How To Choose the Right Contraception for YOU! | Hannah Witton | AD

AD | This video is sponsored by #MyContraception, an initiative by Bayer: mycontraception.com/ Let's talk all things contraception! The pill, the coil, how to choose the best one for you, side effects etc! I went to Toronto to chat with internationally known gynaecologist Dr. Costescu (@BirthControlDoc on Twitter) all about contraception, especially IUC (intrauterine contraception) & ask him your questions! / birthcontroldoc
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[@live2die2liveagain]

Who else got almost no education on this in school? 😅😂

[@lpm619]

“Coital debut” AHHH can’t describe how excited I am to have found a term to replace “losing your virginity”. It got really tiring having to explain that although I use the term “losing your virginity”, I don’t subscribe to that kind of thinking and I feel uncomfortable with the negative connotations of “losing your virginity”.

[@hannahwitton]

Right?! We really need to get rid of “loosing your virginity”

[@tynebaker]

I also love this ‘coital debut’ debut term allows those using it to talk about it in a way that has weight (emotional, physical, social) and anticipation but it doesn’t include blame or guilt. I also really appreciate Hannah’s broaden of the term to ‘sexual debut’ as well.

[@pile333]

No need to dress up for that debut. Well, it's just the opposite actually. 😄

[@thekarategirl5787]

I say first time bc like every other activity there's a first time you do it. I didn't loose my climbing virginity, I went climbing for the first time.

[@jaamesfn]

L.P.M X I’m so using this one with my son when he decides he wants to consider having sex with someone, consensually of course.

[@stephyjonas]

Great vid! Would love a collab with Hannah and Mama Doctor Jones! 😊

[@SophieDoubleYou]

stephyjonas YESSS! I would love love love this!!

[@infinitejellyfish1591]

*YESSSSSSSSSS*

[@kimberlyclark5801]

I would LOVE for this to happen!

[@mackennamaxwell6497]

YESSSSSS

[@kimberlysemmelroth3843]

We need to get them together! @mamadrjones

[@hellformichelle]

Thank you for using such inclusive language surrounding periods and wombs! You're fantastic

[@hannahwitton]

No problem at all! It’s something I make a conscious effort to do because I know how important it is :)

[@Nien10]

This is the first time I've ever seen someone describe what the cervix feels like (and even the fact you can feel it) Having to figure that out myself was SO stressfull! I thought I had an odd lump :o Love this video!

[@MVTay]

I’m so glad you asked about male contraception! It’s very frustrating how little responsibility men can take for their part in reproduction. Thanks for this episode I learned a lot! I currently have the implant and love it, after years of horrible depressive side effects from the pill. I credit sex educators like you for how much I know about positive and safe sex because school was useless and I was a very shy adolescent. Thanks for your hard work! You’ve made me passionate about having a fulfilling sex life and respecting my body.

[@andrzej2501]

Well, besides condoms (which can be problematic too but on the other hand have other protective funtion) - male contraception is even more tricky. There are some advances in area of reversible vasectomy and similar treatments but it is still quite experimental. Any male pills or similar treatments have significantly higher risk of unwanted pregnancy AND significant risk of permanent sterilization not to mention problems with "performance"... One of the quite promising studies is based around... keeping ball at sufficiently hot temperature. Of course if one is 100% certain about not having any (or any more) children or can afford long-term sperm storage - normal vasectomy is always a good option, albeit sometimes it supposedly can reverse it self. And in some jurisdictions can be illegal.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Well, there aren't many options, but condoms are always a must. Not just for pregnancy. One person on Twitter suggested, a couple of years ago, that the best way to prevent abortions would be to have a mandatory vasectomy with each abortion.

[@klymers]

Really glad that your conversation about when people want children also covered people who don't want children at all. Having children is not a must and not the life path many chose.

[@redhotmcr]

He was so lovely, i wish i had a gynecologist like him.

[@BirdMoose]

I as a male feel like there aren't many options for contraception for me, condoms and vasectomy are the two most stated but one isn't enough and one is too much. Spermicide is another method that works but isn't super effective. I hope we see more options and more effective options that don't limit future choices moving forward.

[@courteneyskye5690]

I’m on the pill for non birth control reasons. I’ve had really irregular cycles and the pill has completely fixed that and also helped stabilize my mood. Also I have to take other medications daily so remembering one more pill isn’t that hard.

