10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 18-Year-Old Self About Birth Control Christina Donati “ Looking back at my 18-year-old self who was considering this option, I wish I could give myself a bit of advice.
8 Important Things You Should Know Before Getting An IUD Lauren Johnson “ It might take longer to get the IUD than other types of birth control.
How Birth Control Killed My Relationship Lauren Vega “ Who friend-zones their boyfriend of 3 years? I do, apparently.
Here’s Exactly What It’s Actually Like To Get An IUD Inserted Lila Bernard “ “What does this feel like? It’s very strange. It’s not even physical pain, like a pinch or a stab. It feels more like an emotion, like having a really bad feeling deep in the pit of your stomach.”
There Are Tons Of Things I Can’t Control, But My Reproductive System Won’t Be One Of Them Patrice Bendig “ Opting to get my copper IUD inserted wasn’t an overnight decision, nor was it one that was made after a single routine gynecology appointment.
Here’s The Real Reason People Stop Using Condoms Michelle Toglia “ Now, you have two choices: make an exception — just this one time — and do it anyway or say “not tonight, buddy.”
If Men Got Periods: An Inner Monologue Ella Ceron “ Oh, great. Period zit. Eh, maybe I can say it’s an ingrown hair. Maybe I should grow a beard. Yeah, a beard would cover it. I’d look so bad-ass with a beard. Like the second coming of Tim Howard. Or Jesus. Jesus Howard.