As we get older, we might put less and less value on our social life. After all, serious relationships, children, career and other adult responsibilities start to take over. But research is sounding the alarm to the health risks associated with loneliness, suggesting that being socially active is just as vital to your health as being physically active.
Compared to other forms of birth control, copper IUDs can be a good alternative. After all, they don’t come with the nasty side effects that hormonal birth control methods have. But copper IUDs do have a side effect that’s not very well known: bacterial vaginosis. And if you use this form of birth control, you should know about this risk.