• Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill

    Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill

    The pill. You know about its most obvious benefit – keeping you out of the cast of Teen Mom. (Or maybe College Mom, I wouldn’t put it past MTV.) There are other benefits to the pill, too. But with recent news stories about risks and recalls of certain brands, how do you know if it’s safe? And how do you know if it’s the right form of birth control for you?

  • I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With the Pill

    I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With the Pill

    Everyone knows that sex without a condom is better than with that thin latex lining. According to guys it “feels amazing” and is “probably the best thing on earth.” (Clearly, guys have never tried dipping pretzels into frosting….) But we also know that no matter how good it is, it isn’t good enough to risk getting pregnant and spending our days playing peek-a-boo instead of beer pong.

  • Sexy Time: The (Literal) Cost of Sex

    Sexy Time: The (Literal) Cost of Sex

    With the latest events surrounding Planned Parenthood, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much it costs to be responsibly sexually active. Birth control, condoms, PAP smears, STI tests, and Plan B — it adds up fast!

  • Tuffy Luv Talks Birth Control

    Tuffy Luv Talks Birth Control

    Dear Tuffy Luv, My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost five months, and until recently, it has been amazing. About a month and a half ago I began taking the pill – Loestrin 24 Fe – out of necessity. The condom broke a few times and I had to take Plan B. At first I was pleased with it. There’s only one side effect. But it’s a BIG one.

  • Duke It Out: Free Birth Control?

    Duke It Out: Free Birth Control?

    Birth control is one of many things on a list up for consideration to be included as required free preventative care on overhauled healthcare plans. If BC makes the cut, it could eliminate the extra costs to prevent pregnancy for women all over the country – but should it be included?

  • Candy Dish: What if Birth Control Pills Were Free?

    Candy Dish: What if Birth Control Pills Were Free?

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  • The Doctor Is In: I Think I’m Leaking

    The Doctor Is In: I Think I’m Leaking

    Q: This is a really gross question, but I have to ask someone. I discharge…a lot. And it’s not just around the time of my period. It’s random and plentiful. Ew. Anyways, I don’t know what to do about it or if it’s caused by something serious? Help. I’m afraid to be with a boy because he’ll be super grossed out.

  • The Weekly Wrap Up: We’re Ready to Party

    The Weekly Wrap Up: We’re Ready to Party

    Who loves Friday? We do, we do!

    The clock has officially struck 5 (for us, at least…sorry West Coast), the booze is officially in hand, and we’re ready for the weekend! And, quite frankly, we deserve it. It’s been a busy week around here and we are really effing tired.

  • Birth Control Gave Me Blood Clots

    Birth Control Gave Me Blood Clots

    It’s been almost six months since I wrote to you all about my blood clot experience, and, let me tell you, has it been rough. I’ve gone through a lot of snags that I didn’t expect, but then again I didn’t expect to get a clot either.

  • Tuffy Luv Says: USE CONDOMS

    Tuffy Luv Says: USE CONDOMS

    I’m really in love with my boyfriend and we’ve been dating for almost a year now. He’s a great guy and I know he would never cheat on me. So I’ve decided to go on the pill and give up condoms. What’s the quickest pill to kick in? I am so sick of condoms. I’m not even kidding.

  • He Said/She Said: Controlling Birth Control

    He Said/She Said: Controlling Birth Control

    I used to think that guys who carried condoms in their wallets were big cocky jerks…until I found myself naked in bed with a super hottie who not only didn’t have one on him (or, rather, in his wallet), but didn’t have one anywhere in his apartment.

  • Birth Control Has Side Effects: I Should Know

    Birth Control Has Side Effects: I Should Know


    As college students, we pretty much think of ourselves as invincible, I know I certainly have. U…

  • He Said/She Said: Would Guys Take Birth Control?

    He Said/She Said: Would Guys Take Birth Control?

    I don’t know about you, but if I never had to take the birth control pill again I would be one…

  • The No-Pill Birth Control

    The No-Pill Birth Control

    Like many long term relationships, my relationship with the birth control pill had many ups and …

  • SNL: Go to the Store, Buy a Hat, And Hold the Eff Onto It

    SNL: Go to the Store, Buy a Hat, And Hold the Eff Onto It

    Tina Fey is back with SNL!
    Well, not really. But she was back last night as a guest host to celebrat…

  • Male Contraception Becoming a Reality? Maybe.

    Male Contraception Becoming a Reality? Maybe.

    Making sure a guy wears a condom can sometimes be a bit of an uphill battle, but asking him to plug u…