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FAQ
FAQs - IUD
Can I use tampons with an IUD?
I heard there's a risk in using tampons with an IUD.
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FAQs - Birth control patch
What should I do about skin irritation from the patch?
I'm having some skin irritation.
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FAQs - Birth control ring
How long do I leave in the ring?
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FAQs - "Not right now"
How do I tell the new person I'm dating that I'm not having sex right now?
I'm nervous about telling the person I'm dating that I'm not having sex right now.
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FAQs - Sterilization
What is Essure?
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FAQs - Internal condom
How do you remove a internal condom?
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FAQs - Condom
Is it true that most condoms are about the same size—even Magnums?
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FAQs - Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
How often do I have to get the shot?
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FAQs - Implant (Nexplanon)
What's the difference between Implanon and Nexplanon?
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Is it really okay to skip periods?
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