Maddie is a former writer and editor for Forbes Advisor Health. She is based in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to joining Forbes Health, Maddie was a personal finance editor at Credible where she ...

When it comes to preventing pregnancy, the burden falls largely on women. But that responsibility could soon shift, according to new research from Columbia University that raises the tantalizing ...

A new era is about to begin in reproductive health. A new hormone-free contraceptive pill for men just passed its first major safety test in humans, marking a big step forward in gender equity. An ...

Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new ...

Male Birth Control: In a potential game-changer for reproductive health, a new male contraceptive pill has passed early-stage clinical trials without any reported side effects, marking a major step ...

Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is focused on boys’ and men’s health: She looks into reproductive health, trending treatments, screening approaches, mental health, and everything in between. In the absence ...

After decades of trying, researchers say they're close to bringing a birth control drug for men to market. The drug, a gel applied to the skin, could be a game changer for men who currently have only ...

The era of highly effective male birth control is just on the horizon, and it’s likely to be one with several options to choose from. Scientists reported this week that they have found another ...

In 1960, a new drug revolutionized society from the bedroom to the streets. The introduction of a hormonal contraceptive, the birth control pill, gave women reproductive autonomy and a more effective ...

For many couples, the numerous options for birth control still come with plenty of hassles. But scientists are working on an alternative approach that might be more appealing for some: a non-hormonal ...