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Full birth control coverage? Thanks, President Obama!
If you happened to catch the folks at Planned Parenthood doing a little dance earlier this month, it was for a good reason. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just announced that by this time next year, new health insurance plans will have to cover any FDA-approved birth control method your doctor prescribes […]
Affordable birth control and health care reform
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 . […]
Up close and personal: What to expect at the gyno
Everything about you is lovely and amazing—including your lady parts—and regular gynecological visits will keep it that way. Yes, you’re going to have to wear a skimpy, paper examination gown. Yes, the doctor is going to see your vagina in all its glory. Do it anyway. A Typical Appointment Usually Includes… Health history: You’ll answer […]
There’s a first time for everything
You know when you think something amazing is about to happen—and you want it to happen—but you don’t know for sure if it will happen? That’s the good stuff right there. But we don’t always realize it because big first moments can bring up big fear, insecurity, impatience, and nervousness. Promise us you won’t let […]
Summer flings: You’re hot, he’s hot, the weather’s hot…
Summer has a way of making us feel good in our skin and that can lead to romance. If you decide to have a fling, here’s how to keep it sexy and safe: Diving in. Yes it’s a thousand degrees out, but don’t get busy in a pool, lake, ocean, or other natural body of […]
Peeing is believing: What you should know about sex and UTIs
UTI stands for urinary tract infection and 75% of the time they are triggered by having sex. It’s a totally common health issue. It has nothing to do with your personal hygiene. And getting one can be painful, so here are a few tips to help prevent them. Going to the bathroom is key. You […]
On the down low: What to do if you have to hide your birth control
There may come a time when you need to hide your birth control from a partner. Why? Because some people are against it. Or they don’t want you having sex. Or they don’t want you to have any say in whether or not you get pregnant. Or worse—some partners are abusive and may try to […]
What’s good hookup sex? Birth control is used, you have fun, he has fun. In that order.
When you have sex in a committed relationship, it’s easy to understand why they call it making love. But, hot hookup sex has its place in life too. Both kinds of sex can make you feel alive and sexy. Both can bring out that amazing I-want-you-now lust. And both absolutely require protection against pregnancy and […]
The common cold of the sexually active world: HPV
One of my patients’ most common questions is, “Um, I’ve got some new bumps…down there. Can you check them out?” First off, if you ever notice something of concern “down there,” please go see your doctor or nurse and get it checked out right away. Often these new bumps are harmless, caused by ingrown hairs. […]
Clear your mind: Have your birth control covered
If you’re not ready to have a baby yet, but you are ready to have a super hot sex life, there’s something you should do for yourself: Go on birth control. Why? Because when you find your ideal birth control method—and have that covered—you don’t have to worry about getting pregnant. And that frees you […]
