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The art of being a difficult (aka empowered) patient
When I was twenty years old, I met a bunch of feminists. They were strong and assertive, and they took no sh*t. They were loud and amazing, and they blew my mind. They were a lot like the feminists my grandpa had always warned me about. He hated feminists. And these feminists would really not […]
I experienced racial bias in my postpartum care
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a Bedsider series highlighting the lived experiences of women of color in getting reproductive health care. Bedsider is committed to helping people get on top of their sex lives through information and access to quality care. That commitment includes celebrating all that birth control has to offer, but […]
My doctor almost sterilized me without telling me
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a Bedsider series highlighting the lived experiences of women of color in getting reproductive health care. Bedsider is committed to helping people get on top of their sex lives through information and access to quality care. That commitment includes celebrating all that birth control has to offer, but […]
Getting covered 101: How to get health insurance during open enrollment
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Why NOT to buy a short-term insurance plan
There’s been a lot of talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also sometimes called Obamacare). The fact is that the ACA is still in effect and that open enrollment is November 1st to December 15th this year (unless you’re in one of these 13 states with their own open enrollment periods […]
How do I get birth control when I’m in the military?
If you are an active-duty member of the U.S. military, here’s some great news: you have access to a wide range of birth control methods covered under your TRICARE plan. The less great news: not all methods are offered at every military treatment facility (MTF), especially during deployment. That’s why even if you’re not sure […]
That burning feeling when you pee: Urinary tract infections 101
You just peed, yet you feel like you have to go back to the bathroom. No matter how many times you sit down on the toilet, you can’t shake that feeling. And when you do pee, it burns. We’ve all been there. Most likely, you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI most commonly […]
Behind the white lab coat: A who’s who guide to medical professionals
When you go to the doctor’s office, it can feel like a parade of white lab coats and scrubs. One person takes you back to the exam room, another takes your vitals, another does a physical exam, and you’re sent to a fourth person for a blood draw. To get the most out of visits, […]
The best and worst of health care: 5 things to keep in mind
When I told my doctor I wanted an IUD , I was surprised the short procedure wouldn’t be performed then and there. Instead, my doctor arranged for a nurse to call me and talk me through all of my options. I thought I knew which device I wanted. The phone call with the nurse changed […]
How does the Affordable Care Act affect my birth control?
As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that as of fall of 2012, new health insurance plans have to cover any FDA-approved birth control method your doctor prescribes without a copay or a deductible. The one thing we love more than birth control is free […]
