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Life sucks. Or is it just my birth control?
With all the stresses in life, it can be hard to know what is bringing you down. Is it the upcoming test that’s stressing you out? Is it the fight you had with your friend? Is it your co-worker being rude for no apparent reason? Or is it your birth control? Let’s take a look […]
Um, can I get pregnant if…?
Pregnancy scares: most people have one at some point. Even when you know how pregnancy happens , most textbooks don’t cover what specific sex acts could result in pregnancy. So let’s talk details… Can I get pregnant if there was no penetration? Yep. Sperm are very efficient swimmers. Anytime semen gets inside your vagina or […]
The Ring: It won’t get lost in there!
The vaginal contraceptive ring , aka the ring or NuvaRing, is an easy to use, safe, and effective birth control option. It’s a soft, flexible ring that you change once a month. When I discuss vaginal contraception with my patients, some are initially wary about using a vaginal birth control method and have lots of […]
Is it really okay to skip periods?
A number of birth control methods hold the promise of lighter periods, fewer periods, or none at all—namely hormonal IUDs , the Depo-Provera shot , the single-rod implant , or continuous use of the pill or ring . To some of us, the idea of effective contraception and no periods sounds like menstrual nirvana. But […]
Pull and pray
We’ve all said the silent prayer. If he pulls out in time, everything will be okay. Right? original post
