In the United States, fewer teens are sexually active and there is an increased use of contraception among young adults, a new CDC report published on Thursday. The CDC report used data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) dated from 2015 to 2019.

More American teens are abstaining from sex, and religion is one of the many reasons

Before the trusty modern contraception pills were introduced, our ancestors used dangerous and downright ridiculous ways to avoid pregnancies. Here are some weird contraception methods you must know and avoid.

Do not use these methods for avoiding pregnancy

Taliban have banned the use of contraceptives in Afghanistan, claiming that it is part of a western conspiracy to control the Muslim population. According to the Guardian newspaper, in two main cities—the capital Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif—the members of the militant organisation have issued a gag ordering pharmacies to dispose of all birth control medicines and devices.

‘Conspiracy to control Muslim population’: Taliban ban use of contraceptives, call it 'western agenda'

World Contraception Day is marked on September 26 every year, since it first began in 2007. This day is marked to bring focus on creating awareness about contraceptives, family planning, and reproductive rights of individuals and couples, empowering them to make decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health, freely and responsibly.

History and significance of World Contraception Day

The United Nations reproductive health agency said on Wednesday that nearly half of all pregnancies in the world were unintended. The agency said that out of 121 million unintended pregnancies every year, more than 60 per cent end in abortion, said United Nations Population Fund in new report.

Nearly half of pregnancies in world unintended, access to contraceptives must improve: UN report

Locals react positively after France made birth control methods free for all women under 25 from January 1. The country is looking forward to ensuring that young women, especially those who are under-18s, don't stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it.

France's decision to make contraceptives free for women under 25 lauded by locals

India is a huge country and throws up many challenges. Its large population does give it an edge in some areas but create problematic situations in others. Population control is need of the hour as rising population puts strain on country's resources.

Fear of contraceptive methods still prevalent in rural India

Unwanted pregnancies continue to spell doom for women in India. Use of protection is still not widespread and sometimes use of protection is just not a choice that the woman can make.

Opinion: Women still not empowered to stop forced pregnancies

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