New and Improved: Bedsider’s Method Explorer

Today is the annual World Contraception Day, celebrating birth control and imagining a world where everyone has the power to decide, if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Using birth control allows people to plan for a family on their own terms and decide their own destinies.

Choosing the right birth control—whether it’s pills, patches, IUDs, or any other method—can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. But today, we have some exciting news to share.

Our revamped Bedsider Method Explorer is now live! This innovative online tool makes it easier than ever for individuals to find and use the birth control method that best suits their needs. Following a comprehensive review, we have refined the way we present birth control information, ensuring that it follows up-to-date best practices for health education and health literacy, making it understandable, clear, and actionable for everybody. These improvements happened because of the philanthropic support of our dedicated donors.

What’s New?

• Detailed Web Pages: We’ve added dedicated pages for each birth control method and their subtypes, like different types of IUDs, providing even more detail and practical guidance.
• Intuitive Information Sections: Each page is organized into sections ("About," "FAQs," "Reviews," and "Articles") to help folks easily find the information they need to understand and choose the right method, as well as learn how to use it correctly.
• Enhanced Comparison Tool: Our improved side-by-side comparison tool highlights the key factors people consider, such as effectiveness, cost, side effects, and ease of use.

These updates will help the 3 million annual users who rely on Method Explorer to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Bedsider continues to provide the clearest and most practical information about birth control so that anyone can choose the method of birth control method that works for their lifestyle, health, and future plans.

With your help, we can continue to ensure that our digital resources remain relevant and accessible. Donate now to help us continue our mission to support everyone in making informed and empowered reproductive health choices.