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The Mommy Club: To join, or not to join?
I am a planner and I always have been. When I travel, I plan my entire trip down to the hour, if not the minute. I know which mode of transportation is best and I build in “free time.” I know where I am going and how I’m going to get there. That applies not […]
Tika, 19, IUD
Tika found the non-hormonal Paragard IUD to be the perfect option for her body. She knows she wants to have kids someday—and she knows now isn’t the right time. Tika felt that the super-effective, long-lasting non-hormonal IUD would be the best way for her to protect against pregnancy. She especially likes that she can set […]
Lindsay, 30, IUD
Lindsay started using the pill to deal with irregular periods, but she struggled to take it consistently. So when she realized the IUD would be an option for her, she went for it. Lindsay’s favorite thing about her IUD? She doesn’t have to worry about doing anything for it to work. Lindsay has heard, especially […]
Mal, 30, IUD
Mal hasn’t always had the best experiences going to the doctor’s office, so it took him some time to work up the courage to ask a health care provider about getting an IUD. At first he wanted an IUD to help with heavy periods. He didn’t feel like he should have periods at all, so […]
Guy’s guide to taking control of your sexual health
Repeat after us: Stressed sex isn’t good sex. Guy Nottadadi is here to share some of the things dudes can do to take control of their sexual health, especially when it comes to birth control. We’re talking condoms . We’re talking pulling out —especially as a double or triple measure. We’re talking the best, stress-free, […]
What do guys know about their partners’ birth control?
Are guys clueless about birth control? A few studies have suggested that men typically know less about birth control than women, but there’s actually not a ton of research on the subject. Now a new national study sheds some light on this question. Many guys said they knew what birth control their partner used The […]
This is your junk on booze
A lot of folks believe that drinking can be a good way to warm up for sex. A glass of wine or beer may relax you, but more is not better in the case of booze and sex. Alcohol can seriously mess with your sex life, and I don’t just mean for daily drinkers or […]
How birth control saved my period
I was lying on the couch in the middle of summer, wrapped up in a million blankets with a heating pad on my pelvis. Not only did I have a stomachache and heavy bleeding, I was also shivering and feeling extremely nauseous. It wasn’t the first time that a day I was hoping to spend […]
Can birth control make my acne better?
From the pill to the patch , the ring to the IUD , there are a few options to choose from to keep your birth control covered and your skin clear. Here’s what two of our medical advisors suggest. Option 1: A combined hormonal method If you have acne, any combined hormonal birth control method […]
The best and worst of health care: 5 things to keep in mind
When I told my doctor I wanted an IUD , I was surprised the short procedure wouldn’t be performed then and there. Instead, my doctor arranged for a nurse to call me and talk me through all of my options. I thought I knew which device I wanted. The phone call with the nurse changed […]
