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What’s the difference between birth control, the morning after pill, and the abortion pill?
You may have heard confusing things about the birth control pill, the morning after pill, and the abortion pill, whether in conversations with friends or even on the news. These medications are actually very different and serve different purposes, but many people get them mixed up or even mistakenly assume that they’re all the same […]
If I think I could be pregnant, what should I do?
If you had unprotected sex within the last five days, you might want to use emergency contraception. You can get Plan B One-Step over the counter without a prescription . You can also look into getting a Paragard IUD, the most effective emergency contraceptive option. If it’s been more than five days, you can get […]
Your back-to-school guide to emergency contraception
Whether this semester is all about hitting that 4.0 or hitting, well, “it” with the hottie from down the hall, things can happen fast in college. If your fall plans don’t involve getting pregnant, you might want to have some emergency contraception on hand. First, some facts. Emergency contraception (EC) is the only way to […]
What telehealth is (and isn’t) and why you should use it to get your birth control
Adulting is hard. Sometimes it can feel like basic life maintenance tasks like grocery shopping, showering, and making sure you’re not living in absolute squalor are a full-time job. And then to have to make money on top of all that, plus text everyone back all the time, and somehow stay hydrated? It’s a cruel […]
Sex in the news: January 2020 edition
One month in to 2020 and some resolutions may be going strong, some may be hanging by a thread, and some, well, never even existed. If there’s one thing you should commit to, it’s being up to date on the latest sexual health news so you can keep living your best life both in bed […]
Sex in the news: December 2019 edition
The smell of snow is in the air, everyone’s checking out of work and school, and you’re ready to get into the holiday spirit, but first, catch up on the latest sex in the news. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles about sexual health and birth control from the past month to make it […]
These 8 stories make us want to shout “Thanks, Birth Control” from the rooftops
As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season ( Thanks, Birth Control Day , duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career […]
Four plus-size women share the birth control methods that work for them and why
Talking about birth control can feel super weird and vulnerable. It might bring up memories of really bad experiences (like the time I spent all day curled in a ball watching Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous while on the verge of puking after I took emergency contraception . It might also force us to […]
Breaking free from an abstinence-only past
Picture this: a 14-year-old girl is at the peak of body confusion and a hormone tsunami when her mother comes to her school to give a special presentation to her class about why abstinence is the only safe form of birth control. Yep, that was me. Having grown up in a religious household and spent […]
Five things to try in bed when it’s too hot to touch another human
Last week we brought you makeup hacks to help you beat the heat , but how is anyone supposed to have sex in this weather? Here are five ways to make it work: 1. Mutual masturbation This is hands down (haha) the best way to have sex without touching, though you can always lend a […]
