What girl doesn’t have a love/hate relationship with her birth control pills? They’re great for fighting acne, hormone imbalances, and keeping us baby-free for as long as we want. The downside? They only work if you actually remember to take them, a task that is much easier said than done! Every day, women around the world commit the cardinal sin of forgetting to take their birth control pill. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s been a long day or you decide to have a spontaneous sleepover at your friend’s house, it’s easy to let the thought of taking your pills slip your mind. Thankfully, HCBU is here to bring an end to this unfortunate situation. We’ve comprised a list of five foolproof tools to make sure you never forget to take those little white pills again.
1. Set a nightly alarm
Set your phone alarm for the same time every day (preferably a time when you know you definitely won’t be busy) so you get a loud and obvious reminder that you need to take your pills.
2. Keep your pills near by
Try putting your pills somewhere you always have easy access to, like your wallet, purse, or backpack.
3. Download an app
Nowadays, apps like MyPill, Bedsider, or Natural Cycles are available to anyone with a smart phone and make forgetting to take the pill a thing of the past.
4. Leave yourself a note on your laptop
Before closing your laptop when you head home from class, leave a sticky note or piece of paper with a message like “birth control” or “bc” in your laptop so the next time you open your computer to do your homework you’ll come face-to-face with a reminder
5. Have someone else remind you
Whether it’s your significant other or your mom, have someone you trust to be reliable text you a nightly/daily reminder to take your pills incase you forget.