HEY THERE. SIGN ME UP. Why on earth should I sign up? Because birth control can be a pain in the a$$. (There. We said it.) The thing is, unless you decide to never, ever, ever have sex, birth control is the only way to keep from getting pregnant. Bedsider is all about making birth control easier. Maybe even fun. How to talk doctor Communicating with your health care provider doesn't have to be awkward. share this SEND A LINK. Want to share this with friends? We'll send them an email with a link right now. your name your email friend's email send LINK SENT. EASY SQUEEZY. Thanks for sharing an article from Bedsider. It will arrive shortly. Talking about sex can be tough enough in bed -- even worse in a doctor's office. Fortunately there are some dos and don'ts to make your visit easier and more productive for you and your health care provider.* Part 1: Before the visit (Prepare, prepare, prepare...) There are a few simple things you can do before seeing your provider to make sure you get the most out of the visit: Do get organized. Pay attention to how you're feeling in the weeks before the visit, including whether your period is regular. Jot down notes about anything unusual. You should have the start-date of your last period on hand for your appointment, as well as a list of any medications you're already taking, including correct name, daily dose, who prescribed it, and why