Katie, 32, IUD
Katie used to be on the pill, but having to remember to take it every day at the same time made her a little anxious. With the IUD , she can relax knowing she’s covered by one of the most effective methods available. And like a lot of women, Katie was nervous about getting her […]
Alyssa, 19, the pill
Alyssa is on Seasonique, a birth control pill that reduces her period to just four times a year. Before taking it, her period was irregular, so she never knew when it would arrive or how long it would last. Now she knows when she’s going to get it and, because it only happens once a […]
Ruchika, 27, IUD
Ruchika is a med student, so she knows a lot about health and how bodies work. She took the day off for her IUD insertion. She heard it might hurt or cause cramping and wanted the afternoon to recover. But for her, the insertion was actually uneventful. Guess she didn’t need Netflix, Nutella, a heating […]
Colleen, 32, IUD
Being on the IUD is liberating for Colleen. She doesn’t have to remember when to take anything. She likes the way it works with her body and hasn’t had any side effects. And she doesn’t have to worry about getting pregnant because it’s 99% effective. Yes there was a little bit of cramping when she […]
Rob, 23, male condom
You know what really feels good? Peace of mind. That’s one of the main reasons why Rob is cool using condoms . He thinks they’re easy to keep stocked wherever—and whenever—you need them. Plus, when used correctly and consistently, they protect against pregnancy and STIs. That means he doesn’t have to worry about having a […]
Matt, 24, cervical cap
Matt’s girlfriend tried an IUD and the pill , but her body had a hard time adjusting to them and they diminished her sex drive. That’s when she asked about non-hormonal methods and her doctor recommended the cervical cap . For Matt, it feels a lot like using nothing at all and creates a sense […]
Andre, 29, fertility awareness
Fertility awareness is au naturel family planning. Andre appreciates that there’s nothing to take, use, or buy (except maybe a thermometer or period-tracking calendar app). His wife simply keeps track of her menstrual cycle to determine which days she can get pregnant and which days are safe for as much spontaneous sex as they want. […]
Adrian, 24, withdrawal
Adrian uses condoms to protect himself against STIs when he needs to, but he doesn’t really like the feeling of them. So when he’s in a committed relationship he uses withdrawal aka the pullout method . Risky? You bet. It requires him to keep a clear head in the most heated of moments. The way […]
Jim, 29, sterilization
Some couples are sure they don’t want to have children. That’s the case for Jim and his fiancée, so she went ahead and had her tubes tied. Since tubal ligation is pretty close to permanent, Jim was careful not to influence her decision. (He wanted her to be free from any pressure.) After the procedure, […]
Daniel, 26, sterilization
Daniel has a son who means the world to him. Focusing exclusively on his one child felt right for him, so he opted for a vasectomy . That way, he’d never have to worry about broken condoms, missed pills, or the life-changing impact of an unplanned pregnancy. He found the procedure to be surprisingly quick […]