[@teresahoyt5750]

If all gynecologists were like him, I would open up more. Just saying.

[@Mrscookiejonas]

Loved it. Wish we could have the uncut version.

[@someguy7567]

Gabriela Hernandez it will probably be a podcast at some point...

[@Essentially-Ella]

Yes! Your hormone diary's were what inspired me to question my contraception and get the Copper Coil! I even made this KZbin channel to tell others about my experience. It is so important to have this conversation. Thank you!

[@marion9847]

I think we should stop referring to pulling out as a contraceptive method

[@LaraRachel18]

But it is a contraceptive method. It might not be the right one for you but that doesn't make it any less of a valid a choice for others.

[@lilithsangrouber804]

@@LaraRachel18 it's not a valid method of contraception because of precum which can get a woman pregnant even if the man does pull out

[@LaraRachel18]

@@lilithsangrouber804 Just because it's not as effective as other methods doesn't make it not valid. Many people use it and it's a good choice for them. There are ways to check for sperm in precum and certain rules you can follow to help avoid precum.

[@daisyhutchinson8623]

@@lilithsangrouber804 proper use of the pull out method should take into account the precum. when people know this, pom is effective at preventing pregnancy. and the best way to do that is through effective sex education in schools so boys don't use it as an excuse to not use condoms and to make sure couples using it as a method are aware of it. it might be a good method for couples who have personal objections to other methods of contraception!

[@bookobsessed1997]

Hearing this from an actual qualified professional confirm everything we’ve been talking about has been super helpful! As someone in the healthcare setting, but not experienced in women’s health left a lot of unknowns, this is a good place to start, thank you!!

[@lilianneweinhandl8493]

I'm on the pill, but I also use condoms for extra protection. I think your poll is missing that option, but I've voted for the pill.

[@mariicath]

I get the monthly injection and also use condoms for extra protection

[@annak7502]

I am on the pill too, and after 2 years of taking them without extra protection still not pregnant🤷🏼‍♀️ like i don’t get it, i’m using them to avoid condoms and thinking bout another protection aand worry. Really want to know why people do that?

[@tanyajayne999]

Sometimes extra protection means protection from things other than pregnancy. Or sometimes you may know of or have met someone who fell pregnant while on the pill and you just need that extra measure of security to feel comfortable.

[@annikadalley7397]

@@annak7502 The pill doesn't protect against STIs

[@lilianneweinhandl8493]

​@@annak7502 I just really don't want to get pregnant and the 2% extra protection (or whatever it is) is worth it for me to keep buying condoms. Also it makes it easier for me to have sex since condoms are lubricated and they also make sure you don't have to worry about cleaning up after.

[@mouseluva]

Kudos to both of you for effortlessly using gender-neutral/trans-friendly language throughout! Wonderful people like you give us all hope :)

[@darciaglaucerica]

After a LOT of research I went on the patch and I used it for two years. Honestly? It was amazing. It was the perfect fit for someone with the brain of a goldfish who wouldn't remember to take the pill every day (the patch is changed once a week for three weeks and you take a break on the fourth, generally matching your period). The only downer of it was that the patch gets a little dirty on the edges after a week but not too much. I have stopped using it though because my grandmother got diagnosed with breast cancer and that's the second person in my family to be diagnosed. My doctor said it wasn't recommended to continue with a hormonal birth control because they have seen a larger number of hormonal birth control users developing breast cancer (which doesn't mean it causes it but it might make you more vulnerable OR that is easier to diagnose those who use hormonal birth control because they check in with their doctor more often). I just got on the copper coil after lots of research again (and watching your video about it again!). Very painful for me personally, but very fast to put in and is not making my periods that much worse, luckily. Also, my goldfish brain is thankful I don't need to remember to take it or put it on at all 😂 I gotta check it's all alright in 2 months and then once a year along with my usual check up 😊.

[@victoriacara3846]

HE WORKS AT MY SCHOOL OMG HANNAH!! Come to Canada more!!

[@hannahwitton]

OMG

[@SimplyErinful]

Wonderful video. As a pharmacy student who is fascinated by hormones, reproductive health and birth control, I loved hearing a doctor talking about these things. I think it’s super useful to talk about contraception when it’s not used for controlling pregnancy. I am a lesbian so have no need for the contraceptive effects of birth control but I have a coil to control my erratic and painful periods and take the combined pill also to control my moderate-severe, painful hormonal acne.

