Dress up as your fave birth control for Halloween this year
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By: health
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October 23, 2020
As we approach the end of October each year, we become positively giddy. Not only is Halloween coming, but so is Thanks, Birth Control Day (November 16th this year—mark your calendar!). This year we’ve decided to celebrate BOTH AT THE SAME TIME by sharing five birth control costume ideas. Make sure you tag #ThxBirthControl in […]
How to protect your privacy when getting birth control or STI tests in the mail
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By: health
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August 14, 2020
Getting sexual and reproductive health services can be…awkward. The whole process of going to the doctor, getting up on that table, and talking about your sex life can be enough to make even a seasoned sex educator blush. But luckily, there’s a way you can get your birth control and sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests […]
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 […]
June 2020 horoscopes: Venus retrograde is upon us
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By: health
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May 29, 2020
We’re not going to lie: Venus is in retrograde this month, and we’re all going to feel it. The good news is that this only comes around once every year and a half. The bad news is that Venus retrograde is notorious for causing tumult in our love lives. Read on to find out what […]
5 reasons why birth control should be over the counter
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By: health
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May 27, 2020
Let’s use our imaginations a little, shall we? Let’s imagine a world where things are getting progressively easier for people with uteruses instead of harder. Where policies are in place that support all people’s ability to determine if and when to start a family. Where everyone has access to the tools they need to take […]
How birth control can help your mental health
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By: health
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May 21, 2020
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking down stigma and supporting those with mental illnesses and their loved ones. To honor the month, here are a few ways that birth control can help support your mental health and help you say #ThxBirthControl. It can give you a sense of control As […]
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 […]
Sex in the news: April 2020 edition
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By: health
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May 5, 2020
With so much scary stuff happening, it can be hard to figure out how to stay on top of the news without getting super overwhelmed. We’re here to help you sort through the chaos and get the latest on sexual health. (And remember: if you’re struggling to access birth control during the pandemic, check out […]
Coronavirus is giving us even more reasons to love our birth control
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By: health
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April 3, 2020
There’s plenty to freak out about, and trust us, we’re freaking out plenty. But we’re also spending some time thinking about the things we’re grateful for, and at the top of that list is birth control. Here’s why: 1. For the unlimited quarantine sex 2. For letting us work from home in peace (sort of) […]
Sex in the news: Coronavirus edition
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By: health
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April 2, 2020
Times are tough, and we’re all adjusting to a new normal, which might mean being plugged in more than usual. Constant exposure to the news can become overwhelming and stressful during these times. We’re here to help you sort through the news and get the latest when it comes to COVID-19 and your sexual health. […]