The birth control pill will be available without a prescription
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By: health
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July 13, 2023
We love sharing good news, and today we have the best news! Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, a brand of progestin-only birth control pill, for sale over the counter, with no age restriction. With many states working to erode reproductive rights, this change will greatly increase access to birth control […]
Freaking out about monkeypox? Here’s what you need to know.
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By: health
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August 30, 2022
Since May of 2022 an increasing number of people around the world have been diagnosed with monkeypox infections. With cases increasing in the US , monkeypox was declared a public health emergency on August 4, 2022. Here’s what you need to know. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus that can spread from person to […]
Happy Thanks, Birth Control Day!
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By: health
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November 17, 2021
Hey besties! Y’all already know that every day is a celebration of birth control for us. But today we’re doubling down because it’s ✨Thanks, Birth Control Day✨ which is, of course, the most important holiday of the festive season! Come shout your love for your birth control from the rooftops ( of Twitter ) using […]
Here’s what we need to do to protect birth control coverage
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By: health
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April 30, 2021
For nearly 10 years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contraceptive coverage requirement has helped millions of people get the birth control they need without out-of-pocket costs like co-pays and deductibles. But for nearly as long, legal challenges on behalf of employers who object to providing this coverage for their employees have threatened this critical benefit. […]
What to do when your birth control delivery is late
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By: health
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March 30, 2021
You did everything right—you had your telehealth visit, you considered all your birth control options, and you ordered one for delivery to your door. There’s just one problem: your delivery is late. We know that when you don’t have the birth control you’re relying on, it can be incredibly stressful. So here are five things […]
Meet Annovera, a new type of birth control
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By: health
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November 24, 2020
In case you didn’t hear the news, there’s a new type of hormonal birth control available. You’re probably aware of the ring —a flexible ring that you insert into your vagina that releases hormones. You leave it in for three weeks (21 days), then take it out and leave it out for a week (7 […]
How to get your groove back after having a SAP
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By: health
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November 13, 2020
Sometimes forces outside our control seem to be conspiring to make our genitalia shrivel up and fall off like little strips of dried mango. We’re living through just such a time right now, but there is, for the first time in so long, a light at the end of the tunnel. So what can you […]
5 reasons why birth control should be over the counter
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By: health
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May 27, 2020
Let’s use our imaginations a little, shall we? Let’s imagine a world where things are getting progressively easier for people with uteruses instead of harder. Where policies are in place that support all people’s ability to determine if and when to start a family. Where everyone has access to the tools they need to take […]
How much does telehealth cost with and without insurance?
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By: health
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May 12, 2020
From rural America to the most urban cities, telehealth is gaining in popularity. People are getting skin conditions checked out, getting their birth control prescriptions filled, and even ordering tests for sexually transmitted infections. But because it’s such a new phenomenon, people have a lot of questions. Perhaps the biggest one? How much does it […]
Sex in the news: April 2020 edition
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By: health
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May 5, 2020
With so much scary stuff happening, it can be hard to figure out how to stay on top of the news without getting super overwhelmed. We’re here to help you sort through the chaos and get the latest on sexual health. (And remember: if you’re struggling to access birth control during the pandemic, check out […]