How do I talk to my doctor about birth control?

Talking about your birth control options and personal sexual health history to a stranger may be a little nerve-racking at first—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve covered step by step how to get the most out of talking to your health care provider to make sure you find the method that’s best for you.

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Bedsider and Health care

You deserve health care that meets you without barriers or judgment—on your own terms. Since 2011, Bedsider has helped people find birth control providers, navigate telehealth, understand health insurance, and advocate for themselves during appointments, including managing one of the largest birth control provider directories in the U.S.