Something occurred to me recently that I’d never thought of before: porcupine birth. Yeah. Ouch, right? Covered head to tail in sharp quills—that’s gotta pose a serious problem in the delivery room.

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Their golden years bring them fierce, rooted strength.

Are carnations your birth flower? Honeysuckle? Whether you’re aware of it or not, everyone has a birth flower (or in fact, two birth flowers) assigned based on their birth month. Like a zodiac sign or ...