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A Do or a Don't: Keeping Plan B in Your Medicine Cabinet
If you've had an "oops" moment in the bedroom where the condom broke, your NuvaRing slipped out for too long, or you forgot to take the pill, then you may be grateful that Plan B (emergency contraception) is available.
Since it's crucial to take Plan B within 72 hours of your mishap, you'll have to rush to the drugstore to pick it up ASAP . .
Sunday Confessional: I Didn't Tell Him the Condom Broke
I recently went off the pill because my husband and I want to start trying to get pregnant this Spring. I thought it would be a good idea to let my body adjust, so we've been using condoms ever since. Though I've been ready for a while now, my husband wants to wait until we're more financially stable, which I completely understand.
What Do You Know About Plan B
Whether the condom broke while you were having sex, or you noticed that your NuvaRing had accidentally slipped out without you knowing, there may come a time for emergency contraception (Plan B) so let's see what you know about it.
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5 Things: About Plan B
As sexually active women, we all need forms of birth control that fit our lifestyle. Whatever option you choose, no one form is considered 100% effective at preventing pregnancy, except for abstinence, but is that realistic? Since methods can fail (condoms break or pills get skipped), there is Plan B (emergency contraception).
Have You Ever Taken Plan B?
Emergency contraception, also called Plan B can be a total life saver if your birth control fails you. Contrary to popular belief, Plan B is not an abortion pill - it's simply 2 little pills that contain levonorgestrel, the same hormone found in regular birth control pills, but just a stronger dose. When taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, they can prevent the fertilization of your egg.
What You Should Know About Plan B
Has this scenario ever happened to you? The condom breaks while having sex? It happens all the time, but luckily there is EC (Emergency Contraception) or the "Morning After" pill as a backup -- accidents do happen!
What's the Deal With: Plan B
Things don't always go as planned. Maybe you forgot to take your pill or the condom broke while you were having sex. Now you have a second chance.
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