Latest posts
Is Getting the Birth Control Patch Right for You?
What is the Birth Control Patch? If you are looking to prevent unwanted pregnancies and do not want to take birth control pills at the same time every day, the birth control patch may be the solution you are looking for. The birth control patch is a small square...
There are several things good sex should leave you with; a burning vagina is not one of them.
Imagine. You’re lying in bed, legs intertwined with your significant other’s. You are giggling about something awkward that happened while getting freaky and your forehead glistens with sweat. After some pillow talk, you slowly nod off to sleep to dream of the...
Speaking your Love Language
Is your love getting lost in translation? Maybe, that’s because you and your partner don’t speak the same language: the love language. Partners fight; it’s inevitable. Sometimes it feels like you’re fundamentally misunderstanding...
Does Ozempic Affect Birth Control | Birth Control
Oral contraceptives have provided immense value to women across America for many decades now, and no one will disagree about the importance of family planning. These days a birth control patch is an option too, and advances in pharmacology like that are always...
Does Ozempic Interfere With Birth Control | Birth Control
99 is about as close to one hundred as you can get, and it’s been said that oral contraceptive medications are in the vicinity of 99% effective for birth control. So, there is still the most minuscule 1 in 100 chance that a woman will still get pregnant, but she’s...
How to Get Free Birth Control in BC
Go as far west as you can in Canada, and you’ll be in the Southwest corner of British Columbia and Vancouver. That’s where we’re based here at birthcontrol.com, and with plenty of handsome and attractive men around of all sorts of different ethnicities, which young...
Libido Lifter: Addyi for Premenopausal Women
A strong and healthy sex drive comes naturally for both men and women most of the time, but when it doesn’t the person may feel apprehensive talking about it. That can even be true for talking with their spouse or partner, despite the disruptions it can cause in the...
Ozempic for Weight Loss After Childbirth
It’s said the rush of emotions and immeasurable love that come over a woman when she sees her baby the first time is unmatched all through life. That’s understandable, and most women with children will concur with that. And as much as that love will endure, the way...
Why did they have to call it Birth Control?
“Lifesaver” or “Drama eraser” would have made good candidates too. But, as they say, what’s in a name? We say – misconception. So, you know birth control pills are consumed to control slash avoid pregnancy and that’s what it was primarily designed for. However, birth...
Ovulation & All That Comes With It
You should be aware when your period is set to come, and you should be tracking your cycle every month. Ovulation is still a crucial part of a healthy menstrual cycle, even when pregnancy is not your end goal. Tracking your own cycle will increase your awareness in...
A Little Spice and Everything Nice…
Are you in a relationship that needs a little spark? A little UNF? A little pizzazz? Well, we are here and we have you covered. You’re not alone when it comes to feeling as though you have lost the spark in your relationship. If you’re out of the infatuation period,...
Check Yourself before you Wreck Yourself
Do you know what the most desired breast shape in the world is? It’s a good one... Yes, the only thing that matters when it comes to your assets is that they should be in good shape, and by that, we mean brimming with good health and no signs of tumors or lumps. It’s...
Mind Your Own Uterus
Beware, ladies! They could be anywhere. At the party, at the park, right next door, or at the family dinner. Eyeing you, watching every step you take, every decision you make, and never missing a chance to ask, “So, when are you planning for a baby?” and right at that...
The Weirdest things we’ve heard about Sex
Sex always tops the list as one of the most talked-about subjects at every age. And with so many discussions, opinions, and information on it, misconceptions and misjudgments are only natural. We’re here to bust those myths. Not all, but especially the ones that...
Talk Dirty for Clean Sex
Your mouth is an essential part of sex. Yeah, you know that but right now, what we’re talking about is Communication. Moans, roars or choirs, as long as you are communicating with your partners in bed (faking it doesn’t count), sex is always gonna be a juicier...
5 ways to find balance – life hacks for every busy bee.
You want to be successful. You want to rake in that moolah, break the glass ceiling and shatter the stereotypes. You want nothing but the best for yourself and your family. And you are willing to put in whatever it takes to reach there. But are you taking care of that...
Do you Lube?
If you said yes, you’re on the right track. If you said no…. OH HONEY, do we have some life changing advice for you. Lubricants can literally transform your sex life, and no, we are not being dramatic. Think of it like this - the wetter the better. Every single vulva...
How to make a Blockbuster out of your life.
There you are. Spending hours scrolling through social media, often finding yourself in awe of people who seem to be living their dream life. Then you jump on this unyielding trip to self-doubt, wondering why things in your life aren’t working out in a way you had...
Birth or birth control, it’s your choice.
