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The birth control pill will be available without a prescription
We love sharing good news, and today we have the best news! Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, a brand of progestin-only birth control pill, for sale over the counter, with no age restriction. With many states working to erode reproductive rights, this change will greatly increase access to birth control […]
How birth control can be part of gender-affirming care for transmasc and gender-nonbinary folks
TW: Language about birth control and pregnancy is often gendered in ways that aren’t welcoming or inclusive of transgender and gender-nonbinary (TGNB) people. Some TGNB people may prefer specific language to talk about their bodies and body functions, while other TGNB people may find those same words triggering. This article will use the term “bleeding” […]
How to buy condoms with confidence
We dream of a world where no one feels embarrassed when buying condoms—or anything else for that matter—at the drugstore or grocery store, but for anyone who’s not quite there yet, it’s okay. We’ve got some tips to make the whole thing less intimidating. 1. Do a little research beforehand Checking out all the options […]
Why people are saying “Thanks, Birth Control” in 2022
There are soooo many reasons to use and love birth control. What makes Thanks, Birth Control Day our favorite day of the year is hearing YOUR reasons. Here are just a few of them from this year’s celebration: 1. For the gender euphoria of it I currently have a copper IUD, the only long-acting non-hormonal […]
10 beautiful years of you + your BC
A lot has happened over the last 10 years—not all of it amazing, if we’re being honest. But one undoubtedly amazing thing that has happened every year like clockwork is Thanks, Birth Control Day. Today we’re prepping for our 10th annual celebration of all that birth control does with some of our favorite posts from […]
Catch us on TikTok answering all your pressing questions
Every year as we get ready for Thanks, Birth Control Day (which is on November 16th this year!), we take the opportunity to look back on some of our favorite birth control content. Today we’ve rounded up a few of our top-shelf TikToks featuring our very own Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, ob-gyn extraordinaire, answering your most […]
People love their birth control and we love that
As soon as we feel the first chill in the air, there’s only one thing on our minds here at Bedsider—Thanks, Birth Control Day! This year, save the date for Wednesday, November 16 (and don’t worry, we’ll remind you). We’re kicking things off with some of our favorite tweets about birth control. life’s hard, at […]
5 reasons to use birth control when you’re LGBTQIA+
The heteronormative idea of birth control as something that is only for cishet couples is outdated, and it’s probably related to the fact that oral contraceptives were only legal for married couples to use back in a time when only heterosexual people could get married. Well, we say out with the old and in with […]
We need over-the-counter birth control NOW, and here’s why
With efforts underway to restrict access to abortion in states across the country, there’s never been a better time to make access to the birth control pill easier, aka “ free the pill .” And a LOT of y’all agree. Here are just a few of the reasons: 1. It’s as safe as other over-the-counter […]
11 things we all LOVE that don’t involve cupid
Gearing up for the most romantic day of the year can be daunting. That’s why this year, we’re asking you to forget the flowers and heart-shaped candy and focus on the simple things in life. Here are 11 things you can be grateful for on Valentine’s day, no frills or fuss. 1. Recognizing your true […]
