Brittany, 24, the patch

It’s something that I can do once a week and not think about it.

Jun 15, 2016

As an active mom who admits she can sometimes be a little forgetful, Brittany really appreciates how convenient and easy to use the patch is. There’s not a lot to remember and she hasn’t had any side effects. It’s actually so low profile that she even forgets it’s there sometimes.

Protection against STIs is also a priority for Brittany, so she uses condoms too. We like how she encourages everyone to do that no matter what method you use—condoms are a smart precaution to keep you and your partner safe.

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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Condom
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and don't require a prescription, but they do require work.