How many times have you heard prominent personalities and people you know say, "The most important job any woman can have is being a mother"? How many times have you heard someone slapping back at that statement with a “Heck No” or a flying stiletto? Unfortunately, in...
Hey there, Calorie-Conscious, are you Nourishing your Body or Punishing it?
Get off that couch and fetch yourself whatever it is that you’re craving. What! You thought, just because you almost gulped down the entire menu during the weekend, we were gonna throw you to the jaws of some “crash” diet? Of course, not. Also, we all know it doesn’t...
When it comes to sexual wellness, it looks like most of us can’t hit the right spot.
Can someone guess the first step to ensuring glorious, mind-boggling, bed-shattering sexual experience that guarantees mutual satisfaction? Did you say foreplay? Attagirl! You must be aware by now that opportunities to experience the Big-O via foreplay are ample. But...
‘A’ For Annual Birth Control with Annovera
Most women want to be able to enjoy sex with their partner and not be concerned about a pregnancy. Birth control medication has been around forever, but now women all over are plenty pleased with how the new Annovera birth control ring is going to take ‘pill popping’...
Annovera Ring Arrives as New Best Birth Control
It’s been said you can’t stop progress. When it comes to new birth control methods that make it easier for women to enjoy sex more freely then why would you even want to. If you’re in a committed and exclusive relationship, then you should be able to be as carefree as...
Stuck in a Sexual Rut?
We as women have needs, just as much as men do. We should not be shamed for this. power to the pus--… You know what we mean. Since sex has so many elements to it; physical, emotional and even biological - there are millions of things that can affect your libido. Sex...
Does the Perfect Shave Exist?
Yes, the perfect shave does exist - and we have some tips to help you achieve it. The key to avoiding ingrown hairs and bumpy skin is that wet is best. Yep, not just in the bedroom ladies and gents. Preparing your body for a nice clean shave is a multiple...
Tampons and Pads and Cups, OH MY!
Whether you swear by the tampon or have been using pads since you first got your period, it can be difficult to know what is best. Of course this varies for everyone as everyone’s cycle is different, and some women’s loyalty will forever be to the tampon… However the...
Access to Birth Control: Rise of Contraceptive Deserts
With the exception of Americans living in some parts of the country’s Southwest, most people like visiting the desert but would prefer to reside somewhere a little cooler. The desert is hot and dry much of the year, but for some people, that’s exactly to their liking....
Birth Control Stigma/Misconceptions
‘I’m on my period’ – a phrase that should not be said to boyfriends or any men for that matter and rather should be kept a conversation among girlfriends. The work that we as women do to hide the fact that we have a period, the embarrassment we feel when a boyfriend...
Can Hep C Be Cured Without Treatment?
It’s pretty rare to find someone who has an extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, and all most people will be able to say about hepatitis is ‘it sounds pretty bad.’ Well, Hepatitis C – or Hep C as it’s commonly shortened to – isn’t the worst of cards that life...
What are Signs of Hep C?
Most people who contract a disease will very quickly develop symptoms that make them aware of it. This is true of nearly all diseases, but Hepatitis C is one of the exceptions. It is possible to have Hep C but be unaware of it due to there being no identifiable...
Is Hep C Curable?
Most people are very much aware of how the liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, tasked with collecting toxins and impurities and then making them ready for elimination from the body. Anything that endangers the health of your liver should be...
3 Tips to Determine What Form of Contraception is Right For You
Every person on this planet has unique needs and various ways in which these needs can be met. This is also true with methods of contraception as there is no such thing as a “one size fits all.” Some women prefer a daily pill while others may opt for a monthly shot....
What Women Should Know About Drinking And Birth Control
Most people have had at least one experience where they drank too much and may have even become ill or said or done embarrassing things. Having one or even a few of these experiences does not make someone an alcoholic, but a pattern of heavy drinking can be an...
How to Get Birth Control
You’ve done your research and have chosen a birth control method that best fits your needs. Now, the next step is to get the birth control. Luckily, birth control is now accessible to get and can be done discreetly if you have any concerns about others finding out...
What Happens If You Take Birth Control While Pregnant?
Some people might assume that getting pregnant while taking birth control isn’t possible. And well, this just isn’t true. Birth control is between 91% - 99% effective when it is used with perfect use. Although it has high rate of effectiveness, there are many...
Does Birth Control Make Your Boobs Bigger?
A young woman typically starts to go through puberty between the ages of 8 to 13 years old. This is the time that her breasts start developing due the to the hormonal changes that are occurring throughout puberty. Estrogen, a naturally occurring hormone produced by...
Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control?
