The Many Uses of Birth Control by Amanda Barnett
When I was 14 years old, I had periods that lasted up to six months with a week-long break in between. During that week in between, I would...
When I was 14 years old, I had periods that lasted up to six months with a week-long break in between. During that week in between, I would...
It wasn’t the right fit for me, but this may not be the case for you.
There are tons of options out there for birth control these days. I am writing to you all today to tell you about my experience with the...
I started taking birth control when I was 14. I initially went on it to deal with my hormonal acne and to help with my PMS symptoms (mostly...
Contraception is a scary word. It is a topic akin to a minefield, full of urban legend, side effects and plenty of speculation. Before I...
What you may not have learned in health class.
Visiting your doctor is not that scary-and will increase your confidence about your sexual health
We’ve all been there. We’ve had that awkward conversation (which really shouldn’t be awkward at all) with our gynecologist, been given tons...
I’ve seen lots of tweets lately about birth control. Whether it be about how it’s “bad” for someone’s body, it’s “wrong” to mess with your...
Becoming an Advocate for My Own Reproductive Health.
Stop, drop, roll, and get your IUD before April 1st.
I have written in the past about my experience on the pill and the mini-pill as contraceptive methods. Recently, I went off of hormonal...
As I’m sure the majority of you are aware, the s ide effects of female contraceptive pill can include anything from n ausea , h eadaches,...
Protect yourself, girlfriend.
The University of Utah undergrad tackling contraception and sex ed accessibility.
Moving countries is not an easy task. There are many different things to consider: “what things should I pack?”, “should I buy furniture...
If these students are the future, then the future is bright.
In January 1970, a senate hearing was called to investigate the potential dangers of the combined oral contraceptive pill as proposed in a...
Have you ever wondered why people take a pill every day, take a shot every couple months, or stick something in their body? This is the article for you. Welcome to the life of birth control users.
When I was 15, I started taking a birth control pill in hopes of regulating my hormones and giving me some relief from the hormonal...