Update on Teen Sexual Behavior & Contraception Use

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The number of teens who have had sex remained stable in recent years while the rate of contraception use has increased, according to a report released in June from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), Sexual Activity and Contraceptive Use Among Teenagers in the United States, 2011-2015. Using in-person interviews with males and females […]

Understanding LARC: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Understanding LARC: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception The name says it all. Long-acting reversible contraception, or LARC, is reversible birth control that provides long-lasting (think years) pregnancy prevention. ​ While not currently the leading choice among women, LARC use has been on the rise in recent years. In women aged 15-44, The rising popularity of LARC can […]