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Jul 19, 2024

Skipping Your Period Using Birth Control: Vacation Edition

Skip your period, not your vacation with birth control from Planned Parenthood Direct! Discover how to make the most of your birth control pills and keep the vacation vibes strong.
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Jul 08, 2024

How to Store Your Birth Control Pills in the Summer

Did you know that extreme temperatures can make medications like birth control pills less effective or unsafe to use? Protect your pills from the sizzling summer heat with these helpful tips.
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Jul 04, 2024

Your Health, Your Choice – Embracing Reproductive Freedom

At Planned Parenthood Direct, we believe in empowering you with the resources to exercise your fundamental freedoms. As we reflect on today, let’s also think about what freedom truly means: the right to make decisions about our own bodies and health....
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Jun 24, 2024

2 Years Since Roe v Wade

With two years gone by since the devastating overturning of Roe v Wade, many of us are still figuring out how to navigate this unfortunate new normal. We’re here to help empower, support, and guide you through this difficult time.
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Jun 21, 2024

Tips To Prioritize Your Sexual Health

We all know to pee after sex, but why is it so important to help improve your overall sexual health? Planned Parenthood Direct has you covered with these essential sexual health tips.
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Jun 10, 2024

Celebrate Pride Month with Planned Parenthood Direct!

Pride is a reminder to embrace diversity, respect individuality, and fight for equality for all. Everyone deserves access to comprehensive and affirming care, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Surviving Summer UTIs
Jun 07, 2024

Summer Self-Care Guide: Surviving UTIs in Hot Weather

Summer is right around the corner! With the days getting longer and the weather heating up, it’s important not to let UTIs ruin your plans. These pesky infections are more common in hot weather, but with a few simple tips, you can keep them at bay and...
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May 27, 2024

Navigating Time Zones and Birth Control for Your Summer Travels

If you’re planning a trip this summer that’s in a different time zone, it can be confusing to determine when exactly you're supposed to take your daily birth control pill. We're here to help!
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May 23, 2024

What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill

Missing a birth control pill can be a stressful experience, but it’s important to stay calm and take the appropriate steps to maintain your contraceptive protection.
Celebrate Women's Health Week with Planned Parenthood Direct
May 13, 2024

Celebrate Women's Health Week

Women’s health is more than preventative care and access to birth control; it’s education, conversation, and a reminder to advocate for yourself and your body. Keep reading to learn 3 ways to prioritize your health, this week and every week.
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May 10, 2024

Celebrate #SexEdForAll Month with Planned Parenthood Direct!

Get ready to celebrate #SexEdForAll Month with Planned Parenthood Direct! Dive into a world of inclusive sexual education and empowerment as we share why sex ed matters.
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May 03, 2024

How to Talk to Your Partner About Safer Sex

Talking about safer sex with a partner can be nerve-wracking, but it's a crucial conversation to have for a healthy sex life. Keep reading to learn about how to start the discussion!
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