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The girl’s guide to getting emergency contraception
By Connor Davies. Bedsider has covered emergency contraception (EC) pretty darn thoroughly over the years, from the basics , to where to find it , to dispelling myths about it . But when it comes down to it, reading about EC is a lot different from actually going out and buying it. In addition to […]
Getting charged for birth control? Look into it
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 . […]
Are you blushing? How to make sex (and birth control) less awkward
Just talking about sex and birth control can be seriously awkward. That’s why we asked Charreah Jackson, relationships editor for ESSENCE Magazine , to tackle that subject and dish out some really good advice . But what about the awkward things that happen when you’re actually getting it on? To get past that awkwardness, you’ve […]
Getting birth control online
Sure, you can find lots of different over-the-counter (OTC) birth control methods by stopping in at your local drugstore, Target, Walmart, or grocery store . But, there’s one place you might not have thought to check for easy access to cheap contraception: the Internet. Buying OTC birth control online can be super convenient, especially if […]
Back to school birth control: 6 questions to answer
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 . […]
Moving in together: How to get it right
The bed feels bigger, but the closets feel smaller. You discover that only one of you has strong feelings about the color of bath towels. You stop trying to hide every sound and scent that comes out of your body. These are just some of the things you might experience when you decide to live […]
Help is on the way: How to manage PMS and period pain
Bloating. Breakouts. Cramps. Back aches. Mood swings. They all suck. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make PMS and period pain suck less. Practice yoga. This natural approach can calm you down and soothe aches. The Art of Living and Chatelaine demonstrate a bunch of moves that can help, while Yoga […]
Summer ain’t over yet: How to relive camp
Of all the summertime traditions, going to camp might singlehandedly be responsible for more firsts than any other. Yes, that includes slow dancing, kissing, and maybe even schtooping . But it also includes performing in front of a crowd, winning an award for doing what you’re great at, or facing a fear (hello, ropes course) […]
Sleeping Together 101: Breakfast in bed
“What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast? You look good doing it, and it’s a nice thing to do for somebody you just had sex with.“ – Anthony Bourdain Exactly. And it doesn’t have to be some lengthy gourmet ritual or sensual experimentation in licking maple syrup off each other […]
See ya, stress! More ways to calm the eff down
Most of us need to relax during winter holiday chaos, so we helped you chill out in December with soul-soothing tips for sex and laughter and bedtime yoga and bubble baths . But summer isn’t immune to stress. There’s relentless heat, travel and traffic, more parties and weddings than usual, and all the typical work, […]
