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These 8 stories make us want to shout "Thanks, Birth Control" from the rooftops

We laughed, we cried, we didn't get pregnant

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better sex , frisky friday, birth control, communication, condom, diaphragm, effectiveness, emergency contraception, health, implant, IUD, periods, real story, safety, self-love, spermicide, sterilization, stis, thxbirthcontrol, the pill

As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season (Thanks, Birth Control Day, duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career highs to much-needed relief from endometriosis, everyone gets something a little bit different from their birth control. But one thing is clear—for many of us, birth control is the GOAT.

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7 ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom

These are more creative than just eating it in bed

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better sex , frisky friday, aphrodisiacs, culture, date ideas, how-to, relationships, romance

Halloween’s officially over, but if you’re not ready to let go of witch season in favor of Santa season just yet, we’ve got you. Here are some of our favorite ways to use leftover Halloween candy in the bedroom—and hey, you’ll get an extra hour in bed on Sunday, so why not make the most of it!

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Four plus-size women share the birth control methods that work for them and why

Because birth control isn't one-size-fits-all

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better sex , benefits, birth control, communication, comprehensive safer sex, condom, emergency contraception, fertility awareness, guys guide, health, implant, IUD, periods, real story, safety, side effects, thxbirthcontrol, the ring

I spoke to four plus-size women—Chaya, Sarah, Liz, and Monica—and asked them to be as honest as possible about their experiences with birth control, including what has worked for them and what hasn’t. They talked about the stuff that surrounds the birth control convo that we almost never hear about. Here’s what they had to say:

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These are the easiest Halloween costumes to have sex in

Happy Hello-ween!

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better sex , frisky friday, condom, date ideas, problem solving, romance

While Rosie the Riveter may be a classic feminist costume, anyone who’s ever had to pee while wearing a romper knows that there’s more to consider in picking an outfit than just the cute factor. Especially since you never know when the mood might strike. So here are 8 Halloween costumes that will get you riding more than a broomstick.