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Bayer to stop selling Essure
You may have heard the news that Bayer, the drug manufacturer, will stop selling Essure, the non-surgical sterilization device, at the end of 2018. What is Essure anyway? Essure is a medical device that provides permanent birth control (also called sterilization) for women, without surgery. Sterilization is a procedure that closes or blocks your fallopian […]
3 people talk about their decision to use PrEP
Whether through social media feeds, text messages, or old school conversations, most of us love hearing real stories from people just like us. So it’s no surprise that Tay, Cordero, and Sam—three people from different parts of the U.S.—all learned about HIV and PrEP ( Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ) through friends and family. And now they’re […]
Is PrEP right for you?
Thanks to major scientific advances, HIV is more preventable than ever. But even with all of the available options, people between the ages of 13 and 24 accounted for about 22% of all new HIV cases in the United States in 2015. If you’re sexually active, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about […]
What is stealthing, and why is it wrong?
Stealthing, or removing a condom during sex without asking for a partner’s permission, has been all over the Internet recently. While survivors and providers have been talking about birth control sabotage for a while now, many people are hearing about stealthing for the first time. We want to be clear: stealthing is not a “sex […]
Let’s talk about revenge porn
Whether it’s a screenshot of a sext, a Facebook message, or a Snapchat story meant for your partner’s eyes only, technology has made it easier than ever to share intimate moments with your boo. But what happens when those private pics are shared without permission? Recently Rob Kardashian made news for sharing explicit photos of […]
Where did the Zika virus come from?
Zika virus was first identified in Uganda . Over the next 50 years there were occasional documented cases in other countries in Africa and Asia. In recent years, the virus has also appeared in Samoa, Cape Verde, Puerto Rico, and lots of other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also in the last few […]
What is Zika?
Zika is a virus that’s most commonly transmitted by mosquitos . It can also be sexually transmitted, through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The symptoms of Zika infection are usually mild, but it can cause severe birth defects in babies whose parents have the virus. original post
Is Zika dangerous?
Four out of 5 people who get Zika virus have no symptoms . If symptoms do develop, they typically include a rash, fever, joint pain or red eyes. An infection usually lasts about a week, but the virus may hang out for longer in some people. For pregnant women, scientists now believe that Zika virus […]
How can I prevent Zika virus?
The best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquitos and practice safer sex by using condoms consistently for all kinds of sexual contact. Zika is also another great reason to use birth control carefully and consistently if you’re not trying to get pregnant. original post
What should I do if I have a miscarriage?
First of all, miscarriages are very common and it’s important not to blame yourself if it happens to you. There are three ways to deal with a miscarriage : you can “watch and wait,” giving your body time to pass the pregnancy on its own; you can take pills to help pass the pregnancy; or […]
