Real Stories: I love my kid(s)—but please, no more
If you’re already a parent and think it’s time to say “stop” or “pause” on the babymaking (but not necessarily on the _love_making, thankyouverymuch), consider your birth control options. From condoms to sterilization to the IUD and more, there’s a method out there for you. BTW, if you want to learn more about methods you […]
Real Stories: Birth control from the boyfriend perspective
If you’ve ever wondered what dudes think about birth control, look no further. For the videos below, we asked guys in relationships to walk us through what they like and don’t like about their girlfriend’s method of birth control. And what did we learn? These guys all have at least one thing in common: They’re […]
Birth control across the gender spectrum
Wherever you fall on the gender spectrum—whether you’re transgender, cisgender, or gender nonconforming—you may have birth control needs. Being transgender or gender nonconforming means that you don’t identify as the gender you were assigned at birth . Being cisgender means that you do. And many folks lie somewhere along the spectrum or don’t identify as […]
Real Stories: 5 women on how birth control is helping them win their future
For some of us, the nine-to-five grind is a much more comfortable speed than ‘round-the-clock parenting—at least for now. For others, babies aren’t in the picture at all. And though being a working woman and a mom can be an amazing and rewarding combo, some moments are probably better for bringing kids into the mix […]
Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
Depending on your reproductive system and the reproductive systems of the people you sleep with, there’s a good chance you may need birth control at one point or another. Pregnancy can happen anytime someone with a uterus has vaginal sex with someone with a penis, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Even if […]
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Vasectomy, a.k.a. male sterilization, is often thought of— or not thought of —as the “other” form of sterilization. Female sterilization is much more common, even though vasectomy is just as effective, safer, and costs less . Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood method of birth control. Myth 1: Getting a vasectomy is painful—maybe […]
5 myths about the implant, busted
The birth control implant is a little rod about the size of a matchstick. It goes just below the skin in your upper arm. For some people, it’s the best birth control that ever happened to them. But others may have heard scary stories about the implant—and many folks aren’t even sure what it is. […]
Does it hurt to get an IUD?
IUDs are super easy to use and super effective, but what does it really feel like to get one inserted? Excruciating pain, or just a little pinch? Intense cramping, or the discomfort of a pap smear? Turns out it depends on the person. Watch different people talk about what getting an IUD was like for […]
Why use condoms?
Condoms are the only method that can protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What’s not to love about that? They come in all shapes, sizes, and materials and combine nicely with other methods of birth control. So it’s no surprise that lots of people—even people who rely on another main method of pregnancy […]
5 myths about the pill, busted
It’s hard to think of any medicine that has changed the United States as much as the birth control pill. (It’s known as just “ the pill ” for crying out loud! Just as deserving of one-name status as Madonna.) Since the pill hit the market in 1960, it’s been used by millions of people […]
