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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 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

Here’s Why IUD Removal Is Usually Nothing Like Insertion

This should be the easy part, right?
Health

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Copper IUD?

Read this before you commit.
Health

How to Choose the Best IUD for You

Experts explain the differences.