There are an increasing number of ways to access birth control. In addition to telemedicine apps that enable you to get birth control delivered straight to your door, some states now allow you to walk into a pharmacy without a prescription and get [the pill]( https://www.bedsider.org/methods/the_pill, the patch, the shot, or the ring.

It’s called pharmacist-prescribed birth control, and if it’s available where you live, it may make getting birth control easier for you.

Open enrollment time is here again! From November 1, 2017 until December 15, 2017, anyone can shop for health insurance plans through their state health insurance marketplace. Here’s what you need to know, and what you need to do.

If you’ve ever been mystified by a health insurance bill—or if you’re navigating health insurance on your own for the first time, talking about benefits with a potential employer, or just want to get a better handle on insurance in general—these are some health insurance terms you should know. Just in time for 2017 open enrollment!

These plans might have lower monthly premiums, but they also cover less, so in the long run, you may end up with big medical bills. Here’s what you need to know about these plans and picking the best plan for you.