Jannette, 29, IUD
Like many young women and men, Jannette was sexually active before she learned how to use birth control effectively. That resulted in her daughter being born while Jannette was still a teen. Now she has a much greater understanding of pregnancy prevention and uses a Paragard IUD , one of the easiest, longest lasting, and […]
Evan, 30, not right now and condoms
Evan is female-to-male transgender, currently practices abstinence (a.k.a. “not right now”), and uses condoms when sexually active. You’ll appreciate Evan’s honesty on everything from how to buy condoms with minimal embarrassment to how transitioning hormones affect sex drive and mood. And if you have more questions about whether or not transgender men and women need […]
Marc, 19, condom
Can guys really feel a difference between thin and regular condoms? Marc says yes. (And he also says thinner condoms offer a more intense sensation and regular condoms can help a guy last longer.) We love his ultra-simple, super smart advice on condoms: Have them. After all, you never know when you’ll need them—and sex […]
Daria, 20, IUD
Many women start on one method and switch to another when their lifestyle changes. It’s good to know that you always have options no matter what your needs are. That was true in Daria’s case. When she got so busy that she started to forget her daily birth control pill, she went to her school’s […]
Tabitha, 20, IUD
Tabitha is a go-getter. She likes working hard and making smart decisions for her future. Because she has so much going on, she didn’t like being on the pill and having to remember it every day. For her, the carefree nature of the Mirena IUD—which can last up to five years—was much more ideal. original […]
George, 22, IUD
George’s girlfriend uses the Mirena IUD. He likes how easy it is, how it feels better than some other methods, and that it’s always there. Women often wonder if guys can feel an IUD during sex. According to George, he does feel the strings, but it’s painless and doesn’t get in the way at all. […]
Elsa, 25, IUD
After Elsa had her son, her provider recommended the Paragard IUD. She had it inserted postpartum and experienced a little spotting, but that stopped. Now she’s noticed that her periods are lighter than before. She really likes how easy her IUD is. There’s nothing to remember, no ongoing medical appointments, no shots to get or […]
Omar, 25, condom
Omar appreciates how simple condoms are. You can carry them with you anywhere. They’re comfortable. They’re cheap. They prevent pregnancy and STIs. Plus there are tons to choose from , so you can test a lot of them until you find one that feels right. original post
Mary Lide, 26, IUD
One of the greatest benefits of using an IUD is how long they last. But Mary Lide makes a good point: hormonal IUDs often have very few side effects. ( The levels of hormone in your system are really low .) For women who have had a bad experience with another hormonal method, a hormonal […]
