with water. Vaginal. Insert 0-48 hours after you take mifepristone. Wash your hands. Put 4 pills deep into your vagina, as far as they’ll go. Put in 1 pill at a time.
Abortion Information | Information About Your Options - Planned …
WEBZip, City, or State. Please enter your age and the first day of your last period for more accurate abortion options. Your information is private and anonymous. FIRST DAY OF YOUR LAST PERIOD. I'm not sure. AGE. Find Abortion Provider. Or call 1-800-230-7526. Abortion is a safe and legal way to end a pregnancy.
Are My Vulva & Vagina Normal? | Facts About Female Anatomy
WEBThere’s really no such thing as a “normal” looking vulva. Vaginas and vulvas are as unique as faces — they all have the same parts, but everyone’s looks a little different. Labia (the inner and outer lips) come in all shapes and sizes. People can have dangly labia, puffy labia, or barely-there labia. Some people’s inner labia stick ...
What Is HPV & How Do You Get It? - Planned Parenthood
WEBYou get it when your vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, or anus touches someone else’s genitals or mouth and throat — usually during sex. HPV can be spread even if no one cums, and even if a penis doesn’t go inside the vagina/anus/mouth. HPV is the most common STD, but most of the time it isn’t a big deal. It usually goes away on its own ...