Among the many options you have when it comes to sex — from fancy lube to flavored condoms to crazy positions — choosing the right birth control for you is the most important decision you can make.

Birth control effectiveness varies by method, with implants, IUDs, and sterilization preventing pregnancy over 99% of the time. Pills, patches, and condoms are also reliable but depend more on correct ...

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.