Katie, 32, IUD
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By: health
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February 19, 2014
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
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By: health
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February 13, 2014
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
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By: health
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February 13, 2014
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
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By: health
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February 13, 2014
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
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By: health
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July 13, 2012
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 […]
Daniel, 26, sterilization
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
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 […]
Kevin, 21, Spermicide
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
We say film, you think movie. But for Kevin and his girl, it’s their birth control method of choice. She inserts a small, thin piece of vaginal contraceptive film at least 15 minutes before sex and the film dissolves and disperses spermicide inside her. The only drawback for Kevin is if they don’t plan ahead. […]
Anthony, 27, the shot
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Anthony’s girlfriend heard about the shot from her sister, discussed it with Anthony, and decided to go for it. She works and goes to school, so remembering to take a pill every day at the same time can be tough. Now she only has to see her doctor every three months to get the shot. […]
Scott, 29, the patch
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Scott and his girlfriend started with condoms until they both got tested for STIs. After that, she started with birth control pills , but moved on to the patch . He thinks it’s more convenient than having to take a pill every day. At first he was concerned about whether it would stick on her […]
Elliot, 24, the pill
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Once Elliot and his girlfriend got more serious—and exclusive—they moved from condoms to the birth control pill. Sure, she has to set reminders to remember exactly when to take the pill everyday, but they’ve totally regulated her menstrual cycle. And Elliot appreciates that the pill is less expensive than condoms and allows them to be […]