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Condom
Why use condoms?
"It's usually very assumed that we're gonna need condoms..."
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
How do you protect against STIs?
Before we had any sexual contact, we decided to go to the doctor together.
Implant (Nexplanon)
Ali, 17, implant
It was super fast, super easy.
IUD
Ellie, 27, IUD
I love being able to say I haven’t had a period since I was 17 years old.
Birth control patch
Dara, 18, the patch
It’s the perfect level of hormones for me.
IUD
Tika, 19, IUD
Honestly, I think it’s so worth it.
IUD
Lindsay, 30, IUD
I never even think about it being there.
IUD
Mal, 30, IUD
Take care of your vaginal health as much as you can.
Condom
Conner, 23, condoms
Your own sexual health is more important than this one night stand.
Birth control pill
Danielle, 20, the pill and not right now
You could protect yourself better if you pick and choose who you sleep with.
Implant (Nexplanon)
Abigail, 19, implant
It took about 15 minutes at the most.
Birth control patch
Brittany, 24, the patch
It’s something that I can do once a week and not think about it.
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