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Dreading your annual exam? Here’s why you should go
Are you dreading your “annual exam”? Not sure how often you need to see a health care provider? Wondering if you can avoid pelvic exams forever? Knowing more about what to expect and how to prepare can help. Even if there’s nothing wrong, you should still see a provider about your sexual and reproductive health […]
Choosing a (new) health care provider
Whether you just moved, are ready for a change, or need to find your first provider, choosing a health care provider can feel daunting. This is especially true when you’re looking for a sexual health provider. But finding a provider that’s a good fit for you and your needs is one key to helping you […]
Why (and how) providers should get consent in the exam room
This article originally appeared on Bedsider Providers. While it was written by a provider for other providers, we thought it might be helpful for our Bedsider readers to see as well. We want you to know we’re committed to addressing health disparities, and part of our approach to that work is through provider education. From […]
How to tell if your telehealth provider is protecting your privacy
You know when you go to your health care provider the first time and they make you sign that form about HIPAA? If you’re like many people, you probably didn’t take the time to read it all the way through. But HIPAA—which stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—is actually a really important law […]
What telehealth is (and isn’t) and why you should use it to get your birth control
Adulting is hard. Sometimes it can feel like basic life maintenance tasks like grocery shopping, showering, and making sure you’re not living in absolute squalor are a full-time job. And then to have to make money on top of all that, plus text everyone back all the time, and somehow stay hydrated? It’s a cruel […]
How to tell when it’s time to switch providers
As a young person in search of health care, my goal was to find a provider where I felt understood. To me that meant someone who came from a similar background, was a woman of color, and would advocate for me and my health. So, when I came across a Jamaican-American female gynecologist online, I […]
Six things your provider wishes you knew about birth control
In my practice, I have heard from a lot of people about their worries and concerns about birth control. There are some really common misconceptions out there about birth control, and I’m here to clear some of them up. 1. You don’t need an exam to get most types of birth control. You’re sitting on […]
I chose sterilization, and I’ve never looked back
In spring of last year, I finally got it: a referral to a surgeon to discuss my sterilization . I prepared my plea ahead of time: I’ve always been sure I don’t want to go through pregnancy and bear a child; if we change our minds, my fiancée (now wife) can have kids biologically; I […]
Sex in the news: September 2019 edition
We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite articles about sexual health and birth control from the past month to make it really easy for you to get the facts on the things that could affect your health. Can You Feel The Birth Control Implant? What You Need To Know About Nexplanon (Bustle) The implant (sold under […]
I’ve had my IUD for three years, and I love it more every year
My journey to the IUD was a rocky one. By the time I was 27, I had tried various brands of the birth control pill, which I started when I was 18, but I hadn’t ever found the right fit. From forgetting to take it, to leaving it at home during a weekend trip, to […]
