WHICH BIRTH CONTROL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Our new birth control chart compares all your contraception choices side by side so you can find your perfect match. From rings to rods, you can do all your research in one place. We've got cost comparisons, side effects, active ingredients, and much more. Plus, enter your email address (click above or below) and get an expanded version delivered to your inbox.

PILL	Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Lo-Ovral, Loestrin	$10–$50 month	Oral pills, taken daily	98%	Temporary birth control
EMERGENCY PILL	Plan B, Next Choice	$30–$60	Oral pill, taken within 72 hours after failed contraception	87%	Backup to failed contraception
IUD	Mirena, ParaGard	$200–$600 (device and insertion)	T-shaped device inserted into uterus by professional, lasts 5–10 years	99%	Women who wish to delay pregnancy 5 or more years
RING	NuvaRing	Up to $50/month	New plastic ring inserted into vagina monthly, remains in place for 3 weeks, then removed for 1 week (your period)	98%	Women who dislike daily pills
SHOT	Depo-Provera	$35–$75, plus exam fees	Injection administered by professional into upper arm or butt, lasts up to 4 months	99%	Women who cannot take estrogen or are breast-feeding
PATCH	Ortho Evra	$15–$50/month	Patch applied to skin weekly, 3 weeks of patches per month, then 1 week without (your period)	98%	Women who prefer topical medications, dislike daily pills
IMPLANT	Implanon	$400–$800 (device and insertion)	Matchstick-size rod implanted under inner arm skin, lasts up to 3 years	99%	Women who cannot take estrogen or are breast-feeding
SPONGE	Today Sponge	$9–$15 for 3	Foam disk inserted up to 24 hours before sex, can be left in up to 30 hours total, no prescription needed	84–91% for those who have not previously given birth, 68–80% for those who have	Women who dislike daily pills, can't take hormones
DIAPHRAGM	Ortho All-Flex, Milex Wide Seal	$15–$50 plus office visit cost (fitting required by professional), $7–$18 for spermicide	Reusable latex or silicone disk inserted into vagina with spermicide before sex, lasts up to 2 years	92–96%	Women who dislike daily pills, can't take hormones
CONDOM	Durex, Trojan, Lifestyles	$2–$6 for 3	Latex or lambskin sheath applied to male partner before sex, one time use only	98%	Women who have multiple partners, can't take hormones

Girl On Top

When it comes to sex positions, we'll take them all. But our go-to is the clitoris-pleasing cowgirl. When you're on top, facing him, you control the angle and depth of penetration, and you're free to grind your hips whichever way works best at any given moment. Bonus: Because you're more likely to move back and forth than up and down (which stimulates his penis more intensely), your partner will last longer. Here's how to rock this all-time best position.

1. He lies on his back, enjoying the view of your gorgeous bod and engaging in romantic eye contact.

2. Rock or slide your hips back and forth to drum up some delicious clitoral friction.

3. Tilt your pelvis forward to maximize contact between your clitoris and his abdomen.

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Find the Right Lingerie … for You

Who cares what Gisele Bundchen is wearing? The key to sexy lingerie is finding something that you feel sexy in. So while a thong might work for one woman, perhaps you feel cuter in a pair of boy shorts (especially if you’re a little insecure about your rear view). A leopard print push-up bra might work for Kim Kardashian, but if you’re a little self-conscious, a more subtle lacy number can be just as