10 ways to respond to rude questions about when you’re having kids
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the warm weather with family at weddings, cookouts, and other get-togethers. But family can also have a way of ignoring your boundaries under the guise of “catching up.” Sometimes that leaves you dodging nosy questions about having children. Whether you want kids one day (but not today), you’re […]
I experienced racial bias in my postpartum care
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a Bedsider series highlighting the lived experiences of women of color in getting reproductive health care. Bedsider is committed to helping people get on top of their sex lives through information and access to quality care. That commitment includes celebrating all that birth control has to offer, but […]
That time Hillary tweeted at us
Earlier this week, on Thanks, Birth Control Day , we told you about a recent survey we conducted to uncover some of the main reasons people use (and love) birth control . Today, we’re celebrating Frisky Friday by sharing some of our favorite tweets from the day, because nobody can say it better than you. […]
5 cards to send that friend who loves babies as long as they’re not her own
ICYMI it’s Thanks, Birth Control Day . It’s a day to celebrate everything birth control makes possible, from smashing career goals to…well…smashing without having to worry about getting pregnant. Here are some cheeky cards you can share with your friends to celebrate this year. For the fur mom share this Is she happy to pick […]
5 reasons people use (and love) birth control
You may have heard that today is Thanks, Birth Control Day . We’re pretty excited because of all the things birth control does and enables us to do. We already know that birth control is great for helping us prevent pregnancy, and that some forms ( condoms and internal condoms ) also protect against STIs. […]
How to have ‘the talk’ with your mom
When my mom found out I was having sex (I repeat: “found out”) back in the day, it wasn’t an ideal situation. I decided to take an informal poll of young women from lots of different backgrounds to find out how their mothers came to know of their sexual activity. The poll revealed it’s not […]
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 […]
Adoption 102: Who can help you explore an adoption plan?
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about placing your baby for adoption . The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. Adoption is an industry, and there are thousands—maybe tens of thousands—of professionals and organizations working with expectant parents considering adoption. Google “place my baby for adoption,” and the first results […]
Adoption 103: Choosing an adoptive family
After you’ve made the choice to explore placing your child for adoption , you have two more important choices to make: You’ll have to find a trustworthy adoption provider and choose an adoptive family. While choosing adoptive parents for your baby may feel like a huge decision, it’s also an opportunity to find the best […]
Adoption 101: How does adoption work?
If you’re facing an accidental pregnancy, parenting and abortion might feel like your only two options. Maybe you’ve heard of adoption, but have only seen the process on TV shows like Teen Mom or This Is Us . We’re here to tell you that adoption is an option which, like the other options, has its […]
