Sexual Studies: Offering the Choice to Self-Remove an IUD May Increase Interest–And It’s Safe to Do!

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Every Saturday The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re looking at a recent study from Contraception, which examines individual’s interest levels in trying intrauterine devices (IUDs) if they are informed that these are self-removable. IUDs, while convenient, cost-effective, reversible, long-lasting, and highly—over 99%—effective, … [Read more...]

Sexual Studies: Access to the Pill Means More Money for Women

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Every Saturday the CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re discussing a study which found that women who have early access to the birth control pill tend to be better educated and better paid than women did not have early access to oral contraceptives. The results of this study were discussed in a MSNBC.com article in the context of the recent … [Read more...]