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Displaying 73-84 of 104 articles tagged “real story”
Birth control pill
Elliot, 24, the pill
It’s better than having to go buy condoms. Condoms are expensive.
Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Anthony, 27, the shot
The reason we chose that was it’s easier.
Sterilization
Daniel, 26, sterilization
You don’t have the worry of an unexpected pregnancy.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception: the male perspective
Definitely don’t want to use it unless I have to.
Withdrawal (pull out) method
Adrian, 24, withdrawal
If you’re going to do it… know the repercussions.
IUD
Andrew, 25, IUD
We like the above 99% kind of effectiveness.
Birth control patch
Kristin, 28, the patch
There's nothing special you have to do—you just slap it on.
Birth control pill
Jane, 27, the pill
I just NEED to have my pill.
Birth control patch
Angela, 24, the patch
Sunday is "me" day: mani, pedi, hair, and patch.
Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Elektra, 21, the shot
Every 3 months I pop in for 10 minutes. Bam. Done.
Withdrawal (pull out) method
Kesha, 32, withdrawal
It's kinda like clockwork—he just knows to do it.
Birth control pill
Mandi, 21, the pill
If it's casual, it's the pill AND condoms.
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