Andre, 29, fertility awareness
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Fertility awareness is au naturel family planning. Andre appreciates that there’s nothing to take, use, or buy (except maybe a thermometer or period-tracking calendar app). His wife simply keeps track of her menstrual cycle to determine which days she can get pregnant and which days are safe for as much spontaneous sex as they want. […]
Adrian, 24, withdrawal
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Adrian uses condoms to protect himself against STIs when he needs to, but he doesn’t really like the feeling of them. So when he’s in a committed relationship he uses withdrawal aka the pullout method . Risky? You bet. It requires him to keep a clear head in the most heated of moments. The way […]
Yo, no bros
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By: health
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September 30, 2011
Can guys buy Plan B? Some guys are cool picking up your tampons from the store. Some avoid the lady products aisle like the plague. Still, it’s good to know that any guy can buy over-the-counter emergency contraception without a prescription. original post
Lindsay, 20, internal condom
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By: health
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January 31, 2011
Since getting pregnant as a teen, Lindsay has tried a lot of birth control. She didn’t like the patch . Not into the ring . Wasn’t a fan of the pill or the shot . And found men to be unreliable with condoms . These days, fertility awareness methods are what work best for Lindsay. […]
Angela, 24, the patch
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Angela wears the patch where she can see it and changes it as part of her Sunday routine. And she still uses condoms for STIs—being “double protected can never hurt.” original post
Kristin, 28, the patch
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Kristin has no problem remembering her patch “change day,” but reminds those who do that there are stickers in the box to help stay on track. (Our reminders can help patch users, too.) original post
Rachel, 25, diaphragm
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Rachel’s first method of birth control was the the pill . She didn’t like the first brand she was tried, so she asked for another. Then another. Each had different side effects and eventually Rachel decided that hormonal methods just weren’t for her. After her doctor explained how a diaphragm works, Rachel decided to give […]
Rosa, 21, implant
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Rosa, mother of a 2 year old, has side effects from the implant . But you know what? She’s happy about all of them. No periods. Better sex. And weight gain. Yep, that last one’s a plus for her, too. original post
Ashley, 19, implant
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Before the implant , Ashley had “PMS times a million.” Now the migraines and mood swings are gone. Plus, the implant is always there so she’s ready to go—if you know what we mean—any ol’ time. 24-7. original post
Elektra, 21, the shot
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
Digestive system? Check. Immune system? Check. Birth control system? Check. Elektra loves that the shot is always there, working for her, just like the other systems in her body. original post