How to get your groove back after having a SAP
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By: health
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November 13, 2020
Sometimes forces outside our control seem to be conspiring to make our genitalia shrivel up and fall off like little strips of dried mango. We’re living through just such a time right now, but there is, for the first time in so long, a light at the end of the tunnel. So what can you […]
These birth control coloring pages will calm your nerves
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By: health
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November 6, 2020
It feels like every week we’re saying “phew, wow, this is a lot.” And this week deserves a “PHEW, WOW, THIS REALLY IS A WHOLE LOT.” However you’re feeling right now—anxious, angry, sad, excited, resigned, tired, scared, or anything else—is okay and normal and understandable. And we made you some coloring pages to help you […]
How to tell if your telehealth provider is protecting your privacy
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By: health
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June 3, 2020
You know when you go to your health care provider the first time and they make you sign that form about HIPAA? If you’re like many people, you probably didn’t take the time to read it all the way through. But HIPAA—which stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—is actually a really important law […]
How much does telehealth cost with and without insurance?
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By: health
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May 12, 2020
From rural America to the most urban cities, telehealth is gaining in popularity. People are getting skin conditions checked out, getting their birth control prescriptions filled, and even ordering tests for sexually transmitted infections. But because it’s such a new phenomenon, people have a lot of questions. Perhaps the biggest one? How much does it […]
States open special health insurance enrollment period in response to coronavirus
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By: health
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March 30, 2020
Finally some good news! Twelve states have opened up special enrollment periods for their public health insurance options in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). This is a rare opportunity to get insurance after the normal open enrollment period has closed. So if you don’t currently have insurance, and you want to get some, check […]
How the birth control pill gave me my life back
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By: health
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October 29, 2019
Have you ever had something make such a profound impact on you that it completely changed your life? That is what my birth control, Lo Loestrin, did for me, and that is why I love it so much. In order to give you the full picture of the impact Lo Loestrin had on my life, […]
Health insurance 2022: These 18 states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up for ACA insurance
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By: health
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October 22, 2019
President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . However, there are 18 states that have their own insurance marketplaces and their own open enrollment dates. If you live in one […]
Getting covered 101: How to get health insurance during open enrollment
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By: health
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December 19, 2018
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Sex in the news: November edition
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By: health
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November 15, 2018
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
How to transform yourself into a boss bitch in only one day
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By: health
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November 2, 2018
Tuesday is Election Day. Tuesday, November 6th. That’s this coming Tuesday. Which means you can turn those dead inside vibes into straight boss bitchiness in four simple steps and fulfill your civic duty along the way: Figure out which candidates you care about and which ones care about you . Find your polling place here […]