You’ve probably heard before that you shouldn’t use antibiotics in combination with your birth control. Perhaps you’ve even read it on your birth control packaging as a warning, but is it actually a cause for concern? Do antibiotics affect birth control? Before we get...
Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control?
Birth control is a convenient method to prevent pregnancy short-term and allows women to choose a good time for them to become pregnant. Most birth control consists of hormones that prevent ovulation and reduce the chance of an egg becoming fertilized by sperm. If...
What To Do If You Skip A Birth Control Pill?
It’s entirely normal to forget to take a pill every once in a while, but when forgot to take birth control medication it’s fully understandable if a woman panics a little bit and especially so if she’s been regularly sexually active with her partner. Her concern of...
Can You Start Birth Control Before Your Period?
Birth control medication usually comes with information on the packaging advising you to start taking it the day your period begins. But many women are still asking if can you start birth control before your period. The answer to that is yes, you can start taking...
Learn How Often Do Condoms Break On Average?
Most of you will have heard – quite accurately – that NO birth control method outside of abstinence is 100% reliable for preventing pregnancy. Using a condom is the most common choice for birth control, and that’s not surprising given the convenience and...
How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Your Tubes Tied
A woman’s reproductive years stretch from her mid teens to her late 40s on average. In the real world, however, many women will have already made as much use of their reproductive capacities as they intend to long before they approach 50. They’ve had all the children...
All eggs in one basket? Here’s what you need to know about Women’s lifetime Ovarian Reserve
Ovarian reserve or the overall egg count within the woman's ovaries is always an intriguing topic to discuss. Women find themselves puzzled to learn that they have a definite egg count within their ovaries. The matter of ovarian reserve is important to women who are...
Identifying STD Symptoms In Men
Sexually transmitted diseases – or STDs as they are more commonly referred to – have been one of the risks of unprotected sex for centuries. Those of us living here in the 21st century are very fortunate in one way; we have the option of using protection against the...
How Can A Person Get Rid of Chlamydia?
The biological imperative that both men and women have to be sexual is one that pushed them to have sex, and it’s undeniable that we all enjoy it immensely. Sometimes the pursuit of such pleasure clouds good judgment, and sometimes when that occurs there’s some...
PMS: Knowing the Common Symptoms Before Period
It’s something that every young woman comes to know very well from the age of about 12 or 13 onwards. We’re talking about her period, and it’s an occurrence that she can expect 12 times a year for the next 30+ or so, unless she’s pregnant of course. Each of these...
Dealing With The Infection And A Sore Throat From STD
Humans are biologically hardwired to pursue sexual activity, and no one is suggesting that shouldn’t be the way it is. However, being prudent about your choices when it comes to sex is important, and you should be aware that the rampant extent of misconceptions about...
Chlamydia Vs Gonorrhea: Knowing The Difference
Here in the 21st century the need to practice safe sex is more important than ever, and especially when you’re choosing to have intimacy with a person who you don’t know very well. Casual sex has been going on for as long as humans have been existence, but these days...
What is the ‘Clap’, and Best Practices for Preventing STDs
You may have heard the term before, but still need to ask, ‘what is the clap?’ It’s a slang term for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease – or ‘STD’ as the abbreviation goes. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is acquired when an individual has vaginal,...
Can Birth Control Make You Emotional?
For many women, taking birth control medication is a necessity in the interest of the type of passionate, spontaneous, and supremely enjoyable sex life they want to have with their partners. It’s nice to have the reassurance that these medications are as safe as they...
Does Birth Control Cause Weight Gain?
Oral contraceptives are a popular choice for young women who want to enjoy sex while having the most reliable assurance that they won’t become pregnant. The ‘pill’ as it’s referred to is very reliable that way, and apparently birth control pills are upwards of 98%...
Does a Vasectomy Hurt? Here’s What You Need to Know
For those who are finished building their families or plan to never have children, a vasectomy is one of the most effective forms of birth control currently available to men. It is also, for the most part, a permanent one. So, making a well-informed decision is...
“Does Getting an IUD Hurt?” and Other Questions Answered!
For anyone considering the IUD, a few common questions will come up. “Does getting an IUD Hurt?”, “exactly how does the IUD affect hormones, if at all?”, and “can my partner feel my IUD strings?” are all legitimate questions that deserve answers. So, if you are...
Everything You Need to Know about the Natural Cycles App
There are many fertility- awareness- based birth control apps but Natural Cycles is the only one that’s certified by an EU Notified Body to be used as a contraceptive in Europe. So what is it and how does it work, exactly? To learn more about the app and to see if...
What Birth Control Stops Your Period?