[@hannahwitton]

You have the coil and take the pill? I didn’t know that was a thing people did! Did your doctor suggest it?

[@SimplyErinful]

Hannah Witton It was a nurse practitioner actually. I took the pill for a year but I have a very erratic schedule so really struggled taking it at exactly the same time every day so swapped to the coil (in large part thanks to the hormones diaries video series!). I loved it but the acne I’d had as a teenager returned and when I went to the nurse, she recommended I go back on the pill. I don’t have to be as strict about it now as my coil controls my cycle, the pill is basically there control my hormone levels.

[@wandaloosa]

Yes, I agree it's very important!! I'm not sexually active by choice, but I'm on the combined pill to help with my PCOS symptoms. It's been a god-send, honestly. I can look at my pill pack and know exactly when my cycle starts, which is something I've NEVER been able to do even before having PCOS. And it helps with my hormonal acne, my skin hasn't been this clear since ending accutane when I was 13 haha..... I've been on the pill for over a year and a half and have had no side effects thus far, I'm so thankful for it. Sometimes I feel a bit of shame from people in my life, like "why take the pill if you're not dating?" or "why take THE PILL when there are non-hormonal methods?", and I'm not always willing to divulge the "whys" so I think this is a valuable discussion to have.

[@SimplyErinful]

Kay Exactly! You wouldn’t expect people to go in depth on why they’re taking any other medication, so the scrutiny over birth control is mad to me. Just because it was created to prevent pregnancy doesn’t mean if can’t be used as regular medication for other conditions.

[@jaimewilliams5609]

Haha same! I'm a lesbian and on the pill, and when people find out I'm on it theyre like "I thought you were gay???" Like yeah bitch I'm gay but I also loose half my body weight in blood once every 3 weeks

[@sharxx112]

I got an ad for Christianity before this video hmm...

[@hannahwitton]

Hmmmmmm

[@robertmenzies6939]

Hannah what a fantastic video, full of information and a really great interview so glad you did this interview as a KZbin video as I am sure it would have also been a great interview for your “Doing It” Pod Cast

[@JudyCZ]

13:33 Wha wha what?! 88 % of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year?! This is the first time I'm hearing such a number and it's making me weak in my knees. Because I've been doing exactly for the past 5 years. Thank you, Hannah, for educating us as always. I'll look into the website; didn't think I needed to but now I kinda do.

[@sianc7235]

I think he meant to say that 12% of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year, meaning it is 88% effective with typical use! I was confused too and had to google cos omg that's terrifying

[@fayejanecaldwell1010]

I had a heart attack

[@annabelledavis2389]

I’m on the pill with no break to stop my period because it interferes with my life so much I wouldn’t be able to go to university or sustain a job if I continued to have periods. I would faint on the first day of my period (cramps, nausea and the rest would combine forces and wipe me out) and even got a paramedic sent to me after I called 111 because I felt like my body was trying to push my uterus out (fun times). I hate being on the pill I just want to know who I am without the cocktail of hormones in my body, I’ve been on it since I was 16 (for 4 years) but I still have a year of university to complete and I don’t know how I’ll find a job that will understand I need to take at least one day off work every month :( But I’m going to give a different method a try once I graduate and I honestly can’t wait, I’m gonna find out who I really am woohooooo Anyway this video was so helpful because I’ll need to decide which alternative method to use

[@ninimeggie4771]

I'm so happy I found Fertility Awareness! I had never heard it even mentioned before (other than the cruddy rhythem method) and had no clue it existed. Now we've been using it for a year and feel so safe and comfortable. And I don't have to dump hormones into my body, which some people benefit from but definitely not for me.

[@MaikensChannel]

Perfect timing - having an appointment next week, considering what to choose, Thank you, as always, for taking Up these subjects!

[@klymers]

The hormonal coil changed my life! Watching the hormone diaries definitely made me more confident in finding the right contraception and in the conversations I had with my GP. I found it easier to say no when they pushed the pill on me. Easier to ask for the contraception I wanted. Easier to talk about my body. And then easier to get naked in front of a doctor when it came the time to get my coil fitted

[@admirbarucija2018]

I just got out of class and seeing your videos always makes me happy, I love educational content!! I hope you’re having a great day Hannah 💖

[@fraeni90]

Fascinating chat! Thanks for your use of inclusive language Hannah!

