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Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
Depending on your reproductive system and the reproductive systems of the people you sleep with, there’s a good chance you may need birth control at one point or another. Pregnancy can happen anytime someone with a uterus has vaginal sex with someone with a penis, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Even if […]
Does it hurt to get an IUD?
IUDs are super easy to use and super effective, but what does it really feel like to get one inserted? Excruciating pain, or just a little pinch? Intense cramping, or the discomfort of a pap smear? Turns out it depends on the person. Watch different people talk about what getting an IUD was like for […]
Effectiveness update: Birth control has gotten better (or we have)
There are so many options for preventing pregnancy these days. From hormonal methods like the pill , patch , and ring to IUDs to the good old condom , anyone who’s looking to avoid pregnancy can find something that works to keep sperm from meeting egg. Now, researchers at the Guttmacher Institute have given us […]
What you should know about birth control when you have a disability
People with disabilities have sex! Contrary to what society may assume, the reality is that, as human beings, most of us are going to find a way to get it on whatever our ability status. And if you’re getting it on and unplanned pregnancy could be a concern for you, birth control is always a […]
Can birth control help with endometriosis?
If you have endometriosis (a condition where tissue grows outside of your uterus instead of inside it), hormonal birth control can do wonders to lessen your symptoms. There are a bunch of hormonal methods that can help regulate your periods, decrease bleeding, or even make your period go away completely . original post
Bariatric surgery, birth control, and pregnancy
In the last 20 years, obesity has been on the rise in the U.S. , including among 18-44-year-old women (with 27% affected as of 2014 ). Despite the stigma associated with obesity, there’s growing evidence that it’s not something people choose —most obese people have tried many, many strategies to lose weight. There is one […]
Is the pill killing your sex drive?
Like most medications, the birth control pill comes with a few side effects. Most of them are mild and similar to the symptoms you may have right before your period—like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. Thankfully, these side effects often go away after a few months. But some pill users feel that the […]
The Mommy Club: To join, or not to join?
I am a planner and I always have been. When I travel, I plan my entire trip down to the hour, if not the minute. I know which mode of transportation is best and I build in “free time.” I know where I am going and how I’m going to get there. That applies not […]
Which fertility and period tracking apps can you trust?
Want to track your cycle? There are a lot of apps for that. But do they actually work? And are some better than others? We’ve written about period tracking and fertility awareness apps from a user perspective, but we’re happy to see the science community weighing in. Two recent studies looking at the many free […]
How well does emergency contraception work?
by Kelly Cleland, MPA, MPH. Emergency contraception (EC) is a great way to bounce back after a “whoops” moment and generally back up your birth control . A growing number of people have used EC, but there are still some misconceptions out there. One area of confusion has to do with effectiveness. Effectiveness for EC […]
