So you want to talk about… coming off the pill

Despite more research being done than ever, our knowledge of the birth control pill is still lacking. Therefore, it’s no surprise that what happens when we come off the pill is even more unknown. Here, The Lowdown does its best to explain what could happen when you decide to come off the pill.
Mirena vs Copper coil: What’s the difference and which one is best?

The coil… it’s one of the most highly-rated methods of birth control here at The Lowdown. But what’s the difference between the hormonal coil vs copper coil? And how do you choose which is best for you? Read on to find out.
Sophie King

Sophie is a Cardiff University- trained journalist who is passionate about sharing womens’ contraception stories in the hope that it will connect with others. You can find Sophie on Twitter. Specialities: Content writing News reporting Qualifications: MA Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies Experience: News Reporter, Money Saving Expert Senior Reporter, […]
Our most popular contraceptives: IUS v combination pill

Rated two of the most popular birth control methods by The Lowdown reviewers, it seems only fair that we bring you an informative piece comparing the IUS – or intrauterine system – and the combined pill. By doing so, we hope you grasp a better understanding on what might be the best one for you and your body.
Jaydess, Mirena, Kyleena or Levosert: which hormonal coil is best for me?

If the hormonal coil is your chosen contraceptive then it is best to note that different brands of coils can cause different symptoms. Here, we explain how the Jaydess, Mirena, Skyla and Kyleena IUS coils each differ.
Is Microgynon the right pill for you?

The combined pill Microgynon 30 and ED might be the GP’s first contraceptive choice for you, but is it yours? Here, we reveal how it works and its side effects.
Can precum cause pregnancy? What are the chances?

Depending on how good your sex education was, you may not yet know if you can get pregnant from pre-cum. Here we spill the t on pre-cum, pull-out and pregnancy.