Contraception reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 252 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 29 posts to rank the best Contraception brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/newzealand, r/WomensHealth, r/birthcontrol, r/MuslimMarriage, r/sex. Top-rated brands include Copper IUD (4.0/5), Condoms (3.9/5), Mirena IUD (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews252
Subreddits19
Posts29
Brands68
Products2
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#1
Copper IUD
4.0
(46)
"Another for copper coil."
"I switched to the copper IUD and it’s been a game changer."
"Copper IUD has done the best for us."
"I had no side effects with my copper iud."
"I have a non-hormonal copper IUD (have had it for 3ish years now) and it has been a godsend."
"Copper IUD"
"Copper IUD. All the hormonal ones fucked with my head."
"IUD has been great. No pain, no twinges."
"Copper iud because it's not hormonal."
"I recommend the copper iud since you can "forget" about it."
#2
Condoms
3.9
(29)
"The only correct answer is condoms if you want to be 100% certain of no babies and STDs"
"Condoms. I literally cannot be on anything without getting suicidal."
"Condom are a must. Yes, the lad may complain, but safety first in this case."
"Condoms are good."
"The condom is the most reliable contraceptive method."
"Condoms"
"Quick and easy? Condoms."
"I'd say condoms because hormones didn't agree with me at all."
"Condoms"
"Seconding condoms. Pick the right size and type. Yes it's a physical barrier and it's not as good as skin-to-skin. But they work."
#3
Mirena IUD
4.3
(20)
"Both worked very well."
"I’ve had one for a total of ten years (3 separate IUD’s) with no issues and no pregnancy scares."
"I've got a IUD in (the marina) . I could not recommend it enough! It lasts 8 years and there's nothing I actually need to do."
"If she tolerates hormonal BC well, lots of women love the Mirena IUD, or she'd also have the option of injection or implant."
"Wife had the mirena iud. We had three kids before their implant. After I always finished inside and never a pregnancy scare."
"The Mirena has been a game changer for me."
"Mirena IUD. I was so scared and read so many horror stories."
"I had no issues AND no periods with the Mōrena."
"The Mirena. It’s changed my life."
"My Mirena IUD has been a lifesaver."
#4
Mirena
4.2
(15)
"I have a Mirena and I LOVE IT."
"I've had the copper and mirena coil and prefer mirena. It's stopped my periods completely."
"Mirena IUD was a lifesaver for me."
"My mirena. Literally saved me from major surgery."
"I had the Mirena put in and it was the best decision I made."
"I would try the Morena IUD or the pill."
"I love my mirena."
"Mirena IUD. Had them for 11 years, no side effects I’m aware of."
"Second comments about merina IUD."
"Mirena. But I only get them inserted under general anaesthetic."
#5
Nexplanon
4.7
(11)
"If you get on with them, you can try the Nexplanon arm implant- lasts 3 years, and so convenient."
"I have the implant and i love it!!! it’s the most effective method."
"I was on nexplanon for two years and I was protected perfectly throughout."
"I’m on nexplanon. I’ve been on it a few months and I love it."
"Nexplanon is the most effective, so if efficacy is your concern it’s an easy choice."
"Arm implant lasts 4ish years, got it for free and had no side affects and unchanged periods."
"I'm on my 7th nexplanon implant and I have 0 complaints."
"I got the implant and haven’t looked back since."
"I'm fine on the Nexaplanon implant, but someone else might experience extremely heavy periods."
"I have Nexplanon, which is the arm implant, and it has a massive success rate."
#6
Cerazette
4.4
(9)
"The doc said she couldn't take the regular pill due to certain side effects... She put her onto a progesterone only pill called cerazette that helped her a lot."
"I went through them ALL before I found one that suited me which ended up being the non funded progestrogone only one (cerazette) NO PERIODS EVER YAY."
"I went through them ALL before I found one that suited me which ended up being the non funded progestrogone only one (cerazette) NO PERIODS EVER YAY."
"I had no side effects, absolute bliss."
"Opted to try cerazette when I next needed BC & the $15/mo is so worth it."
"I’m on Cerazette which my nurse practitioner suggested for my endometriosis."
"Now on Cerazette, no side effects but I do still get my period on it."
"Cerazette by far."
"I am on cerazette."
#7
IUD
3.9
(10)
"Iud!!!! got it last year and its been the best decision ever!!"
"I love my IUD. I’m on my third."
"IUD, hands down."
"IUD (copper or hormonal) are the most effective forms that are reversible."
"IUD, they have one that is completely non-hormonal."
"IUD."
"IUD. Because you always leave that possibility if they change their mind for whatever reason."
"I got an IUD that lasts 5 years. The insertion was painful but it's been great after that."
"IUD"
"People are recommending iuds but honestly they hurt A LOT."
#8
Implant
4.6
(7)
"I have Nexplanon and I love it."
"+1 for arm implant."
"The most effective form of contraception is the arm implant."
