This post is not meant to spark a politics debate, rather, as a woman looking for support. Since the recent change in presidency I find myself nervous about what my future will look like as far as my ability to use birth control. I was in a long term (3 year) relationship with my boyfriend and switched from depo shot to the Nuva Ring to regulate my periods. I realized (after a year) that my body didn't react well to the hormones in the ring and had to stop. I was in extreme pain and never felt quite comfortable when having sex on the ring. I took out the ring and began using condoms again and realized that the latex-like chemicals in the ring made me develop some sort of allergy. So for a while I stopped using protection (I know, not smart) and saw relief and my pain went away. Long story short, my boyfriend and I broke up and I stopped using birth control because now I'm not sexually active, and I like the break I am giving my body very much! I am very scared about the possibility of women's rights changing and I've heard many say that it might be worth looking into the IUD based on how many years it provides protection from pregnancy. This experience made me realize that my body is extremely sensitive to birth control methods and I almost feel like I'm forced into getting an IUD even though it's not the best method for my body. Has anyone else felt this pressure, and if so what are you all deciding to do about it? This is a shitty feeling and I need some help lol. Sorry if that felt a bit long-winded but I needed to vent. 😩