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Real Stories: I love my kid(s)—but please, no more
If you’re already a parent and think it’s time to say “stop” or “pause” on the babymaking (but not necessarily on the _love_making, thankyouverymuch), consider your birth control options. From condoms to sterilization to the IUD and more, there’s a method out there for you. BTW, if you want to learn more about methods you […]
Real Stories: Birth control from the boyfriend perspective
If you’ve ever wondered what dudes think about birth control, look no further. For the videos below, we asked guys in relationships to walk us through what they like and don’t like about their girlfriend’s method of birth control. And what did we learn? These guys all have at least one thing in common: They’re […]
Real Stories: 5 women on how birth control is helping them win their future
For some of us, the nine-to-five grind is a much more comfortable speed than ‘round-the-clock parenting—at least for now. For others, babies aren’t in the picture at all. And though being a working woman and a mom can be an amazing and rewarding combo, some moments are probably better for bringing kids into the mix […]
Real Stories: LGBTQ folks talk birth control
Depending on your reproductive system and the reproductive systems of the people you sleep with, there’s a good chance you may need birth control at one point or another. Pregnancy can happen anytime someone with a uterus has vaginal sex with someone with a penis, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. Even if […]
5 myths about the implant, busted
The birth control implant is a little rod about the size of a matchstick. It goes just below the skin in your upper arm. For some people, it’s the best birth control that ever happened to them. But others may have heard scary stories about the implant—and many folks aren’t even sure what it is. […]
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 […]
But really, should you get an IUD right now?
“We have 5 more IUDs on the schedule today.” This has become a familiar refrain from the staff in my office over the last few months. I’m a gynecologist who primarily provides family planning services, but this scene is playing out in doctors’ offices around the country—and not just for those of us who focus […]
Ali, 17, implant
Ali didn’t love her experience with the pill, so after talking with her health care provider, she decided to try the long-lasting Nexplanon implant instead. Now, she can’t find anything she doesn’t like about her birth control. Ali likes that the implant isn’t noticeable but she can still feel for it in her arm to […]
Thinking about an IUD or an implant? Go for 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 . […]
I have epilepsy. Am I loveable? Can I have sex? Be a good parent?
I started asking myself a lot of questions when I was first diagnosed with epilepsy . How am I supposed to get over the embarrassment of having seizures in class, in the lunch line, at the bus stop, at work, at friend’s houses…etc? How do I tell people I have epilepsy? What birth control can […]
