Contraception Methods & Access

BK discusses her conversations with her mother and doctor about going on the birth control pill.

BK discusses the research she did while considering using the birth control pill and how talking to her mom helped her to be even more informed.

This Cosmopolitan article describes the landscape of pain management for IUD insertion and should be helpful if you’re considering getting an IUD.

This handout from the University of Washington gives guidance on aftercare for people who have just had an IUD placed.

MC describes her abortions and her trouble finding contraception that works for her.

AB explains what she would advise about choosing a method of birth control.

AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control.

MT shares her experience using birth control to treat heavy, painful periods. She addresses problems with the first birth control pill that she tried.

These regularly updated fact sheets outline state-level restrictions and legal requirements around abortion and contraception in the United States.

In this video, young women share their experiences of finding the birth control method that works best for them.

The Euki app is a secure reproductive health and period tracker that only stores data on your phone, not in the cloud.

Does being fat change the effectiveness of emergency contraceptives? The American Society for Emergency Contraceptives dives into the research