Holy Cow. We thought the first news that Colorado’s birth rates were dropping was big. And it was. But the news keeps getting bigger and BIGGER. You all have been talking about it and making the move to decide if and when to become parents. Colorado’s birth rate for 15-19 year olds dropped 54% — more than over the past seven years. And for 20-24 year olds, it’s down 30%. A few years ago about half the pregnancies were unplanned, and now with abortion rates coming down (63% for 15-19 year olds and 41% for 20-24 year olds) and birth rates coming down, we have to figure that more pregna ..read more

Condoms are little gems – and in one way or another have been around for centuries. They are effective guys at preventing sperm from making their way to eggs, while at the same time preventing other fluids from sharing STIs. They do double duty, but definitely are not a one-size-fits-all kind of apparel. In fact, it’s actually super important that you choose condoms that fit properly—for both your comfort and your safety. If a condom is too small, you risk easier tearing or breakage, not to mention painful pressure on the penis. And if it’s too big, well, those suckers can bunch up causing dis ..read more

If you’ve ever browsed Beforeplay’s birth control method selector, then you know you have plenty of options when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Since the IUD is the most popular birth control choice for female medical professionals, aka the experts, we want to break it down for you, dispel some myths and offer up some facts about the IUD. First, what is the IUD? The Intrauterine Device or IUD is a small t-shaped device that is placed by a health care professional into the uterus, where it remains and works to prevents pregnancy for up to 12 years, depending on which one you chose. And if yo ..read more

Ever notice that when you’re going through a tough time, your sex drive can take the backseat? Let’s be real: life isn’t always roses and butterflies. It might be that the world feels upside down, you’re going through a stressful time at work, you’re trying to resolve a conflict with a family member, or you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. Whatever the cause, sometimes life events disrupt the balance of your mental health and overall well-being, and that can get in the way of a satisfying sex life. Mental health issues are really common in America. In fact, about 1 out of every 5 people ..read more

For a lot of people, when they hear the term “birth control” they think of “the pill” or oral contraceptive. No surprise there – the pill has been around for 50 years and remains one of the most popular methods of birth control out there. It works by releasing synthetic hormones that stop ovulation, the natural process that needs to occur for a woman to become pregnant. Without ovulation, no eggs are released, and then sperm have nothing to fertilize. Voila, no pregnancy. The benefits of the pill are obvious. The pill can ease the symptoms of PMS and acne, lighten your period and manage the ti ..read more

With the recent introduction of another effective contraceptive method – the low-cost intrauterine device to the ever-expanding contraceptive menu, it’s time to think about what in the hell women used when no choices were available. Women inserted all kinds of things to cause termination, but what did our ancestors use to actually prevent pregnancy? Research reveals that times were tough, folks.   When God Give you Lemons? Make Spermicide! Citric acid from the juice of lemons is said to have spermicidal properties, meaning stuff that destroys sperm. Women used to soak clothes in lemon jui ..read more

The Female Condom saves the day by providing stellar STD and Pregnancy protection. The post The Female Condom appeared first on Beforeplay.org ..read more

The Implant saves the moment! The implant is a birth control method that lasts up to 3 years. The post The Implant appeared first on Beforeplay.org ..read more

The IUD protects against the evil sperm… with protection that lasts 10 years! The post The IUD appeared first on Beforeplay.org ..read more

In this short video, we explore how the pill can help menstrual cramps and lighten or even reduce your number of periods. The post The Pill appeared first on Beforeplay.org ..read more