5 reasons people use (and love) birth control
You may have heard that today is Thanks, Birth Control Day . We’re pretty excited because of all the things birth control does and enables us to do. We already know that birth control is great for helping us prevent pregnancy, and that some forms ( condoms and internal condoms ) also protect against STIs. […]
10 things you can do rn (without getting a ton of shade) because you’re not pregnant
Don’t get us wrong, getting pregnant can be totally rad when you want it to happen. Equally rad is not getting pregnant when you don’t want it to happen. As we prepare our hearts, minds, and uteruses (uteri?) for Thanks, Birth Control Day this Tuesday, November 13th, we’re presenting you with 10 things you can […]
We need to talk…about birth control
So you’ve had the talk, and you’re officially in a relationship. Congrats! We hope they’re super nice to you and make you feel like rainbows are exploding in your brain or whatever. Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s […]
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 […]
6 ways self-love can lead to better sex
Your partner makes a move with all the lights on, and suddenly all you can think is “they’re going to see my stretch marks.” You want to get on top, but then you think, “I won’t look good from that angle.” You know what you’re not thinking while you’re thinking these things? Anything remotely sexy. […]
Talking to your employer about birth control coverage
In 2017, the Trump Administration issued two new rules that allow employers to opt out of covering birth control based on religious or moral objections. On July 8, 2020, the Supreme Court decided those rules could stand. As a result, many people are at risk of losing access to no co-pay birth control coverage. If […]
How birth control saved my period
I was lying on the couch in the middle of summer, wrapped up in a million blankets with a heating pad on my pelvis. Not only did I have a stomachache and heavy bleeding, I was also shivering and feeling extremely nauseous. It wasn’t the first time that a day I was hoping to spend […]
Can birth control make my acne better?
From the pill to the patch , the ring to the IUD , there are a few options to choose from to keep your birth control covered and your skin clear. Here’s what two of our medical advisors suggest. Option 1: A combined hormonal method If you have acne, any combined hormonal birth control method […]
Can an IUD improve your sex life?
We already know that IUDs are really good at preventing pregnancy. But are they good for your sex life? New evidence suggests that, for many people, IUDs have the potential to improve “sexual well-being.” Sexual well-being involves being able to avoid negative sexual things such as violence or unwanted pregnancy, but it also involves more […]
Which birth control pill is right for me?
It’s always been more than just birth control. It helped spark the sexual revolution. It’s a feminist icon that’s been letting people live life on their own terms for 50+ years. And if you’re thinking about using it, here’s everything you need to know to find the right one. While an IUD or implant may […]
