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contraception

[kon-truh-sep-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp ʃən /
NOUN
birth control
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abstinence condom contraceptive diaphragm family planning pill vasectomy
WEAK
IUD birth prevention conception prevention method of preventing pregnancy planned parenthood rhythm method rubber tied tubes
NOUN
family planning
Synonyms
WEAK
birth prevention planned parenthood

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The 25-year-old, who lives in Manchester, follows a lot of fitness and wellness influencers - and says she gets annoyed by content from some of them "demonising" hormonal contraception and calling it "unnatural".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Additionally, a review of several studies last year found that negative side effects are discussed "much more frequently" on social media than benefits of contraception.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Cornell University scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Patrick Kinemo, country director of MSI Tanzania, told Salon that Tanzania was expecting to receive a significant portion of the $9.7m worth of USAID-funded contraception supplies.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Since then we have been criticized for our choice of the term "Birth Control" to express the idea of modern scientific contraception.

From The Pivot of Civilization by Sanger, Margaret