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Stephanie, 23, the shot
Stephanie is busy. She’s in the process of becoming a personal trainer and would sometimes forget to take the pill. Feeling frustrated by her daily birth control method, she decided to try the shot (which you only need to get four times a year). It definitely simplified things for her. Now she only needs to […]
A tale of two birth control implants
UPDATE: Since this article was published, research has shown the implant to be effective for up to four years. Choosing to get my first birth control implant was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was entering my second year of college and came to find that the pill didn’t really fit […]
Bite me: Mexican-inspired aphrodisiac recipes
Good food is like good sex—if you take your time and pay attention to detail, it’s going to be extra delicious. So don’t be intimidated by the exotic and/or aphrodisiac ingredients or steps involved in these recipes. Just take your time, do your thing, and enjoy. Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whipped Cream The […]
How shaving caused me to (literally and figuratively) grow balls
Originally published on SexReally.com on July 5, 2011. Last summer I grew balls. I’m not saying this in an I-got-spunky-and-feisty kind of way. I mean I grew two sacks filled with fluid between my vagina and anus due to a shaving accident. Here’s how it happened: I was in the shower shaving with a new […]
Safe travels : Birth control when you’re abroad
Soon my boyfriend and I will be headed to Europe for a few blissful weeks of travel. Being a bit type-A, I’m already working my way through my pre-trip checklist (renew passport, buy European outlet convertors). I breathed a little sigh of relief when I got to “birth control.” My new IUD will be effective […]
How to respond if asked, “When are you going to have kids?”
Yes, it’s only early October, but we’re heading into the holidays fast, which probably means seeing lots of people who may or may not know what’s going on in your life. And if you’re of a certain age, or in a certain relationship, you may get bombarded with the question, “When are you going to […]
Dating a bad kisser? Help is on the way
Everyone has their own personal kissing style. (Don’t worry. We’re sure yours is awesome.) Fortunately, most of the time when two people start making out they adapt to each other’s style pretty fast. But what about those times when you finally get to the first kiss and it’s awkward, annoying, or awful? What then? If […]
Why you probably shouldn’t worry about the pill and strokes
Strokes are rare among young people—so rare that few studies collect information about people under age 45 who have one. A new study looked at data from 24 studies of young women to learn more about these rare occurrences and found a link between strokes and certain kinds of birth control pills. Here’s why we […]
October horoscopes: There’s magic in the air
Get ready for Halloween—and the whole month of October—to be a thriller . We’re talking tricks, treats, and a lot of bedroom adventures. (Better have your birth control covered.) Libra One minute you’re feeling fiercely independent. The next you’re getting a taste of subservience. Is that making you restless or throwing your mojo off? Has […]
The perfect threesome: Pulling out + spermicide + Caya
By Heather. I’ve lost count of how many different forms of birth control I’ve attempted since I became sexually active. I’ve tried the ring (The Nuva one, not the wedding kind, har har har), pills of all stripes, copper coils, and condoms, oh my! Once upon a time, thanks to the lovely folks over at […]
