One year off hormonal birth control

Three days ago marks one year since coming off hormonal birth control with no intention of going back on it. For those who are new to these updates: first of all hello and welcome! Second: I don't take hormonal birth control and use condoms with my long-term boyfriend. As far we know we're both armed …

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Why at 24, I’m ditching birth control for good

I'd had enough. Being poked and prodded. Local anaesthetic. My insides going completely off kilter. Hospital checks. I'd had e-fucking-nough. Last month I made a decision to come off my combined pill, and unless it's absolutely necessary and there's no option (i.e. it being treatment for a serious health issue and that's the only way …

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