Advice from the Box Doctor: The End, Period.

Lesson #2: Those placebo birth control pills are not the same as sugar water

While it might be a topic of debate as to whether or not it is healthy to get your period every month, studies have shown that it is also healthy (mentally and physically) for some people to have sex regularly- or at least have the option to- and by regularly, I mean at least every day of every month*. Furthermore, some women don't feel as confident about themselves when they are menstruating for a variety of reasons, and often don't feel as stellar physically, either. So, why not ask your doctor if s/he/x thinks it might be a good idea for you to skip the "placebo" pills and switch to a 3 week birth control pill cycle. Or, ask about options that are designed with less frequent menstruation built into their chemical composition. The results: the end of your period....PERIOD.** If you don't want sexual activity (or your sexuality) obstructed, this might be something to consider.

*I would hope I don't need to say that I personally only condone safe sex with someone who values you and your body as much as both of you want to be valued- but, clearly I'd say it anyway
**Needless to say, there might be side effects for some people, the most common of which is breakthrough bleeding (so I'm told), but it's important to understand this option...