Birth Control
IUD
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Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Jun 03, 2016
Evelyn has never been great at following routines, so she chose a super low-maintenance method—the non-hormonal IUD, Paragard. Evelyn chose the non-hormonal IUD because it’s the longest lasting IUD available (up to 12 years!), which also makes it the most cost-effective.
When Evelyn was dating, she used condoms and got tested regularly to make sure she’d be protected against STIs. Now that she’s in a monogamous relationship, she likes that if she decides to become pregnant she can—as soon as the Paragard is removed.
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Does it hurt to get an IUD?
"You know, you kinda have to bear through it until your uterus is like, 'okay, we're friends, we're gonna work together.'"
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Ellie, 27, IUD
"I love being able to say I haven’t had a period since I was 17 years old."
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Tika, 19, IUD
"Honestly, I think it’s so worth it."
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Lindsay, 30, IUD
"I never even think about it being there."
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Mal, 30, IUD
"Take care of your vaginal health as much as you can."