Waiting and wanting: Sex, birth control, and long distance relationships
You’re here. They’re not. You want each other bad and all that pent up longing is enough to make you drive all night, catch a flight, or pick a fight just to release the sexual tension. Long distance relationships aren’t always easy, but we believe in love, so here are a few tips to keep […]
Genes or birth control: What really causes blood clots?
Every few months, the pill and the ring hit the headlines for increasing the risk of blood clots in some women. Health care professionals know this isn’t really news— the link between certain birth control methods and increased risk of blood clots is well-established . Health care professionals also know that a bunch of other […]
Welcome back, diaphragm! Caya is slated to hit the U.S. market
Update: The Caya diaphragm is now available in the U.S. — Just when we were starting to worry about fans of this old-school barrier method , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has cleared a new diaphragm for sale in the United States. This diaphragm, which will be sold as Caya […]
Mary Lide, 26, IUD
One of the greatest benefits of using an IUD is how long they last. But Mary Lide makes a good point: hormonal IUDs often have very few side effects. ( The levels of hormone in your system are really low .) For women who have had a bad experience with another hormonal method, a hormonal […]
Help is on the way: How to manage PMS and period pain
Bloating. Breakouts. Cramps. Back aches. Mood swings. They all suck. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make PMS and period pain suck less. Practice yoga. This natural approach can calm you down and soothe aches. The Art of Living and Chatelaine demonstrate a bunch of moves that can help, while Yoga […]
IUD insertion: A pinch, a poke, or a serious ouch?
IUD insertion is different for everyone— some say it’s not a big deal , but studies have shown that for between 10% and 20% of women, pain during insertion can be severe. Unfortunately, a 2013 study found that health care providers often underestimate how much pain their patients experience during insertion. That’s not to say […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Signs you may need to take a break (from sex)
Sex between two consenting adults is a beautiful thing. (So is using birth control until you’re ready to have a kid.) But if it starts to feel complicated or boring, it could be time to take a break and reevaluate what—or who—turns you on. You might need a break from sex if it feels… 1. […]
Is birth control info missing from chronic condition care?
There are a bunch of common health conditions —like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and obesity—that affect U.S. women under age 45. Women who have chronic health conditions like these are more likely to visit a health care provider regularly than those who don’t, yet they may also be more likely to have accidental pregnancies […]
Birth control when you’re living with HIV/AIDS
If you are one of the 1.1 million people in the U.S. living with HIV or AIDS, you might have heard that your choices of birth control are limited. The good news is that many methods—including some of the most effective ones—should still work well for you. What you can use depends on whether you […]
Time flies (when you’re having great sex)
Wake and quake. Afternoon delight. A midnight booty call. There are 24 hours in a day and every single one of them can be a good time to have sex. But admit it: There are a few hours that you like best. Are you an early riser? Love getting naked in the mid-day sun for […]
