The New Zealand singer says coming off birth control after 15 years felt like the ‘best drug’ she’s ever had. Her critics claim she’s fuelling anti-contraception rhetoric – but is that really the case?
May 16, 2025
The government has announced that the emergency contraceptive pill will finally be made free in pharmacies later this year
Apr 01, 2025
The contraceptive pill was the harbinger of the sexual revolution – but now women are growing increasingly sceptical of hormonal contraception
Jun 19, 2024
Taking aim at stigma, misinformation and barriers of accessibility, a new emergency contraception brand is trying to make your morning after as smooth as possible
Dec 09, 2022
Health minister François Braun has announced the new policy as part of a series of measures designed to protect women’s reproductive rights
Sep 26, 2022
The pill hit the market over 60 years ago – so why is the male equivalent taking so long?
Aug 16, 2022
99 per cent effective in preventing pregnancy in mice, this new birth control pill for men could be the future of contraceptives
Mar 24, 2022
According to a new survey, 50 per cent of young women have experienced it at some point in their lives
Mar 16, 2022
The scheme, introduced at the start of lockdown, has been a lifeline for vulnerable people seeking abortions – but now it’s set to be scrapped in September
Mar 04, 2022
Activists and MPs have been campaigning for years against the ‘grossly sexist surcharge’ on emergency contraception
Feb 03, 2022
Do not try this at home
Sep 21, 2021
In a bittersweet landmark ruling, women in the UK will now be able to access the progesterone-only pill over the counter at pharmacies, but will still have to see a doctor to get it for free
Jul 09, 2021
In another example of medical misogyny, social media has been filled with testimonies of people in extreme agony during the procedure
Jun 25, 2021
In light of the paused roll-out of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Dazed explores the link between the combined pill and blood clots
Apr 22, 2021
Hanx is for everyone who has found themselves embarrassed in the condom aisle
Oct 19, 2020