Birth Control Implant

By Marissa You may have heard about a new law that allows pharmacists to distribute hormonal birth control - like the pill, patch, and ring - to teens without a prescription. As great as this new l... Read More

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By Marissa As midsummer temperatures rise and the sun stays out for what seems like the whole day, I know I’m not alone when I say that all I want to do is relax in the sun. Absorbing the sun’s ray... Read More

Let’s be real: birth control (BC) has a lot of pros. BC helps prevent unwanted pregnancy, certain methods (like condoms) prevent STD’s, and hormonal methods can help regulate and manage periods. The a... Read More

By Marissa  These pictures are of me getting on birth control. I chose the implant (aka nexplanon) because, in my opinion, it is one of the best options for teens. The implant is a type of lon... Read More

HookUp tip by Lauren, blog by Leslie With so many kinds of birth control available, how do you know which one is right for you? Navigating through all your options can be daunting, but it’s importa... Read More

HookUp tip by Kahmaria If you've missed your period and you are worried that you might be pregnant, don't panic. As a teen in California, you have options and there are teen-friendly health care pr... Read More

By Amber If you’re a sexually active teen, birth control is definitely a must. Choosing the one that works best for you is key. Real Life Decisions A few years back, I had a friend who starte... Read More

Ah, the New Year! You know what that means. Time to shake off last year’s bad habits and start figuring out those resolutions. Here’s one suggestion to get you started: Ever heard of a LARC? That stan... Read More

By Danika, TeenSource Blogger Growing up, my group of friends and I all assumed our lives would grow in the same direction. As time went on, of course things didn’t turn out exactly like that. Of a... Read More