Could The IUD Be Right For You?

Standing Up to Idiots: Responses and Reflections

Ever since I came out with my story about Mr. Idiot thinking he had the right to take off his condom and pull out my NuvaRing without consulting me, I have received numerous responses, all expressing varying degrees of disgust and disbelief that this kind of stuff does actually happen. The most interesting thing, however, is who I have been receiving responses from. A number of men have written me apologizing for their gender, asking me if I’m okay, and if there is anything they can do for me.

A few examples of responses I have gotten from men:

The Contraception Learning Curve

Not everybody’s doing it: about half of U.S. women younger than 20 are sexually active. But among women who are having sex, younger women are more likely to experience an unintended pregnancy. What’s the deal?

First let’s look at the numbers. A new report shows that, compared to older women, sexually active women aged 15-19 are more than twice as likely to have an unintended pregnancy.

It’s April: Get Yourself Talking; Get Yourself Tested!

Nearly half of all young people having sex will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) by age 25—and most won’t even know it. But here’s the good news: all STIs (also known as STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases) are treatable, and many can be cured completely. There’s really no better time to be good to your sexual self—now and for the future—by taking this simple step. GYT: Get Yourself Talking; Get Yourself Tested.