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Introducing ella: A new emergency contraceptive available in the U.S.
Several emergency contraception options—or EC—were already available to us in the states. EC pills are sold at pharmacy counters and sell under brand names like Plan B One-Step or Next Choice. A Copper-T IUD, like the Paragard IUD, is available at a health centers. There’s also the Yuzpe Method where you can use combination birth […]
Pill perfection: Choosing the right pill for you
So you’ve thought about all of your birth control options and decided the pill is the right method for you. Or maybe you’re already using the pill, but you’re annoyed with one of the side effects and want to switch to a different type. So…which pill would be best? There’s a huge range of pills […]
Sex on the first date? Yes? No? Maybe?
So you’re going through your first date rituals. Paying special attention to where you shave. Going for the sexy bra, not the functional bra. Picking out clothes that make you feel good and look hot, but not like you’re trying to look hot. Stashing some breath mints in your purse. Suddenly you stop and wonder: […]
Whoops! Birth control you can use after sex
There are lots of reasons the best laid plans for using birth control don’t work out: I completely forgot to take my pill (!)… I just didn’t have enough money to pay for the ring this month… The condom broke… We’d had some drinks and got carried away… Something like this happens to most of […]
Getting the snip: Should it be me or my partner?
Done having kids or sure you never want any? If you answer yes, you might be thinking about permanent birth control, also called sterilization . Sterilization can be done for women or men. For women, it is often called “getting your tubes tied” or “tubal ligation.” For men, it is called a vasectomy. Sterilization is […]
The sweet escape: How to rock a road trip
Nothing delivers instant adventure like a road trip. All you need is a car, the perfect playlist, and someone to share the experience. Whether you go with your guy or best friends, here’s our list of must-have’s for your next getaway. Smell good. Cars get hot. People get stanky. Bring deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush, and should you […]
The Ring: It won’t get lost in there!
The vaginal contraceptive ring , aka the ring or NuvaRing, is an easy to use, safe, and effective birth control option. It’s a soft, flexible ring that you change once a month. When I discuss vaginal contraception with my patients, some are initially wary about using a vaginal birth control method and have lots of […]
All about prescription birth control
The IUD , the implant , and sterilization . To get the most effective birth control methods—an IUD, the implant, or, if you’re looking for something permanent, sterilization—you have to visit a health care provider. (BTW, we can help you find one here .) Visiting a provider might seem like a pain, but for women […]
Pillow talk: How to ask him to share the cost of contraception
Flowers. A mocha latte with extra foam. Tampons that time you were running low and he was already at the store. Your guy may treat you to some really nice things, but does he chip in toward your birth control? Do you want him to? Sometimes you need to share the cost of contraception and […]
Secret birth control: Know your privacy settings
Modern birth control methods have done wonders to give women control of their lives. You might be like me—one of contraception’s biggest fans, shouting its praises from the rooftops. But sometimes, you just want to keep your birth control on the down low. You could be worried about your little brother finding your pills and […]
