Birth Control
IUD
Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Jun 03, 2016
Evelyn has never been great at following routines, so she chose a super low-maintenance method—the non-hormonal IUD, Paragard. Evelyn chose the non-hormonal IUD because it’s the longest lasting IUD available (up to 12 years!), which also makes it the most cost-effective.
When Evelyn was dating, she used condoms and got tested regularly to make sure she’d be protected against STIs. Now that she’s in a monogamous relationship, she likes that if she decides to become pregnant she can—as soon as the Paragard is removed.
How do you feel about this article?
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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
"The likes far outweigh the don’t likes."
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Daria, 20, IUD
"The actual insertion did not bother me at all."
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Tabitha, 20, IUD
"Day through day, night through night, I’m covered."
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George, 22, IUD
"It’s one less thing to worry about, which is really awesome."
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Elsa, 25, IUD
"It’s hassle-free. You don’t have to deal with it for a decade."
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