[@tess6536]

This is fantastic! I could probably listen to him talk about the nerdy aspects of contraception for hours. I didn't even know 'contraceptive specialist' was a thing.

[@JaffaVanDodger]

Didn't realise it was 1/11 on short-term protection that get pregnant, for some reason I thought it would be a lot less likely. Jeez, I might rethink the pill I'm on now...

[@piarateking8094]

i think its because its easy to miss taking a pill on time

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

This was so interesting, and those cookies were the perfect touch!

[@finawurm5072]

This is amazing! Thank you both so much 🧡🧡

[@erinshay2108]

Hannah, I've loved your channel a long time. But this video is perhaps the best one I've watched.

[@Eimo895]

Excited to watch the video but just wanted to say I got my appointment for my coil today after years of being on and off the pill, your hormone diary videos helped me make an informed choice and go into my gynaecologist with the knowledge I needed to discuss everything so thanks!

[@SamWest96]

Proof I’ll watch anything my favourite you tubers put out there - found out I was pregnant last night and here I am! Can you tell I need to tell people but obviously don’t want to tell friends and family yet

[@emmurphy2649]

OH MY GOD I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH

[@biancayk]

Loved this vid! So important to hear this stuff!!

[@amzfave]

Amazing video, I have been on the bar for just over 2 years and have also had to take the pill for the last 3 months to combat irregular/constant bleeding. I am getting the bar removed at the end of this month and this video and website has given me a better idea of my options. Thank you so much 😊😊

[@rainbowsocks7227]

What an amazing video! You're amazing! Keep it up!

[@genevievewilliams3977]

I'm so happy to be able to understand a bit more about how the copper coil works! I've always been so curious about it as when I heard it was 'toxic' to sperm I always felt like that was somehow likely to be more fallible? Anyway, what a lovely video. Thanks Hannah!

[@nxmiles]

Another element to contraception is for trans people/uterus owning folx. Some people in that group don’t want a period at all, however with say the implant, that side effect isn’t guaranteed. Likewise researching how a contraceptive device is fitted can play a role in your choice, as say the setting of the gynaecologist can trigger dysphoria. Make sure you look into each method and ask questions, because your physical health is intrinsically linked to your mental, and by doing that research you can avoid a lot of stress down the line ❤️

[@emmynoether9540]

Thanks for always putting subtitles, Hannah! I am tired after a long day but still want watch/ understand this video and English is not my first language. Subtitles also keep me from reading the comments while listening, which is a bad habit of mine.

[@meeganerose98]

What an amazing chat, such an inspirational women, if you decide to have children my god they are going to be so blessed to have you as their mum! Thank you for all you do best education on sex, relationships everything what a women 💕

[@JanetSuzanne]

This was so interesting to watch!

[@sophiemariealex]

this is amazing woo, well done

[@rachel4644]

This was great! Wish is was longer! Would love a part 2 :)

[@user-hk1vo2my2r]

Love your videos🖤 Sooo much nerdy stuff. Planing on going on some form of contraception in the foreseeable future.... Ohhh, boy, there will be a lot of interesting things to deal with

[@MariannesStudio]

That was an awesome video! I learned so much!

[@bibiroemer2547]

I'm on the pill and I've noticed for me that it's really useful that I've got an app that sends me a reminder every day at the same time to take it. I'm not the most forgetful person, but this way I know for sure I won't forget it

[@randiewolfgang6154]

This is really useful information. Thank you. 😄

[@sh16072]

Thanks for this Hannah. I had ovarian cancer at 19 and had to come off the pill - ever since my doctors have been so inconsistent with their answers about what contraception is the most safe for me. I'm definitely going to push this more and get the answers!

I need this! Thank you!

[@mitilife]

I really wish I had all this information when I was 14 years old and started taking the pill. I thought it was the only option and my GP only discussed this option with me. In Montreal, where I live, you rarely consult a OBGYN on your first visit. I think most girls consult a GP about their contraception and maybe later in their 20s will they go see a specialist (because you need a referral from a GP).

