Contraception

Condoms - it seems that you all either love them or hate them. Perhaps part of the problem is that you haven't yet been able to find the right condom type. Over the years, one of the biggest complaints that I have heard is that condoms just aren't comfortable. Now, I can't speak from personal experience (being a female), but from a professional standpoint, you men may have a legitimate point on this issue.

Based on your "size," you may not be choosing the condom that can provide you with the best fit. Read More...

Happy 52nd birthday to the birth control pill! The pill has been named the most important scientific advance of the 20th century, and 52 years after gaining FDA-approval, the pill is still one of the most popular birth control methods around the world and here in the US. Interestingly, there is no definite date as to when to celebrate the pill's birthday. Yet, when the pill was approved by the FDA in 1960, more than half a million women were already taking it!

Briefly - the pill started a revolution nobody ever intended. After all, you don't hear of the drink or the magazine, yet when I say the pill, we all know what I am talking about. Read More...

Attention Moms - your special day is here! Once a year, comes a unique day where we have the opportunity to honor all the women who have chosen to love us and nurture us. A day to show appreciation to the women who will stop at nothing see a smile on their children's (both young and old) faces. Being a mother is both an amazing and humbling experience.

When else is one person completely responsible for the safety and guidance of their young? The responsibility that goes along with motherhood can be overwhelming and yet completely gratifying - all in the same minute! Read More...

Today, I received the following question from Emma, one of my contraception newsletter subscribers,

"My doctor switched my pill from Femcon Fe to Loestrin 1/20 because I needed to be on a lower estrogen pill. I just picked up my pill pack from the pharmacy and it doesn't have any placebo pills. Is this normal? Also, do I have to wait to take the new pills, or can I start them right away?"

There is nothing wrong with your pill pack Emma! Read More...

So according to Japanese tradition, a kimono is considered a special robe that is worn by men, women and children. Interestingly, nowadays, kimonos are most often worn by women (usually on special occasions). The word kimono actually means a "thing to wear"... so I guess that it is an appropriate name for what may be considered one of the most desirable condoms to wear -- The Kimono MicroThin Condom.

Throughout history, because they were made with exceptional skill and fine materials, Japanese kimono robes are considered to be akin to works of art. Like its Japanese counterpart, the Kimono condom is crafted with premium latex. The MicroThin Plus Aqua Lube condom is one of the thinnest and most comfortable condoms available, and the Aqua Lube only adds to the comfort and enhances natural sensation. These condoms consistently receive rave reviews. If you are looking for snug and reliable contraception that also provides STD protection, these condoms may very well be just the "thing to wear."

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_{Kimono MicroThin Condoms Photo © 2012 Dawn Stacey}

Viva! Cinco de Mayo is a day that celebrates freedom and liberty. These are two ideals which Mexicans and Americans have fought shoulder to shoulder to protect, ever since the 5th of May, 1862. This Mexican festival should remind us how fortunate we are to live in a time where our personal freedoms are protected. This is especially true when it comes to our reproductive choices. Let this celebration stand for our liberty - to have choices over various contraceptive methods, so we can choose to prevent unintended pregnancies, and to remind us of the significance that Roe v. Wade played by securing women the freedom of choice when it comes to their bodies.

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate this significant day by having parades, listening to mariachi music, dancing, drinking, and participating in festive activities. As women Read More...

So, to throw a bit of a curve ball out from my usual contraception information, I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the dental dam. No, I am not implying that you are due for your latest dental check-up; however, this is a nifty little device to have around. Although it provides NO birth control protection (meaning, it won't stop you from getting pregnant), it very well may save you from getting an STD during oral-vaginal sex or some sort of parasite if you are engaging in oral-anal sex (rimming).

The bad news (yep, there's usually a catch) Read More...

"Mayday! Mayday!" I hear the distress calls of many women who complain that their men do not want to wear condoms! Well don't worry...help is on the way. Condoms are the only birth control method that will protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV (and this goes for both men and women).

It is perfectly fine to ask your partner to use a condom. This shows that you have respect for yourself and for your mate. Read More...

For many high school students across the nation, its finally time for Prom! A time to get a pretty dress, buy corsages, rent limos, and try to convince mom and dad to stay out all night long. This is also a time that many teens may be considering having sex for the first time. Thinking about having sex may be stressful and scary for many teens because it may mean having to think about how to prevent an unintended pregnancy. You may already know about birth control, or you many not have a clue about your contraceptive options. Although talking about birth control may be embarrassing, if you can't talk to your partner about this, then maybe you aren't ready to have sex.

Did you know that 1 in 5 girls become pregnant in the US before the age of 20? Read More...

Attention all you condom users out there! I have a question for all of you... are your condoms making you sick? Yes, I am serious (or at least trying to be!). I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Let me digress... for the past few months, I have come to learn about and follow Sir Richard's Condom Company. What impresses me about this condom manufacturer is their transparency. Read More...