Choosing the Right Birth Control
It's easy to be overwhelmed when thinking about starting birth control. There are so many options out there, it's hard to even keep track.
We chose 12 of the most popular birth control methods—including condoms, the pill, the sponge, IUDs, vaginal ring, the morning-after pill, and more—and highlighted the pros and cons of each based on effectiveness, cost, flexibility, and side effects. They’re presented in the order of their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, according to Planned Parenthood, along with their costs as of 2013.
Learn About Emergency Contraception
