birth control
"I had my IUD inserted today. I had googled experiences and with 90% sounding awful I was terrified to say the least. I'm 20 y/o and have never been pregnant. I chose the copper IUD due to not being able to tolerate hormonal b/c. 

Prior to insertion I began crying and ready to walk out the door when my partner calmed me down and held my hand. I was prepared for the worst pain of my life. It was barely anything more than just uncomfortable. When the dr measured me it just felt like a pinch in my stomach. The insertion was no worse than the measuring, just another pinch. It's now just been like constant period cramps. Laying down with a hot water bottle and taking paracetamol. My experience was less painful than losing my Virginity."