[@VentureJess]

I was inspried by Hannah to try different types, i tried the pop pill for a while but I didnt like taking it everyday and the combined pill made me feel pregnant so I asked my doctor about the patch and they knew of it but had never prescribed it before and I have being using it for the last 4 years and i love it and i wish more people used it and knew of it. Also ive became more open and actually went with my mum when she got her new coil to see if I would want one in the future. So I have started to help and inform other so thank you for informing me all these years

[@tynebaker]

He made Hannah cookies! So delightfully nerdy and welcoming. 🤓❤️🇨🇦This conversation was a wonderful use of big Bayer sponsor money, lovely job Hannah.

[@swingloveEKL]

I LOVE that Dr. Costescu made his own genital cookies, that's amazing!

[@msbbdarling1328]

I LOVE this video. You both are such lovely and smart and amazing people

[@jaamesfn]

I LOVED this video. I love all our videos but seeing you both bounce off each other was so cool! I’d love to see more with you and professionals having chats like this. ☺️ I have to change from the depo shot soon which I’m not excited about since it really works for me, I need a super long term contraception since my body can’t carry anymore kids and I really don’t want periods so this could be a tricky change.

[@stagetopage]

I'm waiting for an appt with my sexual health nurse to discuss what contraception I want to change to - so this video came at a perfect time! LOVE Dustin!

[@fivebyfivewhat]

This guy is such a sweetie, excellent informative video, thanks Hannah!!

[@nicolec9411]

I've been with my boyfriend for 6 years and I initially was on the pill for the first 4 when I started seeing him (I was 16). The past year I've come off it and started using condoms and I feel much better mentally, and it also puts my mind at ease that my periods are real as opposed to the fake ones you get on the pill. I just felt like my body needed a break as I started taking the pill only a few months after I even started having a period. Condoms definitely don't ruin the moment for us, and it's nice that we can have a laugh and a giggle if anything does ever go a bit wrong when using one.

[@charliejenkins498]

Thank you Hannah! Will definitely use this for my Year 10 contraception lessons next week. Ps. Please let me know when you are ready to take bookings to come into schools, would love to pick your brains!

[@Mawi07354]

Keep up the good educational videos.

[@nellym2085]

I've been on the pill for a bit more than 3 years now but I want to go off it as I'm under the impression that it has affected my mental health in a bad way, I feel like the longer I've taken it the more depressed I got, also I'm experiencing other unwanted side effects. I am thinking about switching to a coil, I will talk to my doctor about it soon! Thank you for making videos about all things sexual health! 🧡

[@shabnomnom]

this is fascinating! you guys could have talked for hours and i probably could have listened to you talk for hours. i learned a lot from this video! i’m especially glad to FINALLY know how/why copper IUDs work...IUDs freak me out so i never looked into it, i always just chalked it up to magic lmao

[@Sofiah995]

loved this video :D I am on the pill and will stay on the pill as I need it to treat my period-related symptoms, extreme cramping, fever, vomiting etc

[@AndICanTalk2]

Great video!

[@cait_o_saurus]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! I want to start looking for a secondary contraceptive method other than condoms because I'm a student who definitely does not want to become pregnant right now, but had no idea where to start. Thanks again for another great video Hannah!

[@c12486]

I trust this man

[@adilfarooq3443]

TIL a cervix feels like nose.

[@gnome5051]

I just poked my nose reading your comment and my cat who sleeps in my bed immediately took a swipe at my glasses trying to do the same. Teaching him to bat things I point at was a terrible idea.

[@khaxjc1]

Loved the the more deep dive "sciencey" talk. Thank you for being willing to go there/leave some of it in. I'd love to see more of the like here. Does the good Doctor have his own channel or a channel he appears regularly on?

[@redhotmcr]

I was just looking into alternative contraception methods because i stopped taking the pill as it made my mood swing like a b**ch and aggravated my anxiety. Thank you for the in depth video and the open conversation! I really want to know more about the different coil options and the pros and cons of each.

[@teddycat10]

This is so hopeful! Makes me wonder if I should switch from the pill the the hormonal coil:)

[@imaginationgal1]

I would love to see more video discussions with gynecologists. I still have questions. Lol those cookies were impressive btw

[@MsMaddieTheOdd]

Proud copper coil user. Got it back 2015 and 5yrs later it's still a great fit for my lifestyle/choices- no fuss, no side effects and basically no maintenance. Obviously, everyone's experiences and needs are unique, but I'll evangelize for the coil until male birth control hits the market.

