birth control

By all means, effective use of contraception, all by itself, goes a long way. Those who can access and consistently and correctly use a very effective form of contraception are very unlikely to become pregnant. But that group can be smaller than it may seem.

How an IUD is placed, at which points during the procedure people can experience pain, and pain management options that can be used during this procedure.

What’s up with so many people experiencing what sure seem like side effects of hormonal birth control methods, but so few studies seeming to find or report those same effects? This excerpt from the book version of Pussypedia breaks it down and backs it up with a giant pile of research.

A primer on accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare in the United Kingdom.

If you grew up steeped in purity culture, it can be easy to see pregnancy as an automatic punishment for any sexual behavior. Here’s how you can counteract those beliefs.

What is reproductive coercion, how can you spot it and what can you do about it if you do?

A guide to accessing hormonal contraception (regular and emergency) via online mail-order pharmacies and other helps when access in the United States is looking grim.

Quite a few young people have come to us with this scenario: a parent has told their child that they are open to talking about contraception. But when the young people bring this up with us, they sometimes say that even though that invitation was extended, they don’t feel comfortable picking it up and asking for that help, or can’t figure out how. I absolutely see what I am sure are usually the best of intentions with this invitation. But I’d like to suggest an alternative that will probably work better.

An article about choosing methods and trusting methods

Taking charge of our own healthcare can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know how to navigate healthcare systems or work with providers. We’re demystifying some of that for you, providing a toolbox to help you make sound decisions and get the best care possible.