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birth control

IUD and other various birth control methods on white table with petals scattered

‘This is so unbelievably common’: Women on TikTok are talking about their experiences with birth control side effects

'It’s crazy that at this point women still have to deal with these side effects.'

On May 7, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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man looking at doordash receipt (l) (r) doordash logo (m)

‘Not all heroes wear capes’: DoorDash driver rushes to deliver Plan B in viral TikTok

‘I literally sped to deliver this order.’

On Feb 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley

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‘This sh*t is nuts’: 2 guys read their girlfriends’ birth control side effects in viral TikTok

'We got the map reader and the scroll hunter.'

On Dec 8, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

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woman pointing to calendar with doctor

TikTok and Instagram are starting a birth control revolution

Social media is making birth control more accessible during the pandemic.

On Apr 30, 2021 by Jennifer Xia

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Image of an IUD

This ‘men if you’re smart, what is this?’ meme has dudes guessing what an IUD is

No, it's not a Tesla logo.

On Dec 22, 2020 by Stacey Ritzen

Internet Culture
natural cycles

Apple promotes Natural Cycles birth control app despite failures

It’s advertised as only 93% effective with ‘typical use.’

On Sep 12, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

IRL Tech
CVS Pharmacy sign in red

#CVSDeniesCare: CVS cuts spark concerns over birth control access

People are condemning proposed cuts to CVS' prescription reimbursements.

On Aug 15, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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natural birth control twitter thread debunk

No, these viral ‘natural birth control’ alternatives don’t work

Eating papayas won't keep you from getting pregnant.

On Jun 11, 2019 by Alyse Stanley

Internet Culture IRL

Brett Kavanagh calls birth control ‘abortion-inducing drugs’

Sen. Ted Cruz has also used the phrasing.

On Sep 6, 2018 by David Gilmour

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One year later: How Trump’s birth control mandate rollback has affected women

Prices have gone up even for those who aren't on Obamacare.

On Sep 4, 2018

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Natural Cycles App

FDA approves a controversial app as a form of contraception

Would you use an app for birth control?

On Aug 15, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

IRL Tech
abstinence only education

It isn’t required in 19 states to teach teens about condoms

The abstinence-only sex ed agenda is only growing more dangerous under Trump.

On Jul 31, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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how effective is spermicide

Spermicide: The birth control option no one ever talks about

It isn't as popular as the condom—and for good reason.

On Jun 10, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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condoms

Your guide to shame-free condom purchases and totally free condom scores

Free condoms for all!

On Mar 2, 2018 by Lauren L'Amie

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how effective are condoms

How effective are condoms, really?

People aren't perfect, and condom use isn't perfect either. 

On Feb 27, 2018 by Lauren L'Amie

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