There are many reasons why you may not enjoy getting your period. Painful cramps, heaving bleeding, and sheer inconvenience are just some them. You’ve heard that birth control may help, some of which may even stop you from menstruating entirely. So, what birth control...
How Much Does Birth Control Cost, Anyway?
One of the biggest barriers to birth control is cost. As noted in Women in the World’s article, lack of funds for expensive contraception is often a common obstacle for women. This isn’t surprising given the recent protests to the Trump administration’s limitations on...
How Fast do Birth Control Pills Work to Prevent Pregnancy?
How fast do birth control pills work? If you’re new to the pill, it’s an obvious and important question to ask— after all, the whole point is to avoid a pregnancy! The answer to this isn’t completely straight-forward as it can vary depending on a few different...
What’s the Best Birth Control Pill Brand for You?
Wondering what’s the best birth control pill? With so many different birth control pill brands on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Fortunately, we’ve put together a guide to help you find the best brand. Keep reading below! What are Birth...
What Men Should Know About Marijuana and Fertility
“Does weed affect fertility?” For cannabis lovers hoping to soon conceive, use of this herb will definitely come into question. The answer, however, is not that straightforward. Keep reading to learn more about marijuana and fertility in men. The Not-So-Good News...
Obamacare Birth Control Exemptions Changed By Trump
On Friday, October 6th, 2017 Trump changed the rules surrounding ObamaCare birth control. Under the original ObamaCare rules every person was allowed to be covered under one type of birth control from each of the 18 FDA-approved categories free of...
5 Birth Control Facts to Celebrate International Contraception Day 2017
As a way to celebrate International Contraception Day 2017, we wanted to share some fun and enlightening facts about birth control. Keep reading below to learn a thing or two about contraception! Celebrating International Contraception Day 2017 with Birth Control...
The Abortion Pill Canada
The abortion pill (Mifegymiso) has been available to Canadians since January 2017, but it's release has been somewhat anticlimactic. So far, the pill has only been ordered by 5 abortion clinics in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, and St. John's. In addition, only...
Male Birth Control Option – Vasintomy
Additional male birth control options are what men are looking for - it could either be the Dick Click or Vasintomy (no we don't mean vasectomy), the new procedure from Contraline. This is the second male birth control option that we have covered on our site and the...
Preparing For The Battle With Menopause
Menopause Menopause is an important stage in a woman's life. It is when menstrual periods stop permanently and women are unable to have children. The menopause age is between 49 and 52 years old. It is usually defined by doctors as when a woman doesn't have...
Dick Click – New Contraception For Men
The dick click wants to be a non-permanent method of contraception for men. It aims to do what the vasectomy can't - be reversible. You are probably thinking that a vasectomy can be reversible but it is not that easy. It requires a complicated surgery that might...
Birth Control App
There has been an increasing number of birth control app developers that have been coming out with ways to disrupt industries. Take for instance Uber, which is disrupting the taxi industry or AirBnB which is disrupting the way we rent accommodations. Now let's add how...
LELO HEX Condoms – The Future
Depending on when you are reading this article, the LELO HEX Condoms might already be out. They are being released at 9 PM tonight and will be available online for $12 for 12 condoms ($1/condom). The current splash page on the website has an e-mail form that you can...
Condom Use Statistics
Ever wondered how many people actually used a condom the first time they had sex or how many condoms are sold each year in the United States? Well, you came to the right page. Below you will find an infographic on condom use statistics and why you should be using a...
ONE Condoms – 56 Condom Sizes
ONE Condoms designs beautiful condoms if you haven't noticed (see image above). The packaging of condoms is very attractive to a young audience and are great conversation starters. Condoms provide numerous benefits when it is used correctly. Let's take a quick look at...
Popit – Birth Control Smart Pill Reminder
Updated: May 9th, 2016: Healser Medical changes name to Popit Medical Technologies and announces more features. The rise of social media has everyone constantly checking their phones. According to a study by Deloitte, the average American looks at his or her phone 46...
Men Don’t Know Anything About Birth Control
Men don't really know or think about contraception all that much. A survey of 1,200+ men aged 20 to 39 surveyed by Cosmopolitan and The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy found the following results. 57% say they never or rarely worry about...
15 Reminders To Take Your Birth Control
Let's face it, we all live busy lives and we tend to forget to use birth control methods. The most common one used on a daily basis is the birth control pill. Other methods don't require you to take it as often or require protection during intercourse. But here's a...
Is Your Partner Sponge Worthy?
Today Sponge There are many birth control options to choose from and one of them is the birth control sponge. Do you know what the most studied over-the-counter methods of contraception on the market is? If you guessed Today Sponge, you are...
