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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 […]
AJ, 23, implant
AJ’s girlfriend started on the ring , but it wasn’t quite right for her, so after about a year she switched to the implant (also known by its brand name Nexplanon, formerly Implanon). The implant was inserted under his girlfriend’s skin and can last up to 5 years. (AJ says 3 years in the video, […]
Matt, 24, cervical cap
Matt’s girlfriend tried an IUD and the pill , but her body had a hard time adjusting to them and they diminished her sex drive. That’s when she asked about non-hormonal methods and her doctor recommended the cervical cap . For Matt, it feels a lot like using nothing at all and creates a sense […]
Andre, 29, fertility awareness
Fertility awareness is au naturel family planning. Andre appreciates that there’s nothing to take, use, or buy (except maybe a thermometer or period-tracking calendar app). His wife simply keeps track of her menstrual cycle to determine which days she can get pregnant and which days are safe for as much spontaneous sex as they want. […]
Adrian, 24, withdrawal
Adrian uses condoms to protect himself against STIs when he needs to, but he doesn’t really like the feeling of them. So when he’s in a committed relationship he uses withdrawal aka the pullout method . Risky? You bet. It requires him to keep a clear head in the most heated of moments. The way […]
