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How to: Birth control and the pharmacy
UPDATE: Pharmacists in Oregon and California can now prescribe and dispense certain kinds of birth control! —- Whether you have a prescription from a health care provider or just need to stock up on condoms , your local pharmacy can be a great resource to keep you protected from pregnancy and STIs. I have my […]
February horoscopes: Start flirting now
Valentine’s Day is approaching. Chinese New Year is almost here. We even get a three-day weekend for President’s Day. February looks good from where we’re sitting, so read on and get ready for an excellent month. Aquarius Exploration. Expansion. You’re going big in February. You may find yourself less interested in monogamy and more drawn […]
IUD Expulsion: Is it as scary as it sounds?
During the first few months of having my IUD, there were some moments of discomfort that made me wonder if the IUD was in the right place. When I went to my doctor for a follow-up exam, I talked about some of the pain I had been experiencing and my fear that the IUD had […]
Does birth control cause brain cancer?
Today’s scary headline is about birth control increasing the risk for brain cancer. Let’s take a look at the data behind the headlines . (It’s a lot less scary than it sounds.) First, some definitions Glioma is a general term for several kinds of brain tumors. Together, these tumors make up much of the brain […]
Before you stop using condoms…
Condoms are great—they’re available in almost any drug store or clinic and they protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). More than half of U.S. couples use a condom when they have sex for the first time, and over 93% have used condoms at some point. The number of couples relying on condoms tends […]
TMI: Can you really share too much?
You know how much we appreciate honest conversations about sexual health and birth control . And we love talking intimately about life and relationships. We also love it when you’re chatty, effusive, candid, and loquacious. Hell, we even like it when you’re mouthy, snarky, boisterous, and blunt. But can you go too far or reveal […]
Andi, 22, ring
Andi has used the ring for four years and has their ring insertion style down. They keep track of when to swap in a new ring using Bedsider’s reminders . Andi likes not having to remember anything on a daily basis. As an added bonus, Andi doesn’t get their period while on the ring and […]
Evan, 30, not right now and condoms
Evan is female-to-male transgender, currently practices abstinence (a.k.a. “not right now”), and uses condoms when sexually active. You’ll appreciate Evan’s honesty on everything from how to buy condoms with minimal embarrassment to how transitioning hormones affect sex drive and mood. And if you have more questions about whether or not transgender men and women need […]
Jannette, 29, IUD
Like many young women and men, Jannette was sexually active before she learned how to use birth control effectively. That resulted in her daughter being born while Jannette was still a teen. Now she has a much greater understanding of pregnancy prevention and uses a Paragard IUD , one of the easiest, longest lasting, and […]
Too cold to take it off? How to cozy up when there’s a chill in the air
When it comes to sex, most of us wouldn’t let a blizzard stop us from doing it. But it’s hard to get started when it’s freezing cold, so here are a few ways to warm up when things between you are heating up . Start with a warm shower (or bath if your tub big […]
