Can pharmacists really prescribe birth control?
If it seems to you that taking time off work, finding transportation to a clinic and paying for a doctor’s visit is a lot of work to get birth control, you’re not alone. In fact, ACOG, a professional association of ob-gyns, has suggested that birth control should be available over the counter to improve access […]
5 reasons people use (and love) birth control
You may have heard that today is Thanks, Birth Control Day . We’re pretty excited because of all the things birth control does and enables us to do. We already know that birth control is great for helping us prevent pregnancy, and that some forms ( condoms and internal condoms ) also protect against STIs. […]
10 things you can do rn (without getting a ton of shade) because you’re not pregnant
Don’t get us wrong, getting pregnant can be totally rad when you want it to happen. Equally rad is not getting pregnant when you don’t want it to happen. As we prepare our hearts, minds, and uteruses (uteri?) for Thanks, Birth Control Day this Tuesday, November 13th, we’re presenting you with 10 things you can […]
Cracking the code: 14 health insurance terms you should know
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
We need to talk…about birth control
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
Diabetes, sex, and birth control
Have diabetes? Want to have lots and lots of great sex without worrying about getting pregnant or messing with your blood sugar? Just like food or exercise when you have diabetes, there are a few things to keep in mind—but don’t worry. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’ve got options. When […]
How to put on a sock
Hero and genius sex educator Sanford Johnson figured out how to make the most from the absolute least after Mississippi banned condom demonstrations in schools. Teachers were allowed to TALK about how to use condoms, but they couldn’t actually show their students. So Johnson decided he would make a YouTube video showing students how to […]
Bayer to stop selling Essure
You may have heard the news that Bayer, the drug manufacturer, will stop selling Essure, the non-surgical sterilization device, at the end of 2018. What is Essure anyway? Essure is a medical device that provides permanent birth control (also called sterilization) for women, without surgery. Sterilization is a procedure that closes or blocks your fallopian […]
How to get emergency contraception delivered to your door
Ah, emergency contraception. Some have called it one of the greatest inventions of the modern era. Okay, that was us, but still! Couple it with the ability to get just about anything delivered right to your door, and we’d say that’s a recipe for success. If you find yourself in need of EC, you can […]
