I'm getting tired of inserting the ring every month. What methods require less effort than the ring?
I'm tired of inserting it.
While a once-a-month method like the ring requires less effort than many other options out there, there are certainly other methods that require even less work.
Still not working?
If inserting something once a month is too much for you, perhaps you want to think about something you can forget about for years, like the implant or IUD.
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Related methods
Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.
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Birth control ring
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you don't have to worry about it every day.
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IUD
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private (though some partners can feel the strings). You can choose hormonal or non-hormonal.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private.
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