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Birth control with benefits
When we hear “side effect” we tend to think of doom and gloom, but many birth control methods have positive side effects , too. Exhibit A: a new study of reproductive-age women in the U.S. shows that side benefits are part of the reason a lot of women use the pill. And by a lot […]
Weight a minute
Going on the pill doesn’t mean you’ll be putting on the pounds. (That’s what bacon wrapped tatertots and fried banana splits are for.) original post
They’re into you, but are they into your birth control? How to engage a partner in your method
You love your birth control. (We hope.) You love the person you’re sleeping with. (Or you like them enough to knock boots.) How about connecting those two things to make your sex life even better? Go For Peace of Mind Are either of you worried about accidentally getting pregnant? Using less reliable methods can be […]
Nexpla-what? The next generation of the implant has arrived!
UPDATE: Since this article was published, research has shown the implant to be effective for up to four years. The folks at Merck, who brought us Implanon (a.k.a. the implant ), have officially introduced Nexplanon for use across the United States. Nexplanon is a lot like Implanon—same smaller-than-a-matchstick rod, same 3-year protection, same upper-arm insertion […]
The pill messes with memory? Forget about it!
Sure, we know remembering to take your birth control every day can be hard. But some recent headlines are saying that birth control pills actually alter women’s memory… Really? The short answer is that—in spite of the headlines—we still don’t know. Memory and hormones: Is there a connection? The real story on hormones and memory […]
Pill good news and bad news
There was good news and not-so-good news for the pill this week. First, the good news: a new study confirms that women who have ever taken the pill—even for just a few years—have long-lasting protection from ovarian cancer. Previous research has shown that the pill also protects against uterine cancer and that, contrary to popular […]
You, him, and Aunt Flow: Sex and your period
For most guys, choosing between period sex and no sex is a no brainer. They’re gonna choose period sex because having sex is always better than no sex. But what about the blood? The smell? The mess? Doesn’t matter. Our guy friends have reported back to us and they all said the same thing: Period […]
Check, please
First day on new birth control? Excited to hit the sheets and put your method to good use? Ready… Get set… Not so fast. original post
Birth control spotlight: The IUD
If every method had to battle it out for the title of “Most Effective Birth Control”, the IUD would be a top contender. It’s more than 99% effective with normal use. (Not perfect use; good old normal use works that well.) Once inserted, the Paragard IUD can last up to 12 years and the Mirena […]
Daniel, 26, sterilization
Daniel has a son who means the world to him. Focusing exclusively on his one child felt right for him, so he opted for a vasectomy . That way, he’d never have to worry about broken condoms, missed pills, or the life-changing impact of an unplanned pregnancy. He found the procedure to be surprisingly quick […]
