How to tell if your telehealth provider is protecting your privacy
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By: health
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June 3, 2020
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 […]
How much does telehealth cost with and without insurance?
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By: health
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May 12, 2020
From rural America to the most urban cities, telehealth is gaining in popularity. People are getting skin conditions checked out, getting their birth control prescriptions filled, and even ordering tests for sexually transmitted infections. But because it’s such a new phenomenon, people have a lot of questions. Perhaps the biggest one? How much does it […]
7 Zoom backgrounds to spice up your virtual sex life
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By: health
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April 17, 2020
Last week, we gave you some ideas for quarantine date night, most of which are best suited for people who are quarantining with a partner. Today we’ve got something for those of you who are single and Zoom dating or who are quarantining apart from your partners. Without further ado, here are some Zoom backgrounds […]
Coronavirus is giving us even more reasons to love our birth control
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By: health
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April 3, 2020
There’s plenty to freak out about, and trust us, we’re freaking out plenty. But we’re also spending some time thinking about the things we’re grateful for, and at the top of that list is birth control. Here’s why: 1. For the unlimited quarantine sex 2. For letting us work from home in peace (sort of) […]
Sex in the news: Coronavirus edition
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By: health
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April 2, 2020
Times are tough, and we’re all adjusting to a new normal, which might mean being plugged in more than usual. Constant exposure to the news can become overwhelming and stressful during these times. We’re here to help you sort through the news and get the latest when it comes to COVID-19 and your sexual health. […]
Sex in the time of coronavirus
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By: health
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March 13, 2020
For most people, mortal fear is not a turn-on (though no judgment if it is for you). So you’re not alone if the stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus (not to mention the simultaneous stress and anxiety caused by it being an election year) is leaving you more inclined to curl up in bed […]
What telehealth is (and isn’t) and why you should use it to get your birth control
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By: health
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March 8, 2020
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 […]
New mini-pill Slynd will allow users more flexibility in timing
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By: health
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July 15, 2019
The FDA has approved Slynd , a new version of the mini-pill that will bring much-needed flexibility to mini-pill users. The mini-pill, or the progestin-only birth control pill, is a good option for birth control for people who are not able to use estrogen or prefer not to. Current formulations of the mini-pill have to […]
How to get emergency contraception delivered to your door
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By: health
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July 24, 2018
Ah, emergency contraception. Some have called it one of the greatest inventions of the modern era. Okay, that was us, but still! Couple it with the ability to get just about anything delivered right to your door, and we’d say that’s a recipe for success. If you find yourself in need of EC, you can […]
High-tech fertility apps: What’s the deal with Natural Cycles?
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By: health
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January 30, 2018
What are fertility awareness-based methods? Fertility awareness-based methods (sometimes also called “natural family planning” methods) are one inexpensive way for people to prevent pregnancy without taking hormones. They’re all about tracking your menstrual cycle and other signs of fertility to determine the days that you can get pregnant and then not having sex on those […]