Birth Control
Birth control pill
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Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Jan 07, 2010
Birth control is important to Monique. She and her guy have a similar vision for when they want to start a family—and they both know it’s not right now.
Monique is on the pill and in the past, she occasionally forgot to take it on time. After a pregnancy scare, Monique knew she needed a better system.
So she started putting the pack of pills next to her toothbrush and now she never misses a dose.
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Danielle, 20, the pill and not right now
"You could protect yourself better if you pick and choose who you sleep with."
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Alyssa, 19, the pill
"When I only have it once every three months, it’s just so much easier."
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Elliot, 24, the pill
"It’s better than having to go buy condoms. Condoms are expensive."
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Jane, 27, the pill
"I just NEED to have my pill."
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Mandi, 21, the pill
"If it's casual, it's the pill AND condoms."