I haven't even heard this song, and it makes me feel all horribly squirmingly awkward...basically how one feels when an awkward school principal "raps" at an assembly in an attempt to connect with the kids. I'm sure the intent was good, but this sounds like a horrible mistake on the artists' parts.

No problem! The only thing I ever feel is, oddly, the IUD itself...occasionally when I'm crampy I can vaguely feel it inside my uterus, but I am also one of those women who could always feel ovulation, so I think I'm just pressure-sensitive in there. For sure see if your provider or a nearby PP has a demo IUD that you…

You seriously won't even know it's there unless you feel for it. It's a bit stiffer for the first week or so, and is easier to feel with your finger, but you won't feel it otherwise. After it flexes around in there a bit, it's pretty soft and sort of nestles against your cervix. You can feel it when you check for it,…

Yeah, I was on it for about 7 years, and they were definitely getting antsy. If I could afford to get all the tests to go back on it, I think I would...I do still have wicked PMS, and Depo took care of that for me.

Depo worked really well for me for a long time...unfortunately, I was on it long enough that they were getting a bit concerned for my bone health, and I couldn't afford a scan to find out if the concern was justified. Thankfully, an IUD works well for me.

Check on ModCloth maybe? They have some really great stuff! I would say maybe get a really nice wrap or faux-wrap style in a versatile color (red, royal blue, purple) and accessorize to dress up or down.

I wanted to give hormone-free a shot, and I had a great provider at PP who went over everything with me...we figured that since I had hit 30, my hormones had likely leveled a bit and it was worth trying. Also I like the 10-year part. :) They're both pretty great for a lot of women, but for me I felt Paragard was…

Flinging terminology does not make you an expert.

Yep. Started about 6 months in, and never got back on schedule. :/

Just chiming in - I love my IUD. The only downside was somewhat harder cramping during periods (I got Paragard), but nothing that a normal dose of ibuprofen didn't fix.

I spotted like a fiend on Implanon...it wasn't horrible, I guess, but I MUCH prefer my IUD.

I'm a Westerner (Colorado), and I lived in Chicago for three years...and I would say that basically, if you're in the central/northerly parts of Central Time Zone, you're in the Midwest. I understand how you feel about Kansas, though. They're basically our deranged neighbor; out here we're just glad we have a few…

Amen!

You're right.

YES. Thank you. As someone who has lost more than one friend to addiction and its attendant demons, this whole thing kills me. Are there great writers who were lushes or addicts? Yes....but they were super-talented DESPITE their demons, not because of them. This situation really bothers me.

I'm not privileged beyond being white (which is real, but not germane to this exact situation), but Cat Marnell just makes me sad. She is very, very similar to more than one friend I saw fucking die, so I dislike seeing her lionized. This is the only thing I'm saying about her - again, because she is like waaaay too…

I actually do think he seems pretty cool...sadly I dislike a lot of his movies. :/

For the most part, I hate this meme....but this was actually kinda cute.

I just have to say I love Stoya. she's smart and funny!