"I’ve only been on the implant for 6 weeks but I feel great so far."
"Great long term options with very high protection rates would be an iud or implant."
"Jadelle implant rod! didn't hurt having it put in or taken out."
"The implant has worked best for me."
#9
Plan B
4.6
(7)
"Plan B still works up to 72 hrs later (that’s 3 days)"
"Costco has plan b... and a few days ago, it was on sale"
"Yeah just go to pharmacy and look for the plan B they have many generics nowadays so the cheapest will still do the same."
"Plan B. Levonorgestrel."
"Get plan B since it’s post-sex, but when it comes to contraception pills, it depends on the person"
"Get Plan B if you’re in a place that has it. If you are over 200lbs you will need more than one."
"Get an emergency contraceptive pill such as Plan B or Emcon, depending on which country you're in."
#10
Jadelle
4.3
(7)
"I’d highly recommend the Jadelle implant."
"Jadelle implant. Got it not long ago - no side effects at all."
"I use the Jadelle implant and love it."
"Jadelle implant. But everybody is different so it might not be the same for you."
"My depression got better after I had the Jadelle implant inserted."
"I've been using Jadelle for over ten years with no issues."
"I found out the hard way that I can't take combined pill due to it causing migraines and low mood."
#11
Vasectomy
4.8
(6)
"Vasectomy."
"Partner getting the snip ✂️."
"Hormonal contraceptives don't work well for me."
"Vasectomy."
"A vasectomy. Obviously a huge privilege to be in a long term relationship."
"I've known people who fly to other countries to get vasectomy."
#12
Depo Provera
4.8
(5)
"I love my depo injections. They have kept my horrendous periods at bay for five years now."
"Depo Provera. I was on it 38 years, best invention since fire IMO."
"I did Depo Provera for ages - was fantastic while I was on it."
"Depo Provera Injection was a major success for me when nothing else worked."
"Depo provera has been amazing for me."
#13
Mini Pill
4.5
(4)
"Mini pill - Slinda. Have never had anything that made me feel… nothing."
"Progesterone-only pill. No periods. It’s awesome."
"I’m on noriday and have never had any issues."
"Switched to the mini pill. (Migraines meant that was the only pill safe for me)."
#14
Depo
4.3
(4)
"Depo jag 100% it helped fix my hormones."
"I’m on the Depo injection for 5 months now and it’s been great."
"Depo shot. I see some people saying IUD, but there are risks involved."
"Depo."
#15
Diaphragm
4.0
(4)
"I used a diaphragm as birth control successfully for many years."
"If condoms are bothersome but you'd like a barrier method, a diaphragm might be a good option."
"I found a diaphragm was easy and no side effects."
"Look into a diaphragm. They don't protect from STIs obviously, but they're about as reliable as condoms."
#16
Natural Cycles
4.3
(3)
"I've been using the Natural cycles app for the last 7 years since I've been with my now husband and it’s worked a treat."
"I used Natural Cycles for tracking, daily temperature checks and ovulation test strips."
"Look into natural cycles. It’s fda approved and it goes of your basal temperature."
#17
Hormonal IUD
4.0
(3)
"I have a hormonal IUD and I love it."
"She can look into a hormonal IUD, pill, the Depo shot, ring, patch, and the rod(Nexplanon)."
"The IUD (hormonal, not copper) was the only thing that didn't impact my mental health."
#18
Nexplanon implant
4.0
(3)
"I believe the nexplanon implant and the depo provera shot are other progesterone options"
"Nexplanon? It’s progesterone based. I never experienced weight gain on it (I’ve had it for five years) but not sure if it’s a side effect of it or not."
"I had the Nexplanon implant and never had any problems with it!"
#19
Nestorone
5.0
(2)
"A birth control gel called NES-T."
"I'd still wear condoms for casual sex to avoid STIs, but being able to rely on a pill to avoid having kids instead of surgery would be a big plus for me."
#20
Noriday
4.5
(2)
"Noriday has been so good for me, no more cramps."
"I'm on Noriday and have had no issues."
#21
Contraceptive pill
4.5
(2)
"My wife and I used the pill exclusively for 8 years of our relationship prior to deciding to have kids. Zero pregnancy scares."
"I was on the pill for 15 years (came off a few months ago) and luckily never had many problems."
#22
Ginet
4.5
(2)
"Ginet has been the only one that works for me."
"I find ginet has had minimal side effects on me and I’ve been on it for years."
#23
Birth Control Pills
4.5
(2)
"Most effective is birth control pills if used with 100% accuracy."
"I personally think birth control pills are the safest option for contraception."
#24
Non Hormonal IUD
4.0
(2)
"Non hormonal coil. Works a treat."
"A non hormonal IUD would probs be your best bet."
#25
Kyleena
4.0
(2)
"I had the Kyleena IUD and loved it."
"I switched to a kyleena iud and although that did have its own side effects."
