Birth Control
Birth control patch
Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Jan 07, 2010
Geraldine finds that the patch fits perfectly into her busy, structured life. She loves the predictability of her periods and finds the once a week patch change easy to manage.
So what if she wants to shake up the routine a bit? She just might put the next patch on the other butt cheek. But she’ll still stick it there right on schedule.
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Dara, 18, the patch
"It’s the perfect level of hormones for me."
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Brittany, 24, the patch
"It’s something that I can do once a week and not think about it."
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Scott, 29, the patch
"I look and make sure it’s there… just to avoid any issues."
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Kristin, 28, the patch
"There's nothing special you have to do—you just slap it on."
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Angela, 24, the patch
"Sunday is "me" day: mani, pedi, hair, and patch."