Side effects: The good, the bad, and the temporary
We’re not gonna lie—sometimes birth control has side effects, and sometimes those side effects can suck. But we can think of (at least) three reasons why this shouldn’t get you down or make you give up on protecting yourself from accidental pregnancy. 1) Different strokes for different folks Everyone’s body is unique and a method […]
Hello, birth control
This article was updated on July 18, 2014. Birth control may seem like a modern idea, but it’s actually been around for thousands of years. They say women in ancient Egypt used crocodile dung suppositories to avoid pregnancy. (Um… ew!) Condoms made of animal intestines were used in Europe as early as the 17th century. […]
Kesha, 32, withdrawal
Kesha, a busy mom of three girls (with hopes of someday adding a boy to the mix), uses withdrawal with her man. Once she finishes her masters degree, they’ll stop pulling out, but for now, “he just does it.” (Except when—uh-oh—he just doesn’t.) original post
Jenny, 26, withdrawal
After trying the pill and condoms , Jenny and her boyfriend decided that they would start practicing withdrawal instead. Money is a constant concern for Jenny, so she likes that they don’t have to pay anything to pull out. But she also know it only makes sense as birth control if they do it correctly. […]
Pull and pray
We’ve all said the silent prayer. If he pulls out in time, everything will be okay. Right? original post
