Conner, 23, condoms
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By: health
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June 15, 2016
Lubricated. Textured. Flavored. Conner knows how important condoms are for preventing pregnancy and STIs, so he has explored a lot of options to find the ones that feel and work best. He admits to having had a couple scares that made him much more protective of his sexual health. Now he uses condoms every time, […]
Brittany, 24, the patch
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By: health
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June 15, 2016
As an active mom who admits she can sometimes be a little forgetful, Brittany really appreciates how convenient and easy to use the patch is. There’s not a lot to remember and she hasn’t had any side effects. It’s actually so low profile that she even forgets it’s there sometimes. (BTW, our reminders can help […]
Abigail, 19, implant
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By: health
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June 15, 2016
Abigail used to be on the pill, but as her life got busier, it got more difficult to remember to take it at the same time every day. That’s when she decided to go for the implant —a method that’s extremely effective and lasts for up to 5 years. The implant is making it possible […]
Danielle, 20, the pill and not right now
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By: health
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June 15, 2016
Lighter periods. Fewer periods . No pain. Going on the pill has definitely changed Danielle’s life. Before the pill, Danielle’s periods were so bad that sometimes she couldn’t get out of bed on the first day of her cycle. Thankfully, that doesn’t happen now that she’s on the pill. And she’s fine not having sex […]
Low-effort fertility tracking coming soon: Priya Ring
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By: health
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June 7, 2016
Measuring your basal body temperature (BBT) as part of fertility awareness ? There are some great apps to help simplify the tracking , but they still require you to take your temperature every morning. Now imagine a world where you could insert a ring into your vagina that would take your temperature for you… Introducing […]
Taisha, 21, withdrawal and not right now
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By: health
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June 3, 2016
Taisha hasn’t dated men in a while, but when she did, she usually relied on the withdrawal method , or “pulling out,” to avoid pregnancy. Now that Taisha’s more interested in women, she doesn’t have to worry as much about pregnancy, but she still makes sure she’s covered against STIs by getting tested regularly. Taisha […]
Evelyn, 28, IUD
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By: health
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June 3, 2016
Evelyn has never been great at following routines, so she chose a super low-maintenance method— the non-hormonal IUD , Paragard. Evelyn chose the non-hormonal IUD because it’s the longest lasting IUD available (up to 12 years!), which also makes it the most cost-effective. When Evelyn was dating, she used condoms and got tested regularly to […]
Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
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By: health
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June 3, 2016
Johanna turned her need for emergency contraception into a long-term plan. Instead of going with the EC pill, which may be less effective if you’re above a certain weight , she chose to get a Paragard IUD. Big bonus: The non-hormonal IUD is the most effective form of EC if it’s inserted within 5 days […]
Can an IUD improve your sex life?
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By: health
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May 26, 2016
We already know that IUDs are really good at preventing pregnancy. But are they good for your sex life? New evidence suggests that, for many people, IUDs have the potential to improve “sexual well-being.” Sexual well-being involves being able to avoid negative sexual things such as violence or unwanted pregnancy, but it also involves more […]
Devon, 19, condoms, withdrawal, and emergency contraception
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May 25, 2016
Devon has been using condoms to protect against STIs and pregnancy since he first started having sex. There are so many types of condoms to experiment with—studded, pleasure packs, and more—and Devon loves trying them out. He notes that flavored condoms can, “add an extra kick to the experience.” Occasionally, Devon opts to use withdrawal […]