Anastasia, 21, internal condom
The first time Anastasia used an internal condom , she and her boyfriend were on the beach, under the stars. (Sigh.) She had been given some samples at a clinic just a few days before and decided this was the time to try them out. Anastasia had to open a few packs before figuring out […]
Ramiyah, 23, condom
For Ramiyah, it’s all very logical: Sex is fun. Sex can lead to pregnancy. If you want to have sex and don’t want to have a pregnancy, birth control always needs to be part of the equation. Ramiyah prefers to use condoms as her method of birth control.What if the guy doesn’t have one? Not […]
Emily, 19, condom
Emily used to use the pill . She wasn’t that good at remembering to take it, though, and eventually got pregnant. After that, she decided to find a method she would remember to use consistently. So she switched to spermicidal condoms . She loves that they’re convenient, affordable, easy to use, and effective. But they’re […]
Lisa, 29, cervical cap
A former pill and IUD user, Lisa had to travel great lengths to find a cervical cap . She had some frustrating moments early on, figuring out how to get it in. And then how to get it out. But now it’s quick and easy. Lisa also loves that she doesn’t have to insert the […]
Cindia, 25, emergency contraception
Cindia uses the ring as her main form of birth control. But when she has sex after putting her ring in late, she uses emergency contraception as a back-up method. Cindia likes to keep an extra pack of emergency contraception in the bathroom. That way, it’s right on hand if she needs it. (We hope […]
Courtney, 28, spermicide
Courtney used to be on the pill , but was advised to go off of it when her breasts grew to the point of causing back pain. Her doctor suggested condoms and spermicide instead, and that combo has kept her protected since. Courtney got really good at using spermicide when in an abusive relationship. That […]
Sonya, 28, sponge
Sonya started out on the pill and then tried the shot . But not being happy with either of those methods, she decided to try the sponge once a friend recommended it. It didn’t hurt that her clinic gave her a bunch for free. Because the sponge is still new to her, Sonya hasn’t yet […]
Brittany, 24, IUD
Brittany has some big goals she’d like to accomplish before having kids. Like moving to London and going to graduate school. Wanting a reliable method that didn’t add to her daily To Do list, Brittany opted for a Paragard IUD . She’s thrilled with her choice and doesn’t mind that she had to spend 300 […]
Lindsay, 20, fertility awareness methods
Lindsay first started using birth control after giving birth as a teen. After trying a number of hormonal methods, she decided to start practicing fertility awareness methods . For the last three years, she’s been looking at her cervix, charting the consistency of her mucus, and monitoring her basal body temperature. She now knows what […]
Theresa, 21, the ring
The first time Theresa used the ring , she was a little unsure how to insert it. But now she’s a pro, with a twist method to get it in and a fishhook move to get it out. No sweat. She also uses the stickers that come with each ring to remind her when one […]