#26
Hormonal Birth Control
3.5
(2)
"It would be such a relief for women not to be the only ones who were expected to take hormonal birth control!"
"Hormonal birth control is always going to be different for everyone."
#27
Progesterone-only pill
5.0
(1)
"I’ll swear by the progesterone-only pill until the day I die."
#28
Nuvaring
5.0
(1)
"I loved the nuvaring!"
#29
Implanon implant
5.0
(1)
"I had the Implanon placed in my arm during my Laparoscopy/Excision. I didn’t want the IUD etc. I’d had it twice before when I was younger with no worries :)"
#30
Male Birth Control
5.0
(1)
"I think it’s fantastic that men will have a more easily accessible source of birth control."
#31
Natural Family Planning
5.0
(1)
"We used NFP because I couldn't take BC. Worked great for 4 years."
#32
Intrauterine Device
5.0
(1)
"IUD until we were done with trying for kids and then vasectomy"
#33
No Scalpel Vasectomy
5.0
(1)
"No Scalpel Vasectomy"
#34
Tubal Ligation
5.0
(1)
"Has my tubes tied at 27 through my insurance policy perk, best thing"
#35
Natural Cycles App
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Natural cycles app for the last 7 years since I’ve been with my now husband and it’s worked a treat."
#36
Sprintec
5.0
(1)
"I took sprintec for a long, long time, no pregnancy scares before a vasectomy."
#37
Evelyn
5.0
(1)
"I’m on Evelyn and have been on for over 15 years with no side effects."
#38
Hysterectomy
5.0
(1)
"✨ Hysterectomy✨. Best thing ever. 10/10. Would recommend."
#39
Focus Fertility NZ
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Focus Fertility NZ to learn more about how your body works."
#40
oral contraceptives
4.0
(1)
"The pill is good in my opinion."
#41
Yaz
4.0
(1)
"I take Yaz and skip the sugar pills."
#42
Spermacide
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed using spermacide before."
#43
Non-hormonal IUD
4.0
(1)
"Maybe try non-hormonal IUD?"
#44
Ginet (Diane)
4.0
(1)
"The ginet (also called diane) pill has been the best for me."
#45
Arm rod
4.0
(1)
"The arm rod!! I was so depressed on the pill but the rod works great for me."
#46
Patches/Nuvaring
4.0
(1)
"I personally like the patches or the nuvaring."
#47
Mirena/Copper IUD
4.0
(1)
"IUD. Mirena îs hormonal (it has a progestin) and has the advantage of controlling heavier periods."
#48
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
4.0
(1)
"Get the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility."
#49
Fertility awareness method
4.0
(1)
"For hormone free, copper IUD or the fertility awareness method paired with condoms."
#50
Co-cyprindiol
4.0
(1)
"Definetley ask for co-cyprindiol."
#51
Arm Implant
4.0
(1)
"Several of my friends have had good experiences with arm implants (they require no maintenance and can help lighten/regularize periods) but there's also IUDs, vaginal rings, the pill, and other options."
#52
EllaOne
4.0
(1)
"The better option is EllaOne which is a prescription plan b."
#53
Contraceptive implant
4.0
(1)
"The implant and injection seem to be very popular choice."
#54
Contraceptive patch
4.0
(1)
"The Patch is very non-invasive and has a good coverage."
#55
Norethindrone
4.0
(1)
"I take Norethindrone (pill) and have a Nexplanon arm implant. Both are estrogen free."
#56
The Pill
4.0
(1)
"Getting on the pill turned those awful periods into very light three-day withdrawal bleeding."
#57
Oralcon
4.0
(1)
"Oralcon 25 ( basically the lowest dose version) didn't give me depression."
#58
Depo-Provera
4.0
(1)
"Depo provera 3 month injection."
#59
Hailey Fe
4.0
(1)
"I recommended the patch or Hailey Fe oral contraceptives."
#60
Jadelle Implant
1.5
(2)
"I've had the Jadelle implant for about 18 months now, and while it started off okay, I've been experiencing issues lately."
"I can say definitely NOT Jadelle. I have had crazy side effects."
#61
POP Pills
3.0
(1)
"The problem with female contraception is side effects can vary hugely with every woman."
#62
Withdrawal Method
3.0
(1)
"Pull out"
#63
Phexxi
3.0
(1)
"There is a gel called phexxi, but it can cause its own issues and is less effective."
#64
Diane
3.0
(1)
"Diane but was mainly to control excessive oily skin."
#65
Cerazette Pill
3.0
(1)
"I think the only pill that didn't make me completely unhinged was Cerazette."
#66
Ginet Pill
3.0
(1)
"I use Ginet - which is a brutal one but keeps me relatively normal mentally."
#67
Contraception
2.0
(1)
"My problem with contraception in the weight gain."
#68
Depo Shot
1.0
(1)
"The depo shot in my bum made me suicidal and unable to get out of bed for nearly three months."
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