Daria, 20, IUD
Many women start on one method and switch to another when their lifestyle changes. It’s good to know that you always have options no matter what your needs are. That was true in Daria’s case. When she got so busy that she started to forget her daily birth control pill, she went to her school’s […]
Back to school birth control: 6 questions to answer
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 . […]
Tabitha, 20, IUD
Tabitha is a go-getter. She likes working hard and making smart decisions for her future. Because she has so much going on, she didn’t like being on the pill and having to remember it every day. For her, the carefree nature of the Mirena IUD—which can last up to five years—was much more ideal. original […]
Moving in together: How to get it right
The bed feels bigger, but the closets feel smaller. You discover that only one of you has strong feelings about the color of bath towels. You stop trying to hide every sound and scent that comes out of your body. These are just some of the things you might experience when you decide to live […]
Birth control, by video chat!
UPDATE: Planned Parenthood Care has expanded, and several other telemedicine services are now available. See what’s happening with online health care in your state ! —Planned Parenthood is pioneering a new way for women in Minnesota and Washington to get birth control care: video chat via smartphone app or computer . Women in these two […]
George, 22, IUD
George’s girlfriend uses the Mirena IUD. He likes how easy it is, how it feels better than some other methods, and that it’s always there. Women often wonder if guys can feel an IUD during sex. According to George, he does feel the strings, but it’s painless and doesn’t get in the way at all. […]
Men and emergency contraception: The saga continues
In the summer of 2012, researchers at Columbia University in New York City did some secret shopper research . They sent guys aged 19-28 into nearly every pharmacy in Washington Heights, East Harlem, and the Upper East Side—158 pharmacies in all. The guys told the pharmacist they wanted to buy emergency contraception (a.k.a. Plan B, […]
Birth control, you rock our world
What makes it possible for people all over the planet to finish their educations, make a living, and raise healthier children? If you know us at all, you know what’s coming… Birth control ! Couples around the world have been using some form of it for centuries, because having the power to control when you […]
Elsa, 25, IUD
After Elsa had her son, her provider recommended the Paragard IUD. She had it inserted postpartum and experienced a little spotting, but that stopped. Now she’s noticed that her periods are lighter than before. She really likes how easy her IUD is. There’s nothing to remember, no ongoing medical appointments, no shots to get or […]
Omar, 25, condom
Omar appreciates how simple condoms are. You can carry them with you anywhere. They’re comfortable. They’re cheap. They prevent pregnancy and STIs. Plus there are tons to choose from , so you can test a lot of them until you find one that feels right. original post
