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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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
"The likes far outweigh the don’t likes."
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Daria, 20, IUD
"The actual insertion did not bother me at all."
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Tabitha, 20, IUD
"Day through day, night through night, I’m covered."
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George, 22, IUD
"It’s one less thing to worry about, which is really awesome."
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Elsa, 25, IUD
"It’s hassle-free. You don’t have to deal with it for a decade."