[@floralspectre]

He made the cookies!!

[@meljstephan]

I use the Depo shot and love it, personally

[@Sophie_Cleverly]

This was super interesting! What a cool guy. I have basically given up on all hormonal contraception 🙈 I'm only allowed progestegon-only methods because of my Crohn's. I had the mini pill followed by 2 implants. My periods stopped but then half way through my last implant I got constant bleeding. Once I stopped the contraception completely, I realised it had been causing me the years of physical pain that a bunch of specialist gynaecologists couldn't figure out! I've never heard of anyone else having this but it was awful. So yeah, have basically given up. Luckily I'm married with one kid and my severe period cramps have eased, so it's not a big deal. But man, I wish some better methods would be invented already.

[@Naida184]

I HOPE you recorded a podcast with him!

[@catherineross3295]

Another question you need to ask is about your medical history, as certain conditions or medications can really limit your options - for example if you have a history of migraines you are at much higher risk of blood clots so you can't take anything containing estrogen. I only found this out after being on a high dose pill for years (for PCOS), but my doctor never asked!

[@nikolaiquack8548]

I'm a guy and I would be up to having more male options for contraception on the table.

[@jessicapinkney4278]

I went on the pill over a year ago and it worked really well to stop my periods but then messed with my mental health. I then switched the pill I was on and my issues switched too, I now bleed 26/30 days of the month every month and my mental health isn't affected. I'm having to train my body to stop the bleeding as I cant/refuse the other contraceptives due to fear of needles. This video really helped me to know that I do in fact have options which is something the doctors didn't do for me.

[@AlthenaLuna]

About the feeling for strings on an IUD - not everyone can do so, nor does everyone need to. That's a conversation to have with your provider, who can check on it themselves if and when necessary during visits. I'm one of those folks who both physically can't and don't need to. It was never even brought up as ~a thing that happens~ by my doctors before or after placement because it didn't matter for me, so I was confused when it came up during that hormone diaries experimentation with methods. Since hearing from NOT your doctor about something that's being said to be necessary can be profoundly disconcerting and stressful, it's probably also good to point out that that 'rule' doesn't apply to all...but they should ask their provider about it if they're unclear about why they didn't know about it sooner.

[@fleur2969]

this post was helpful thank you!!

[@AliieatsApples]

I came off the combined pill and went onto the hormone coil as the pill was making my blood pressure ridiculously high! Since the coil it's come right down. Crazy!

[@lbriganti514]

I got the implant put in 7/8 months ago and I couldn't be happier. Before that I used to take the pill, but I am very forgetful about my medication, so the implant is perfect because it's in my arm and I don't have to think about it. Furthermore, even if it took like four months of spotting, my periods have stopped now, and that's something that always felt like a burden to me, so it is nice knowing that I won't have any for another 2 and a half years yay (or more, if I decide to get another implant). Oh, and also, another reason for choosing the implant was that it is one of the most effective contraceptions, which was pretty important to me :)

[@CazAvery]

I'm on the hormonal IUS, I chose it because I wanted something I didn't have to think about every day, didn't want a lot of hormones but was ok with some, I'm ok with having periods but this one makes them lighter/less common (which is fine with me!) and because having it twice (3 years at a time - so 6 years total over two different IUS devices) would line up with the second one being removed at about the time my partner and I have discussed starting to try for children.

[@megan6552]

Love, love, love 😁😁

[@The4kidsOPfan]

I'm always a little bit skeptical about male gynecologists but he was super well informed and helpful, esp loved how he acknowledged that cis men are kind of lacking in the contraceptive area

[@isabellerickards5919]

Two such lovely humans 😊

[@loisluisa6458]

I was on the pill but was rubbish at remembering to take it so had the implant. Loved it to begin with but after a year i wouldn't have a period for 3 month and then when it came it was a full 3/4 weeks long😕. Was put on the pill alongside the implant to help regulate my period but now that has ended. If the implant isn't for me I want to change contraceptive but can't go back to the pill on its own due to developing IBS and am really stuck on what to go for. Videos like this are so helpful in giving more awareness. Thank you

[@MMancey]

Biiiitch I've tried all the different contraception pills and was wondering what to do- thank you!!

