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These 8 stories make us want to shout “Thanks, Birth Control” from the rooftops
As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season ( Thanks, Birth Control Day , duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career […]
Why I use a diaphragm for birth control
Here’s the thing about using a diaphragm for birth control in 2019: people often think you’re a little out there. That might be because the last time we saw a diaphragm in popular culture was when Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City fame got hers stuck inside her vagina and had to turn to […]
Fact check: 10 things that aren’t birth control and 17 things that are
Good news and bad news, folks. The bad news is that the following 10 groceries are NOT birth control: Papaya Neem Asafoetida Figs Ginger Smartweed Wild yam Pennyroyal Black cohosh Angelica The good news is that these 17 things ARE proven methods of preventing pregnancy! And if what you’re after is something that doesn’t have […]
5 signs it’s time to switch birth control methods
Ever feel stuck in a job or a relationship that just isn’t working for you, but you’re not sure how to get out of it? The right partner might be hard to find (and the right job might be even harder) but the right birth control method for you doesn’t have to be. Look, we’re […]
Birth control on the horizon: 2016 edition
We love to roll out the red carpet when a new method of birth control becomes available. We’ve also been known to get excited about birth control innovations that are still in the works. Here’s what we see on the horizon from where we’re standing in 2016. Rings that work for a year Right now […]
The perfect threesome: Pulling out + spermicide + Caya
By Heather. I’ve lost count of how many different forms of birth control I’ve attempted since I became sexually active. I’ve tried the ring (The Nuva one, not the wedding kind, har har har), pills of all stripes, copper coils, and condoms, oh my! Once upon a time, thanks to the lovely folks over at […]
Getting birth control online
Sure, you can find lots of different over-the-counter (OTC) birth control methods by stopping in at your local drugstore, Target, Walmart, or grocery store . But, there’s one place you might not have thought to check for easy access to cheap contraception: the Internet. Buying OTC birth control online can be super convenient, especially if […]
Welcome back, diaphragm! Caya is slated to hit the U.S. market
Update: The Caya diaphragm is now available in the U.S. — Just when we were starting to worry about fans of this old-school barrier method , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has cleared a new diaphragm for sale in the United States. This diaphragm, which will be sold as Caya […]
While you’re in there: Birth control for right after having a baby
Planning for a baby can be overwhelming. You’re dealing with prenatal care, setting up a nursery, making a birth plan, and simply preparing to be responsible for a new life. But the real work starts when you get that newborn home—and the last thing you’re going to want to worry about is an unplanned pregnancy. […]
SILCS: It’s not your mama’s diaphragm (not her spermicide, either)
Update: The Caya diaphragm, a.k.a. SILCS, is now available in the U.S. — In the 1960s, more than 10% of married women in the U.S. used a diaphragm for birth control—today, fewer than 1% do. The drop could be because so many other birth control options have been introduced since then, including the implant , […]
