Kevin, 21, Spermicide
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
We say film, you think movie. But for Kevin and his girl, it’s their birth control method of choice. She inserts a small, thin piece of vaginal contraceptive film at least 15 minutes before sex and the film dissolves and disperses spermicide inside her. The only drawback for Kevin is if they don’t plan ahead. […]
Anthony, 27, the shot
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By: health
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October 11, 2011
Anthony’s girlfriend heard about the shot from her sister, discussed it with Anthony, and decided to go for it. She works and goes to school, so remembering to take a pill every day at the same time can be tough. Now she only has to see her doctor every three months to get the shot. […]
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. […]
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
Jane, 27, the pill
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By: health
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January 12, 2010
A fear of getting pregnant—of bringing “a stomach” into her mother’s house—kept Jane from having sex when she was younger. Eventually she realized there were other ways to avoid pregnancy. She chose the pill . Wondering how she remembers to take it every single day? It goes a little something like this: You wake up […]
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