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Attitude Adjustment
A recent study found that three-quarters of doctors (74%) are likely to prescribe extended-use oral contraceptives—the ones that let you go longer between periods. More than any other factor, the doctors who prescribed the extended-use contraceptives shared “a positive attitude toward skipping periods.” Doctors aren’t supposed to let their personal feelings influence how they treat […]
You, him, and Aunt Flow: Sex and your period
For most guys, choosing between period sex and no sex is a no brainer. They’re gonna choose period sex because having sex is always better than no sex. But what about the blood? The smell? The mess? Doesn’t matter. Our guy friends have reported back to us and they all said the same thing: Period […]
Smeared and cleared
Your pap smear may be totally un-fun, but it’s also totally necessary. So, what exactly does it test you for anyway? original post
Rocktober: Gearing up for a happy Halloween
We love October 31st for so many reasons. It’s always fun—and kind of liberating—to dress up and adopt an alter ego. The movies get scarier . The parties get crazier. And is it just us or does candy taste better this time of year? Whatever you do this Halloween, here are a few tips to […]
Check, please
First day on new birth control? Excited to hit the sheets and put your method to good use? Ready… Get set… Not so fast. original post
Birth control spotlight: The IUD
If every method had to battle it out for the title of “Most Effective Birth Control”, the IUD would be a top contender. It’s more than 99% effective with normal use. (Not perfect use; good old normal use works that well.) Once inserted, the Paragard IUD can last up to 12 years and the Mirena […]
Scott, 29, the patch
Scott and his girlfriend started with condoms until they both got tested for STIs. After that, she started with birth control pills , but moved on to the patch . He thinks it’s more convenient than having to take a pill every day. At first he was concerned about whether it would stick on her […]
Elliot, 24, the pill
Once Elliot and his girlfriend got more serious—and exclusive—they moved from condoms to the birth control pill. Sure, she has to set reminders to remember exactly when to take the pill everyday, but they’ve totally regulated her menstrual cycle. And Elliot appreciates that the pill is less expensive than condoms and allows them to be […]
Tim, 27, the ring
Tim’s girlfriend made the choice to get the NuvaRing, aka the ring , and he’s cool with that; he thinks it’s her body, her choice. For him, the ring is great because it lets him go condom-free and really feel her, but sometimes Tim and his girlfriend can also feel the ring during sex. When […]
Andrew, 25, IUD
Andrew might not know what IUD stands for, but he knows what he likes about it: he and his girlfriend get to enjoy the highest level of effectiveness, no hormones (she uses the copper kind of IUD), and they can have spontaneous sex whenever the mood hits. She did have to go into the doctor […]
