Bedsider

This website, Bedsider is a really great source for information! While abstinence is of course the only sure way to avoid teen pregnancy, STIs and STDs, we realize most teens will make their own individual decisions. It's better to be informed and make good decisions than to jump into things blindly. So, Bedsider is a good source for information to help you decide what you'd like to do, and it gives you your options once you make your decision.

As you can see above, there are links for information on birth control methods, where to get it, reminders (which is an awesome source for getting reminders for your daily jobs, like taking out the trash. It also reminds you to take your birth control), features, and questions. Each tab is pretty self-explanatory in terms of what they are all about.

One of my favorite things about this site is the birth control methods tab. It tells you what the differences are between them; there are pictures so you know what they look like, and there is even information on which ones are easier to hide in case you get a little shy about it. You have the option to compare different methods with each other, and you can ask any questions that you may have. The most important thing they mention is that you have a choice, and that you can have the willpower to abstain if you fell you're not ready.

It's called the Method Explorer and it looks like this:

Couldn't get much easier, right?

But it does...

The Where To Get It tab is really great, too. There are three options as to where you can get birth control: from a health center, over the counter, and emergency contraception. All you have to do is type in your zip code and it will search places where you can get birth control. We recognize that birth control is not always affordable. Don't worry, it's really easy to find free birth control, and at Bedsider.org, they can help you find out if you're eligible to receive free birth control.