**Understand that I am not a healthcare professional nor adviser. Please seek professional help in deciding which birth-control is right for your personal needs** Be safe ladies; we only get one vagina.
Best things to know about birth control before you go to college is that 9 out of 10, you will need it.
I’m going to tell you how I got free birth-control methods and how I found the right one.
Also I’m going to tell you
- How you can keep track of an irregular period
- How you can stay on track of ANY Birth Control
- How to avoid pregnancy while still having great sex
Trial and Error
I was a virgin before college, and I did my research. So, when I was ready I would be READY. I decided to be on birth control for at least a month before I decided to have sex.
Word to the Wise I recommend using a condom in addition to another form of BC, but to each her own.
Initially, I began using the pills. I hated remembering to take one everyday, and while on the pill I cannot take medicine with antibiotics in it. Whereas, Nuvaring is absorbed differently, and it’s effectiveness is not affected by antibiotics.
I hated the pills because they made me nausea, no matter how much I ate or drank when consuming them. Also, the weight gain was gradual, and it stuck for awhile… I had to let the pills go.
Upon choosing a different BC I eliminated all options I wasn’t conformable with. As I refuse to allow anything to be even semi-permanently inserted into my skin/body.
I wanted
- Something that wouldn’t allow me to gain more weight
- Wouldn’t be affected by medicines
- Don’t have to remember to take it daily
- Had more PROS than CONS
I chose Nuvaring.
I used Nuvaring during college (to present day) It’s the one that works best for me. As of now it costs roughly $185.00 But by signing up for Planned Parenthood I’ve never paid one cent. For example: I don’t gain weight, no nausea, no more mood swings than usual 🙂
I don’t want to get too personal, but if you want an honest, unpaid opinion on why I love Planned Parenthood, and Nuvaring. I’ll follow up here.
Practice Makes Perfect
Now, most University Campuses offer a pharmacy, or health center; these establishments will usually offer: free contraceptives, birth-control pills, Plan B pills, etc.
What if your prescription is in one place, and you spend most of your time elsewhere… A simple phone call from your pharmacy can transfer your RX wherever you need it.
What if you’re curious about other things? I’m not here to judge…
Everyone says the biggest reason they hate condoms is that it takes away feeling, and sometimes dries out the vagina. Well let me tell you, spit is not it.
For my readers who enjoy it, or are curious about lubrication (lube)… the best would be KY brand NON-SCENTED NON-FLAVORED lubricating jelly. It is water-based, and gynecologist recommended. I’m very sensitive. KY jelly has never given me, nor my partner an issue.
Word to the Wise NEVER buy oil-based lube because it can cause the condom to deteriorate.
What if you encounter a partner who has a latex allergy?
I would buy my bf lambskin condoms. He was actually allergic to latex, and had terrible skin sensitivity due to eczema. BE AWARE Some shady guys and girls sometimes try to pull this line to avoid using condoms. Be ready with backups. 😉
Doing it My Way
Okay, so you’ve made it here. Maybe you know which birth-control is for you. Excellent! But what if there’s a better way to track everything that goes on with you?
I use the app Spot On. It’s free!!! It’s offered by Planned Parenthood and its awesome. What does it do?
- Lets you track your BC regardless of your chosen method
- Tracks your fertility, period, mood, and symptoms
- Helps you prevent pregnancy with BC reminders etc
- Shows you a fertility schedule, advises you when you’re most fertile
I use the app to keep up with EVERYTHING!!!! It’s God sent from Planned Parenthood. It is free, and it helps advise me on how to NOT get pregnant. I’m all for it. Get it here.
General Recap
- Research sex for yourself, and learn your own body.
- Use condoms AND anther BC to be safe
- Don’t use oil-based lubes
- Get free BC from Planned Parenthood, college pharmacy, local health center
- Use the Spot On app to help you help yourself
Look out for yourself, and your own health.
Be safe ladies, for everything we have one of -protect it fiercely.
Sincerely,
Doorress
Black Verbatim 
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