Food 4 Thought

Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 43: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 2: The IUD and The RingCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, and medical procedures. Listener discretion is advised.Continuing the deep dive into contraception, this second part of the five-part series explores two of the most effective and popular long-term, low-maintenance birth control methods available: the IUD and the vaginal ring.This is your complete guide to understanding these "set it and forget it" options. The host provides a clear, detailed, and non-judgmental breakdown of how each method works, its effectiveness, costs, potential side effects, and what to expect during the insertion process.This episode is a comprehensive guide, covering:The IUD (Intrauterine Device): A deep dive into the two types—Copper (Paragard) and Hormonal (Mirena, etc.)—and how they can protect you from pregnancy for up to 12 years.The Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing): An ex