[@NoxBellatricis]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! I recently decided to go for the IUD, but I have yet to get my period in order to actually get it inserted. Nonetheless this was really interesting and reassuring that I chose the right option for myself :)

[@mieliboo1]

Learning about nonsurgical vasectomies using a cookie as an example. That's my kind of anatomy lesson!

[@sarahjo5570]

Yo he was LOVELY

[@kimmycheyenne]

I was on the pill from age 18 to age 25, just stopped 5 months ago. There's no risk of pregnancy in my relationship (thank GOD) so it was an easy decision. Im not currently on any contraceptives because I worry that the hormones were worsening my depression and acne (so far no change though)

[@maddyherron4516]

Love your work! I would love to see a video on permanent contraception/sterilization. It'd be interesting to hear from doctors and patients!

[@ashleymilne2724]

Thanks for such a well informed video. I have chronic pain problems and while my much older partner has had a vasectomy, I still wanted something to help control my periods and the difficulties I have managing periods (changing tampons etc). I use an IUS device (I'm on my second one) and I am lucky enough not to have periods a fantastic side effect that some of us with uteruses get. The not having periods has really helped, not something that happens with us all, but worth doing some research.

[@amyvarcoe]

*THIS IS NOT TO SCARE ANYBODY INTO GETTING AN IUD! THIS HAPPENED TO ME BUT MOST LIKELY WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU!* I had my first IUD fitting about a month ago and it had to be taken out ~30 minutes after insertion due to my body essentially "rejecting it". It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I chose to get a local anaesthetic as I tend to be quite sensitive to a lot of things and my pain tolerance isn't the highest. I also had a long train journey ahead of me after the appointment so I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to minimise the pain. I also took 2 paracetamols beforehand. After the coil was fitted, I started feeling faint and nauseous (which is expected). What followed however, was the most excruciating ~30 minutes of my life. I basically had severe contractions because my uterus just didn't appreciate a foreign object being up there and tried telling me in every.way.possible. to get it the f*ck out. The cramps were so bad I was hyperventilating, I was shaking and sweating like crazy and was close to throwing up many times. The nurses even decided to call the ambulance as the reaction was so severe. They took it out and it took over an hour for me to be well enough to walk out of the GP and go home. I was told that it might hurt a lot but I was definitely not prepared for that much pain. Like Hannah said, I really think it's important to tell your story even if it's not a very happy one. I'd also like to add that I have been struggling with life in general especially last month (when I got the IUD) and was under more stress than ever before. I was also alone in an unfamiliar city with no real friends or family to help. Not to mention I was literally moving to another country that same day (yes, that was dumb, I know). I realise now, in hindsight that getting an IUD is not the right choice for me. At least not now. I'm very tempted to try again under different circumstances (perhaps when my life and mental health is a bit more stable). I hope this gave some of you a bit more insight on IUD's and perhaps makes you feel more prepared. Based on my experience, I would highly suggest getting it done when life is somewhat smooth sailing (i.e. when you're not so stressed) and don't have anything else going on that day. Have someone you love be there with you if possible !! Preferably somebody with a car in case you're experiencing discomfort and just want to crawl into bed as quickly as possible. Have painkillers nearby and just do whatever helps you when you're having a really bad period (which is the best way I can describe what I experienced). Good luck Ladies!

[@TiffAMK]

Have you had children? Doctors say that the IUD is safe for people whom haven't had children, but I know so many people who have had similar experiences to you with their body rejecting it. Plus, not having had children makes insertion a bit more difficult and painful. I had two Mirena IUDs within two years. Both were inserted under general anaesthesia per my doctor's recommendation. Both were great for the first 8 months or so, but then my body rejected it and my doctor explained that I was essentially in early labour with my uterus contracting trying to expel it. I stupidly had the second one inserted because the gynaecologist said it was so rare for this to happen and that the first one musn't have been inserted correctly (despite the fact I had an ultrasound done 6-8 weeks after insertion to confirm positioning), and the same thing happened 8-9 months later! Never again.

[@dontbesuprised]

Starting to think about my options after my total colectomy.. I think I'm going to go with the patch 🤔