Scott, 29, the patch
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October 11, 2011
Scott and his girlfriend started with condoms until they both got tested for STIs. After that, she started with birth control pills , but moved on to the patch . He thinks it’s more convenient than having to take a pill every day. At first he was concerned about whether it would stick on her […]
Elliot, 24, the pill
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October 11, 2011
Once Elliot and his girlfriend got more serious—and exclusive—they moved from condoms to the birth control pill. Sure, she has to set reminders to remember exactly when to take the pill everyday, but they’ve totally regulated her menstrual cycle. And Elliot appreciates that the pill is less expensive than condoms and allows them to be […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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