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Elsa, 25, IUD
After Elsa had her son, her provider recommended the Paragard IUD. She had it inserted postpartum and experienced a little spotting, but that stopped. Now she’s noticed that her periods are lighter than before. She really likes how easy her IUD is. There’s nothing to remember, no ongoing medical appointments, no shots to get or […]
Omar, 25, condom
Omar appreciates how simple condoms are. You can carry them with you anywhere. They’re comfortable. They’re cheap. They prevent pregnancy and STIs. Plus there are tons to choose from , so you can test a lot of them until you find one that feels right. original post
Genes or birth control: What really causes blood clots?
Every few months, the pill and the ring hit the headlines for increasing the risk of blood clots in some women. Health care professionals know this isn’t really news— the link between certain birth control methods and increased risk of blood clots is well-established . Health care professionals also know that a bunch of other […]
Welcome back, diaphragm! Caya is slated to hit the U.S. market
Update: The Caya diaphragm is now available in the U.S. — Just when we were starting to worry about fans of this old-school barrier method , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has cleared a new diaphragm for sale in the United States. This diaphragm, which will be sold as Caya […]
Mary Lide, 26, IUD
One of the greatest benefits of using an IUD is how long they last. But Mary Lide makes a good point: hormonal IUDs often have very few side effects. ( The levels of hormone in your system are really low .) For women who have had a bad experience with another hormonal method, a hormonal […]
IUD insertion: A pinch, a poke, or a serious ouch?
IUD insertion is different for everyone— some say it’s not a big deal , but studies have shown that for between 10% and 20% of women, pain during insertion can be severe. Unfortunately, a 2013 study found that health care providers often underestimate how much pain their patients experience during insertion. That’s not to say […]
Shoes, condoms, bras, and birth control: Get the perfect fit
Confession: We’ve shoved our feet into shoes much too small because they were on sale, cute as hell, and the last pair in the store. And we know guys who swear they need magnums when their johnson would’ve been just fine—maybe even happier—in a tighter, dare-we-say-smaller condom. Well, it’s time to stop with the squeezing, […]
Bad news for diaphragm lovers
Update: The Caya diaphragm is now available in the U.S. — Once upon a time, in the mid-1900s, the diaphragm was a very popular form of birth control—but today fewer than 0.3% of U.S. women use one. The lack of demand has meant a slow march toward fewer diaphragms on the market. Now, sadly for […]
Condom love: Find out how amazing safer sex can be
By Melissa White, CEO and Founder of Lucky Bloke. As CEO at Lucky Bloke , converting non-believers to a better sex life with condoms has become my passion and simply doesn’t get old. So if you would file yourself in the love-to-hate condom category, or you’re sleeping with a partner who is a condom foe, […]
Oregon: Killing it when it comes to sexual health care
Update: If you’re looking for yet another reason to love Oregon, they’ve also made a law that lets pharmacists prescribe the pill and the patch —no doctor’s visit needed. — There’s a lot to love about living in Oregon: gorgeous parks and greenery, delicious food and drink, naked bike races , and… awesome sexual health […]
