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Brittany, 24, the patch
As an active mom who admits she can sometimes be a little forgetful, Brittany really appreciates how convenient and easy to use the patch is. There’s not a lot to remember and she hasn’t had any side effects. It’s actually so low profile that she even forgets it’s there sometimes. (BTW, our reminders can help […]
Abigail, 19, implant
Abigail used to be on the pill, but as her life got busier, it got more difficult to remember to take it at the same time every day. That’s when she decided to go for the implant —a method that’s extremely effective and lasts for up to 5 years. The implant is making it possible […]
Danielle, 20, the pill and not right now
Lighter periods. Fewer periods . No pain. Going on the pill has definitely changed Danielle’s life. Before the pill, Danielle’s periods were so bad that sometimes she couldn’t get out of bed on the first day of her cycle. Thankfully, that doesn’t happen now that she’s on the pill. And she’s fine not having sex […]
Taisha, 21, withdrawal and not right now
Taisha hasn’t dated men in a while, but when she did, she usually relied on the withdrawal method , or “pulling out,” to avoid pregnancy. Now that Taisha’s more interested in women, she doesn’t have to worry as much about pregnancy, but she still makes sure she’s covered against STIs by getting tested regularly. Taisha […]
Evelyn, 28, IUD
Evelyn has never been great at following routines, so she chose a super low-maintenance method— the non-hormonal IUD , Paragard. Evelyn chose the non-hormonal IUD because it’s the longest lasting IUD available (up to 12 years!), which also makes it the most cost-effective. When Evelyn was dating, she used condoms and got tested regularly to […]
Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
Johanna turned her need for emergency contraception into a long-term plan. Instead of going with the EC pill, which may be less effective if you’re above a certain weight , she chose to get a Paragard IUD. Big bonus: The non-hormonal IUD is the most effective form of EC if it’s inserted within 5 days […]
Devon, 19, condoms, withdrawal, and emergency contraception
Devon has been using condoms to protect against STIs and pregnancy since he first started having sex. There are so many types of condoms to experiment with—studded, pleasure packs, and more—and Devon loves trying them out. He notes that flavored condoms can, “add an extra kick to the experience.” Occasionally, Devon opts to use withdrawal […]
Tee, 21, not right now
Tee used to be sexually active with guys and tried the pill but had trouble remembering to take it every day. (Bedsider reminders can help with that if you’re in the same boat.) The patch irritated Tee’s skin. Now that Tee only dates women, pregnancy protection isn’t an issue. Tee does use barrier methods, though, […]
Stephanie, 23, the shot
Stephanie is busy. She’s in the process of becoming a personal trainer and would sometimes forget to take the pill. Feeling frustrated by her daily birth control method, she decided to try the shot (which you only need to get four times a year). It definitely simplified things for her. Now she only needs to […]
Andi, 22, ring
Andi has used the ring for four years and has their ring insertion style down. They keep track of when to swap in a new ring using Bedsider’s reminders . Andi likes not having to remember anything on a daily basis. As an added bonus, Andi doesn’t get their period while on the ring and […]
