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Contraception
I Paid $500 to Be Sedated for My IUD Insertion
Yes, you have the option. Here’s how to ask for it.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
No, Birth Control Isn’t Abortion—Plus 16 Other Contraception Myths to Drop
Confusion and controversy is rampant, but we’re setting the record straight.
Vaginal Health
5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)
The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.
Periods
How to Safely Pause or Postpone Your Period
Yep, you can actually bypass bleeding, according to ob-gyns.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Here’s What the CDC’s New IUD Pain Management Recommendations Mean in Practice
It’s a welcome, much-needed change—but you may still have to advocate for yourself.
Contraception
The First-Ever OTC Birth Control Pill Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know
Opill is safe, effective, and can cost $20 a month—and it’s hitting stores in the next few weeks.
Contraception
What to Expect When You Get the Birth Control Implant Placed
The implantation process is quick and only takes a few minutes.
Contraception
How Does the Birth Control Implant Work?
Here's what to know about the long-term BC option.
Contraception
How Does Plan B Work, Exactly, and Is It Always Effective?
Your quick guide to the morning-after pill—straight from experts.
Contraception
I’ve Used the Same Birth Control for a Decade. Should I Switch It Up?
Here are a few signs that it’s time to consider your (plentiful!) options.
Health
How to Tell If You Should Ditch the Pill for a Long-Lasting Form of Birth Control Instead
A daily medication doesn’t work for everyone.
Health
How to Actually Figure Out If Your Birth Control Is Causing Side Effects
Is your IUD really triggering that hellish pelvic pain?
Contraception
What to Know About Birth Control If You’re Transmasculine
Hormonal options are still on the table, even if you’re taking T.
Health
How to Bring an Emergency Contraception Vending Machine to Your College Campus
It’s a reliable, cheap way for students to access Plan B.
Contraception
7 Signs It’s Time to Switch Up Your Birth Control
Like that you never remember to stay on schedule, for starters.
Health
10 Things That May Happen to Your Body When You Stop Birth Control
Pay close attention to your skin, period, and sex drive.
Health
People on TikTok Are Talking About How Excruciating IUD Insertion Can Be
Why isn’t it taken more seriously?