Skipping Your Period Using Birth Control: Vacation Edition

Picture this: it’s the night before your much-anticipated beach vacation. Your suitcase is stuffed with swimsuits, sunscreen, and flowy outfits galore. Life can’t get any better! Until… Surprise! Aunt Flo stopped in for an unexpected visit.

Stay calm! With birth control, you can skip your period – not your vacation!

How to Skip Your Period with Birth Control Pills

It’s totally fine to skip the non-hormonal pills (aka placebo pills, “sugar” pills, or reminder pills) in your pill pack. These pills are there to help you remember to take your pill every day and to start your next pack on time. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

• Skip the Placebo Pills: Jump right to your next pill pack without taking a break. This will allow you to skip your period.
• It’s Safe & Effective: Skipping your period using birth control pills won’t affect how well they prevent pregnancy. You can do this occasionally for special occasions, or even every month. 
• Spotting is Normal: You might experience some spotting, especially if it’s your first time or you don’t do it regularly. This is normal and safe. 

If you decide to take a break and use the hormone-free pills, you’ll get your period. Just remember to start your next pack on time to avoid the risk of pregnancy. We recommend using the Spot On app to help you track your period and stay on schedule with your birth control!

Get Birth Control Pills Easily

From planning beach vacations to special events, and everything in between, Planned Parenthood Direct makes getting your birth control easy and stress-free. Download the Planned Parenthood Direct app to get birth control pills delivered right to your doorstep. No more last-minute pharmacy runs or waiting in long lines!

So go ahead, pack your bags, and enjoy your vacation without any unexpected interruptions. With Planned Parenthood Direct, you’re in control!