Defend birth control access: Here’s how
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By: health
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November 1, 2018
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 . […]
Self-care for when you feel like the world is ending
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By: health
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October 12, 2018
We love a good DIY sugar scrub as much as the next person, but if you think that self-care is all essential oils and bathtubs full of flowers , well, actually, we understand why. We’ve all seen the #selfcare posts on Instagram. But actually, self-care is anything you need to do to take care of […]
HPV vaccination now available up to age 45
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By: health
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October 11, 2018
ICYMI: The FDA expanded their approval for the HPV vaccine to include people aged 27 to 45. This means that everyone between the ages of 9 and 45 can get vaccinated against HPV. Here’s what you need to know: Why vaccinate for HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a group of more than 150 strains […]
Sex in the news: October edition
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By: health
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October 10, 2018
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]
Your guide to the midterm elections
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By: health
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September 26, 2018
The midterm election is right around the corner—Tuesday, November 6th to be exact. Meh, you say? Well, elections are decided by those who show up! So if you want to have your say, we’ve got your back and a lot of resources to help you exercise your rights. What’s at stake? A lot when it […]
We need to talk…about birth control
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By: health
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September 25, 2018
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
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By: health
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September 24, 2018
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
What to do when you run out of condoms
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By: health
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September 14, 2018
We’ve all been there. All dressed up with nowhere to go, so to speak. Maybe it’s after midnight and everything is closed in your town, maybe if you try to tiptoe down the creaky stairs you’ll wake up your mom who will then ask lots of questions like are you really going out dressed like […]
Diabetes, sex, and birth control
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By: health
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September 12, 2018
Have diabetes? Want to have lots and lots of great sex without worrying about getting pregnant or messing with your blood sugar? Just like food or exercise when you have diabetes, there are a few things to keep in mind—but don’t worry. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’ve got options. When […]
Sex in the news: August edition
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By: health
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September 6, 2018
Trapped in the never-ending, relentless, 24-hour news cycle that makes you beg for the end to come soon? Find yourself involuntarily covering your eyes and ducking under your desk anytime you get a news alert on your phone? Don’t worry, Bedsider’s got your back, as always. This time, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles […]