Really like how this channel is slowly maturing in ways of content these days. So glad that you are discussing about these topics. I have been looking upto yall since many years. Recently i find your videos to be more relatable because i feel like im growing and learning with yall. Thank you so much guys for uploading such informative videos. More love and power to yall❤️
Girls... I know it's a little dramatic to say this but this video made me tear up in a good way.. Some of us just can't have such conversations with parents for many reasons..and actually listening from people like you explaining, talking so kindly about this specific topic is just ... Amazing! Thank you!
@@BrooklynAndBailey i am still waiting to be called on since 2016-2022 6years i waited ok life is busy i understand the main question i wanted was a happy late and early double or triple birthday so you remember and don't 4get ma'am??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Just something quick to clarify! The Mirena IUD is hormone based. I have it and love it personally, but it is important to know that it is hormonal. The copper IUD is the only non-hormonal IUD, but there are several different IUDs with different levels of hormones depending on what you need
Yes, I have a copper non-hormonal IUD and I do have a regular period! It took a few months to get there and the insertion was painful, but there’s a lot of discourse around making IUD insertion a procedure that involves anesthesia now. Made it through without it though 👍🏻
I have a copper IUD!!! I had the marina but I had some bad side effects so swapped to the copper one after I had my second child And it is AMAZING, it totally no hormonal unlike the marina and the insertion procedure is uncomfortable but no different from a Pap smear, I still get my period and ovulate which is normal on the copper IUD and it can stay in for 10 years!!! I love it!!!! ♥️
i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again, i LOVE how open they are about things like this because i don’t know about stuff like this and i’m sure other girls my age don’t either. THANK YOU for being so comfortable sharing 💛💛💛💛💛💛
I’d love to hear more about Brooklyn’s more natural approach after coming off the hormonal birth control pill and how she’s managing hormonal imbalances. It would be super interesting and informative! Love you guys
i love how y'all are getting into mature and personal content and topics! i'm sixteen and don't ever plan on using birth control in the future but i'm sure there's lots of women out there looking for help and it's really nice for y'all to be talking about this! love y'all! god bless xo
I love how they can talk bout adult topics like this, you should do more topics like this. I've been watching them for years and i can see how its slowly maturing to be free to talk bout this topic
Thank you, bailey, for talking about a non-hormonal option!! Hardly anyone ever does. I use the same method and a lot of ppl are like “you need to get on the pill,” so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who just uses condoms and natural planning
condoms are a great form of birth control, they're also the only form which protects from STI's! I personally don't think that natural planning is a good form of birth control but it's interesting to hear other peoples opinions :)
I hear a lot of people talking about the negatives of the pill and it came up in this video too but want to say not to be scared of it if that's what you're personally leaning towards. Just remember that every body is different and the pill won't work for everyone, but it does work for a lot of people too. I was on it from 17-22 and went on it again at 25 and (other then the first few months as my body adjusted) I have only ever had positive experiences with it. Always look into your options, try different things and discover what works best for you just like all these lovely woman in this video have done.
Yes! I love this. I think we should educate and be open about the side effects but a lot of people (and I did get this vibe from some people in the video) use the negatives as a tactic to scare girls from taking BC
As someone with PCOS, the pill has been an absolute lifesaver for me. It’s just that different pills work for different women. I was also able to conceive two healthy babies after being on the pill for well over a decade.
Absolutely, the pill I’m on has worked super well for me and I’ve never noticed/felt any differences to before I’ve been on it. I’ve been lucky as I know family members/friends who’ve had to try a few types and suffered with cramping, mood fluctuations, spotting, etc... until they’ve found the right one. It’s definitely about finding the right one for you!
Yes! Been on the pill for almost 6 years & love it. Getting married in 2 months and stopping the pill immediately to try for a baby. Hoping all goes well but as for the pill I’ve had nothing but success. Monthly periods that were lighter than off the pill and no side effects, and no pregnancy!
There is waay too much research showing both short term and long term side affects about the pill....it is terrible for you sorry but trying to be short and true ........keep researching. It's artificial hormones NOT NATURAL
Greatly appreciate y’all talking about this topic and many more deep topics. Coming from a South Asian background, is something we don’t openly talk about or get taught about from out elders because of cultural reasons and this just really helps us females figure things out and hopefully helps men know what we have to go through so they can learn too.
We’re in the same age range, and I’ve been watching y’all for a long time, I just turned 21 in January, and I’m getting to the age where I’ll be getting engaged sometime within the next couple years. And birth control has been something I’ve questioned myself about. So I’m glad to have this video for personal perspectives.
I do natural family planning too. Been married 11 years and have never been on birth control. I have 4 kids and all of them were planned. It really does work.
I would love to hear more about y’all’s vitamin routine and what you take and why or just nutrients in general! I struggle with a lot of the same things as brooklyn but the sounds of it so it would be awesome to learn more about that. love y’all ❤️
Inner Chi For Her by Sisle (owner used to be with NewWays) really helped me. I still take it daily. It's just a small casual, read the ingredients on their site, it is a natural hormone balancer as well as other things. After a few months on it, I ran out and thought "I'll try going without because I'm not noticing it do anything now" boy did I regret that..my mood was slightly worse my acne was INTESE and I didn't have white heads that can be popped but I had blind pimples which are basically extremely painful mounds of blood vessels on your face that sit there for sometimes weeks. Recently I ran out of my 'collection' again and my sides actually would every now and then sting even after I had finished my cycle. Also, for period pain, try going taking cramp bark and magnesium in capsule form if possible and a good iron supplement- little to no sugar etc. The health-food store worker I spoke to last week said most women are iron defiant. It really makes the pain and flow worse.
Brooklyn and Bailey seriously get more beautiful as they get older.💕 Your videos have seriously enhanced my life and brought me lots of joy.🌺 I appreciate how you talk comfortably about topics like this, as many people can benefit from this! Keep being you, love you.💗
these videos are so great!! I'm 19 and have never had any desire to go on the pill but when I was 16, my gynaecologist was literally pressuring me to go on it, and I said no so many times until she finally got the message. it was not a good experience but that's when I started doing my own research because health classes at school never really went depth about all these things, at least at my school and since then, realised its just better to take natural precautions because id rather take care of my body in the most natural way possible. but these videos can give such good insight to so many people who are questioning these things and have no one to ask, so thank you!!
I was on birth control pill for 11 years and can confirm my hormones are out of whack after getting off it. And 6 months later it's actually been very hard to regulate my body again.
@@amethia34300 that’s not true for everyone though. Everyone is different. For some they are back to normal immediately, ovulate right away, and get a regular period again after a few weeks.
I just got off my birth control PILL after being on it for 4 years, currently waiting for my period to start again with the imbalance of hormones going through my body. My husband and I want to try for a baby so fingers crossed it doesn’t take too long.
I was on the birth control pill for 11 years too. I went on for heavy periods and severe cramping. It took me 12 to 18 months to get a regular cycle back and I still have acne from going off. But I think the recovery time depends on why you went on and just your body. I've heard if you went on to regulate your hormones it takes longer to get your cycle back, I had a regular cycle before the pill so I think that contributed
I'm so glad you talked about natural family planning/condoms, Bailey! It's worked great for my husband and I both before and after having our little one.
Just wanted to mention my experience with the Nuvaring. I noticed it wasn't in the video, and I know it's a really common birth control choice. How it works: The Nuvaring is a plastic ring (a soft, flexible plastic) that is inserted into the vaginal canal. I leave it in for 3 weeks, and then I remove it for 1 week to have a period. Afterwards, I get a new ring and repeat the process. I like how it is pretty low maintenance, but it's still something I can control "taking" (ex. I can remove it at any time if it causes issues). I've been using the ring for 4 months now, and so far I've had no major issues. Perks: I get yeast infections here and there, and I was worried the ring could cause infections, but I haven't had any. Also, it has shortened the length of my periods. My periods used to be about a week, so having a period for only 4 days is a perk for me. Another perk is that you can remove the ring for up to 2-3 hours for romantic moments. You can also leave it in during those moments. Sometimes if I leave it in, my husband or I can feel it. But most of the time, I can leave it in and have no interference. Concerns: I will say, there are a couple of downsides to the ring in my opinion. The first downside is how challenging it can be to get in at times. Folding the ring up and getting it to slide in can take a bit of time. Once it is in though, it causes no challenges. The other complication for me with the ring is a lower desire to be with my husband romantically. I think this is common with many birth controls, since birth controls stop ovulation. Still, it's an important note as far as I'm concerned. If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer. I hope this helps someone! I know when I was researching birth control options, I was really nervous. But I think the ring was and is the best for me (at this point in my life, at least). 😊
This was very interesting to learn that all of you do different things. I miss seeing Bethany… you guys should do another video with her when Brooklyn moves back to Texas!! Love you all. How was Utah Bailey?! Are you going back up soon to help Brooklyn out to move?! Love you guys. ❤️
I already know this is going to be an amazing informative video. I love how open you and your family are with these subjects! Your videos have helped me a lot.
Absolutely loved this! It’s a topic that is hardly ever discussed but definitely should be. Props to you guys for being so open and honest. Super informative yet felt like we were all just having a girly chat❤️ love you guys
I love how candid and honest everyone was about the pros and cons for their birth control of choice. My uterus is tilted back and twists slightly. I tried the copper IUD twice and my body expelled it twice. The insertion hurt so bad and I had very heavy periods. I still don't discourage others I know from trying it if they're thinking about it though. Some of my friends have absolutely loved it! Each body and personal preference is going to vary. Awesome to have so many options represented in one place :)
So glad y’all are talking about this!! I use natural cycles which is a temperature based method as well - I had horrible migraines and issues on the pill after a couple years and I’ve been hormone free now for 7 years.
I’m loving the content and growth I mean I remember watching cute girls hairstyles at about 7 with my mum and here I am now at 17 with u guys like older sisters helping me navigate life and the changes . Love the direction , openness and the honesty within videos like these and that your are really trying to help educate us by including so much variety ! As a 17yr old this really is helpful and means a lot I can’t thank you guys enough
Bailey, I love the way you are so open with your experiences. These topics need to be talked about more and I feel like you really remove all of the stigma surrounding these topics when you talk about them.
Anyone else remember when the girls were getting their hair done, while sitting on the counter top of the bathroom? It’s crazy seeing where they are now. Love you guys💕
FACT CHECK: Mindy had a "mirena IUD" which is a hormonal IUD (not no hormones like she said)- this is why her periods stopped! On a non homonal (copper) IUD women get periods as it does not stop ovulation (the mucus is just thickened so sperm cant swim) she right that they can get heavier and longer tho! LOVE the idea of this video but quite a lot of incorrect information. Maybe do fact checks- then go to individuals to talk about personal experience instead of have them do the facts :)
Thank you!! I love the McKnights but this video is heavily biased from their personal experiences and not everything is necessarily accurate. The comments about chemicals drive me insane because spoiler alert- everything is chemicals, including the food we eat and air we breathe.
My own 2 cents here are that hormonal interventions can be great for people who are already experiencing hormonal imbalance. My cycle is extremely irregular and I have a host of other hormone-based issues, so the pill helped get things into a more controlled state. Yes, they were synthetic hormones, and yes, the periods were chemical bleeds- but that’s better than no bleed at all for 2 months. They did cause a bit of weight gain for me, but overall had no other significant side effects and I was super relieved to be able to tell when my periods were going to come. It also helped control my acne, and I liked the pill because it was a less long-term choice than, say, Nexplanon. That is, there are other options for hormonal birth control pills if the one you’re using isn’t working for you, etc. etc.
Your videos always bring me joy. Congratulations on your passing, I'm already praying for your future customer service, you bless their lives with your knowledge and passion!
Maybe also how she looks at her body? Because she talks about her not being comfortable in her body, while as far as I know she has always been super skinny.
@@puck6380 comfort in your body / body image doesn’t have a certain look. People of all weights can be uncomfortable in their bodies or comfortable in their bodies. It’s important to give people the space and sympathy to experience that no matter how you view their bodies / their body progressions :)
Love how open y’all are with this video. I’m not sure when this was film but the Mirena IUD is now good for 6-7 years now for anyone whose interested in that form of birth control. I’ve had mine since 2017 haven’t had any issues with it or a period. Would definitely recommend!
I went into this video fearing the worst, and it was actually really informative and kinda fun! Love how you guys are so truthful and willing to share the pros and cons! Thank you for making me feel safe as well as so many others I know!❤️
I really wish I had someone to look up to when it came to this kind of stuff when I was younger, my mum wasn’t very educated when it came to this kind of stuff and my school never taught us anything about health other than sports. I admire you for this
I feel really encouraged just starting this video! I’m getting married in a month and I’ve been tracking my cycle with natural cycles, and bbt and it’s been going good but I haven’t been with my fiancé yet! I’m glad to not feel alone
Just throwing out my own experience here, I started brith control when I was in high school to regulate my period. I didn’t want to do anything too invasive at a young age, and am absolutely terrified of needles. So I started taking the pill, in 3 month cycles where I would have a period every three months. However for the first two years I skipped the period days and went straight back into the hormonal pills in what is essentially a continuous cycle. I have started taking the period pills due to a little spotting that occurred. And haven’t had any side effects from taking the pill and by far taking the pill once a day is better than the stress my period caused before I started.
Amazing video! So happy you are openly talking about this topic on your channel. One small correction, the implant does not stop your production of eggs. Females are actually born with all the eggs she will ever have! What the implant is actually doing is stopping the release of these eggs. Just a small correction, but could be important for those who feel freaked out by it!
this vid was so informative and i love how you got various people’s perspectives to really give us the best exposure to what BC may look like. i’ve been looking up to y’all for years & the content just keeps getting better ❤️
I love these type of videos there definitely very helpful and fun to watch it’s really cool that you guys are so honest and able to talk about this type of stuff to give us advice about it. Thank you so much!!💗 ( off topic but I love the part where Bethany says “ I’m Brooklyn and Baileys former roommates if you go back that far if you don’t then just their bestie is all you need to know” ) love you guys!!
These videos are so fun. I had a tubal ligation 23 years a ago and I couldn’t take the pills. They made me sick all the time and wasn’t for me. I love how your channel is maturing with y’all as y’all get older.
please do more! i loved this format and you could really do anything ie. general female essentials, period essentials, body hair removal (or lack there of), hair care, skin care, vitamins, etc.. i just started watching your channel today (found y’all on fb) and i’ve spent all night binging your videos. can’t wait to see more!
I think a big and fairly common variety that was missed was the Nuvaring, I’m personally on it and love it and I think it is a good alternative to the pill for girls that do want to be on birth control for pregnancy prevention as well as hormonal balance. I loved this video and how everyone spoke of their personal experiences! It was great! Great job girls 💖
I have watched them grow up and I’m so happy they became so open about this stuff. I remember when they used to go by cgh #1 and #2 like they used to be so private.
I love these kinds of videos! Because it’s more like big sister advice and being the only child I obviously never had an older sister, so it’s nice to be able to watch these and learn more things! I also grew up watching y’all so I feel a lot more comfortable with it. Thank you and I love y’all!! 🤍
As a mom of 6 girls, with many hormonal and gynecological issues, this video is very much appreciated. My girls have the side effects from birth control and reactions to latex. I am very interested in learning and sharing about more natural ways to help regulate their hormones. Having Mindy share her experiences helps show how women can support each other, regardless of age. Thank you all so much. Looking forward to more.
Y’all’s videos have been absolute bangers! I love how informative that’ve gotten and how open and honest you guys are with your subscribers. A lot of TH-cam channels don’t like to talk about these types of things nowadays and I’m so glad that you guys are comfortable and have been super helpful not only to me but for everyone. Thank you again for all of your helpful tips and tricks bc I’m sure everyone here could learn a thing or two ❤️.
I love that you’re both starting to share more about these types of topics. I love how comforting and helpful these videos are. Thank you so much for sharing!!
I’ve never seen such an informative and comfortable video about this subject and I’ve never learned this much about birth control before. So thank you all for sharing!
Love the positive IUD story! Although the mirena is hormonal, the hormones are isolated and only impact the uterus whereas other forms of hormonal birth control affect the entire body :)
Been watching your vids since 2017 (started with CGH) and I love ya’ll.. The fact that you guys are open when it comes to your personal life and that you even give tips to people especially women on stuff like this.. Hope to see more vids like this soon!! ♥️♥️😍😍
Loved this video! It’s honestly kind of stressful trying to find a form of birth control that matches with what I am looking for and I loved hearing all of the different experiences! Very helpful!
So glad I got to grow up with this channel. Y’all taught me/helped me understand a lot of things in my preteen to teen years and now as we grow into adults (I’m the same age as B&B), the content reflects that as well. I love a good educational girl talk ♥️
I have the copper IUD and LOVE IT!! I had a heavy period for the first three periods but after that they balanced out. There are no hormones. It’s good for 10 years. Love it love it! Can’t recommend it enough!!
Love that y'all are sharing personal experiences on these!! I think it's good that you all noted some types work better than others for different people. I personally had a bad experience on a high dose estrogen pill so I now use the Kyleena IUD and love it (I also have a video on it on my channel if anyone wants to know more). I'd say it's also important to note if an estrogen heavy birth control doesn't work for you, a progestin type might work better (like the minipill or depo provera), so don't feel defeated if you try one thing and it isn't working out for you!! Sincerely, A Graduating Nursing Student Specializing in OB :)
Absolutely more girl talk videos, you guys have always been like a big sister to me. I started watching y’all at 10 years old and I’m now 18. Keep up the good work and I love you guys!!!
THE BEST videos u have put out in months. It was informative & enjoyable. I'm so lovin' the women's channel vibe + the mix of ages ( Hi Mindy 😊 ) is really helpful . It's like hanging out w/ your intergenerational besties ❤️
I literally just came from health class, which they have done an unexpectantly amazing job with. We are currently overseas, but I've been so impressed with all the holistic, open, non-judgemental, and research-backed info my teacher has given us. That being said, even though I'm not planning on going on birth control any time soon, that portion of the lesson really freaked me out lol. So nice to see a more in real life chill sit down yall.
I love how open you guys are about these things. It means so much to me that you guys are so open about this type of stuff and tbh it makes me feel loved and I know that's kinda weird to say because I technically don't know you guys but it feels like I do because you guys are so open about this stuff. Anyway I loved you guys and appreciate you guys ❤
Love this video and hearing about other’s birth control experiences! Thank you for sharing ❤️ Just a note though, all IUDs, including the Mirena, (with the exception of copper IUDs) ARE hormonal. It’s a low dosage, lower than most other hormonal birth controls, but still, it does release hormones.
Just wanted to shine some light on a good pill experience. I have been on the pill for 4 years now and had some changes in mood in the first month but other than that it’s been great. I know everyone can be different but I think the main bonus for me is I control when I’m having a period to fit around my schedule (going on holiday etc) and my periods are only 3 days long when before they were up to 8 days long. For someone who’s periods were very irregular and all over the place, the pill has been a life saver so I’d say try it for a good 6 months and if it really isn’t for you then change! Also a tip for when you are taking it … I just set an alarm on my phone everyday to remember to take it … a simple solution but haven’t missed a pill in years!
every birth control is different for every person. I have five sisters, and a few of them have had me plan on, for some it was great, for some it wasn’t. I am on the pill to help regulate my periods and I personally have had a great experience with it
I might have to start the pill for my irregular periods too, but am a bit scared to start after hearing bad stories. But I think it might be best for me to finally get a regular cycle :)
@@ThoughtsAndComments I’ve been on the pill for years to regulate my period and I’ve had no issues. Everyone’s body is different so don’t let horror stories of the pill stop you from trying bc it could work perfectly fine for you!
This video is PERFECT timing for me!! I’ve been on the pill since I was in high school and I haven’t really felt like myself in a long time. I’ve wanted to try different forms of birth control but was always scared to try anything new so hearing these experiences helps so much!! Thank you!!
Brooklyn and Bailey, thank you for open with topic and share experience. I wish I knew earlier since I was teenager because my mom never explain or tell about it. Thank you made me feel comfortable to talk about periods and girl talk.
So I am 15 and haven't started any kind of birth control yet, but I just wanted to thank all of y'all. I am comfortable talking to my mom about this, but you guys offer more opinions and more information than she can offer based on her experiences with birth control. Thank you for the helpful video. Will keep this in mind for the future ❤
Literally looking for birth control right now and I super appreciated this. Didn’t even know the shot was a thing but from my family’s experience the IUD was a great choice so it was interesting to hear what mindy said.
Love that you guys made this video! I have the kyleena IUD (which is lower hormone than Mirena and is smaller) because I was so hesitant on something hormonal and was scared of the IUD for a while. But after a lot of research felt like it was the best for me, as opposed to the pain associated with the copper one. My only symptoms were cramping in the beginning, and some mild hormonal acne. Keep making videos like this!! I think it is so helpful to young women.
Really like how this channel is slowly maturing in ways of content these days. So glad that you are discussing about these topics. I have been looking upto yall since many years. Recently i find your videos to be more relatable because i feel like im growing and learning with yall. Thank you so much guys for uploading such informative videos. More love and power to yall❤️
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@@BrooklynAndBailey wait 1year thin have a child more time to be ready for motherhood true talk you are a great mom one day
I love the “Big Sister” videos as the oldest child because I’ve never had someone to look up to and ask questions. Love you guys!!!
This is the same reason I love these videos too!!!
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i love these videos for the same reason also my only sibling is a brother
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Girls... I know it's a little dramatic to say this but this video made me tear up in a good way..
Some of us just can't have such conversations with parents for many reasons..and actually listening from people like you explaining, talking so kindly about this specific topic is just ... Amazing!
Thank you!
This made me tear up too! That’s exactly why we do it!
@@BrooklynAndBailey i am still waiting to be called on since 2016-2022 6years i waited ok life is busy i understand the main question i wanted was a happy late and early double or triple birthday so you remember and don't 4get ma'am??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Ik! I love how the content grows with me. Especially when certain topics are considered taboo
@@Christopheriverson24 LOL 🤣🤣🤣
Just something quick to clarify! The Mirena IUD is hormone based. I have it and love it personally, but it is important to know that it is hormonal. The copper IUD is the only non-hormonal IUD, but there are several different IUDs with different levels of hormones depending on what you need
Thank you for this!!
Actually they have really low dose hormone birth control too! They have kyleena & Skyla! Or did at least like 2-3 years ago!
Yes, I have a copper non-hormonal IUD and I do have a regular period! It took a few months to get there and the insertion was painful, but there’s a lot of discourse around making IUD insertion a procedure that involves anesthesia now. Made it through without it though 👍🏻
I have a copper IUD!!! I had the marina but I had some bad side effects so swapped to the copper one after I had my second child And it is AMAZING, it totally no hormonal unlike the marina and the insertion procedure is uncomfortable but no different from a Pap smear,
I still get my period and ovulate which is normal on the copper IUD and it can stay in for 10 years!!! I love it!!!! ♥️
@@kaleigh5630 yes!! Those are the ones I was referring to with different levels of hormones, still hormones but a lot less! Thanks :)
i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again, i LOVE how open they are about things like this because i don’t know about stuff like this and i’m sure other girls my age don’t either. THANK YOU for being so comfortable sharing 💛💛💛💛💛💛
This!!! The encouragement makes me smile💕
Good video for guys, other than how awkward I feel.
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I’d love to hear more about Brooklyn’s more natural approach after coming off the hormonal birth control pill and how she’s managing hormonal imbalances. It would be super interesting and informative! Love you guys
I second this☺️
i love how y'all are getting into mature and personal content and topics! i'm sixteen and don't ever plan on using birth control in the future but i'm sure there's lots of women out there looking for help and it's really nice for y'all to be talking about this! love y'all! god bless xo
Yes!! I just want a place for women who have questions to go and be informed!
@@BrooklynAndBailey that's so great and helpful!
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I love how they can talk bout adult topics like this, you should do more topics like this. I've been watching them for years and i can see how its slowly maturing to be free to talk bout this topic
Thank you for the encouragement!
Thank you, bailey, for talking about a non-hormonal option!! Hardly anyone ever does. I use the same method and a lot of ppl are like “you need to get on the pill,” so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who just uses condoms and natural planning
I use condoms, I don’t like the side effects on any of the birth control
@@davinanaylor9443 yep same!
condoms are a great form of birth control, they're also the only form which protects from STI's! I personally don't think that natural planning is a good form of birth control but it's interesting to hear other peoples opinions :)
@@katie8914 for me, natural planning is just an extra layer of caution along with always using condoms haha
Yes I love my daysy
I hear a lot of people talking about the negatives of the pill and it came up in this video too but want to say not to be scared of it if that's what you're personally leaning towards. Just remember that every body is different and the pill won't work for everyone, but it does work for a lot of people too. I was on it from 17-22 and went on it again at 25 and (other then the first few months as my body adjusted) I have only ever had positive experiences with it. Always look into your options, try different things and discover what works best for you just like all these lovely woman in this video have done.
Yes! I love this. I think we should educate and be open about the side effects but a lot of people (and I did get this vibe from some people in the video) use the negatives as a tactic to scare girls from taking BC
As someone with PCOS, the pill has been an absolute lifesaver for me. It’s just that different pills work for different women. I was also able to conceive two healthy babies after being on the pill for well over a decade.
Absolutely, the pill I’m on has worked super well for me and I’ve never noticed/felt any differences to before I’ve been on it. I’ve been lucky as I know family members/friends who’ve had to try a few types and suffered with cramping, mood fluctuations, spotting, etc... until they’ve found the right one. It’s definitely about finding the right one for you!
Yes! Been on the pill for almost 6 years & love it. Getting married in 2 months and stopping the pill immediately to try for a baby. Hoping all goes well but as for the pill I’ve had nothing but success. Monthly periods that were lighter than off the pill and no side effects, and no pregnancy!
There is waay too much research showing both short term and long term side affects about the pill....it is terrible for you sorry but trying to be short and true ........keep researching. It's artificial hormones NOT NATURAL
I loved this video. It’s like having a best friend to talk about these things with.
That is the best compliment 🥺
Greatly appreciate y’all talking about this topic and many more deep topics. Coming from a South Asian background, is something we don’t openly talk about or get taught about from out elders because of cultural reasons and this just really helps us females figure things out and hopefully helps men know what we have to go through so they can learn too.
We’re in the same age range, and I’ve been watching y’all for a long time, I just turned 21 in January, and I’m getting to the age where I’ll be getting engaged sometime within the next couple years. And birth control has been something I’ve questioned myself about. So I’m glad to have this video for personal perspectives.
This^^^ I wish I had a video like this when I got married and that’s why we made it!
I do natural family planning too. Been married 11 years and have never been on birth control. I have 4 kids and all of them were planned. It really does work.
Same !
can you give more details about it💚
Just to clarify, the nexplanon is not metal and the mirena IUD does have hormones! Great video, thank you for educating people!
There are two types of IUD, copper and hormonal. Sounds like Mindy has the copper which is non-hormonal :)
@@meganhackett2765 she said she had Mirena, which is a hormonal (progestin) IUD! That would make sense given her period stopped.
@@carlyliliho88 ahh yes you’re right, I commented before she finished talking about her experience, my bad
I would love to hear more about y’all’s vitamin routine and what you take and why or just nutrients in general! I struggle with a lot of the same things as brooklyn but the sounds of it so it would be awesome to learn more about that. love y’all ❤️
These sister/girl talk videos definitely make me feel heard and give me some insight on things I was unsure about
Interested in the research Brooklyn did to figure out her hormones!
I would also like to know more about this.
Inner Chi For Her by Sisle (owner used to be with NewWays) really helped me. I still take it daily. It's just a small casual, read the ingredients on their site, it is a natural hormone balancer as well as other things. After a few months on it, I ran out and thought "I'll try going without because I'm not noticing it do anything now" boy did I regret that..my mood was slightly worse my acne was INTESE and I didn't have white heads that can be popped but I had blind pimples which are basically extremely painful mounds of blood vessels on your face that sit there for sometimes weeks. Recently I ran out of my 'collection' again and my sides actually would every now and then sting even after I had finished my cycle. Also, for period pain, try going taking cramp bark and magnesium in capsule form if possible and a good iron supplement- little to no sugar etc. The health-food store worker I spoke to last week said most women are iron defiant. It really makes the pain and flow worse.
WOW immense praise for this video!!!! Using your platform to spread this great and important health information !
Thank you!
Brooklyn and Bailey seriously get more beautiful as they get older.💕 Your videos have seriously enhanced my life and brought me lots of joy.🌺 I appreciate how you talk comfortably about topics like this, as many people can benefit from this! Keep being you, love you.💗
That’s awesome that you did this video for people to have all the information necessary! I take the pill since 2016 and I’m super happy with it!!
these videos are so great!! I'm 19 and have never had any desire to go on the pill but when I was 16, my gynaecologist was literally pressuring me to go on it, and I said no so many times until she finally got the message. it was not a good experience but that's when I started doing my own research because health classes at school never really went depth about all these things, at least at my school and since then, realised its just better to take natural precautions because id rather take care of my body in the most natural way possible. but these videos can give such good insight to so many people who are questioning these things and have no one to ask, so thank you!!
love how i literally grew up watching y’all!! love how open y’all are! like having the big sister i’ve always wanted!❤️
I was on birth control pill for 11 years and can confirm my hormones are out of whack after getting off it. And 6 months later it's actually been very hard to regulate my body again.
That's normal. After getting off the pill, the body needs between 6 and 12 months to go back to normal.
@@amethia34300 that’s not true for everyone though. Everyone is different. For some they are back to normal immediately, ovulate right away, and get a regular period again after a few weeks.
I just got off my birth control PILL after being on it for 4 years, currently waiting for my period to start again with the imbalance of hormones going through my body. My husband and I want to try for a baby so fingers crossed it doesn’t take too long.
@@amethia34300 that’s not normal
I was on the birth control pill for 11 years too. I went on for heavy periods and severe cramping. It took me 12 to 18 months to get a regular cycle back and I still have acne from going off. But I think the recovery time depends on why you went on and just your body. I've heard if you went on to regulate your hormones it takes longer to get your cycle back, I had a regular cycle before the pill so I think that contributed
Love that we see so many different amazing women that have made so many experiences ♥️
That was the goal! So glad you appreciated that!
I love how your content has chaged as you guys got older!! I love that you treat us as our big sister!
I'm so glad you talked about natural family planning/condoms, Bailey! It's worked great for my husband and I both before and after having our little one.
Just wanted to mention my experience with the Nuvaring. I noticed it wasn't in the video, and I know it's a really common birth control choice.
How it works:
The Nuvaring is a plastic ring (a soft, flexible plastic) that is inserted into the vaginal canal. I leave it in for 3 weeks, and then I remove it for 1 week to have a period. Afterwards, I get a new ring and repeat the process. I like how it is pretty low maintenance, but it's still something I can control "taking" (ex. I can remove it at any time if it causes issues). I've been using the ring for 4 months now, and so far I've had no major issues.
Perks:
I get yeast infections here and there, and I was worried the ring could cause infections, but I haven't had any. Also, it has shortened the length of my periods. My periods used to be about a week, so having a period for only 4 days is a perk for me. Another perk is that you can remove the ring for up to 2-3 hours for romantic moments. You can also leave it in during those moments. Sometimes if I leave it in, my husband or I can feel it. But most of the time, I can leave it in and have no interference.
Concerns:
I will say, there are a couple of downsides to the ring in my opinion. The first downside is how challenging it can be to get in at times. Folding the ring up and getting it to slide in can take a bit of time. Once it is in though, it causes no challenges. The other complication for me with the ring is a lower desire to be with my husband romantically. I think this is common with many birth controls, since birth controls stop ovulation. Still, it's an important note as far as I'm concerned.
If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer. I hope this helps someone! I know when I was researching birth control options, I was really nervous. But I think the ring was and is the best for me (at this point in my life, at least). 😊
Agreed. I had Eularyng and I had 0 libido. I was also much moodier. I only used it for 3 months and decided it wasn't for me.
Brooklyn and Bailey being the big sis/mom advise we all need 💐🥺
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This was very interesting to learn that all of you do different things. I miss seeing Bethany… you guys should do another video with her when Brooklyn moves back to Texas!! Love you all. How was Utah Bailey?! Are you going back up soon to help Brooklyn out to move?! Love you guys. ❤️
I already know this is going to be an amazing informative video. I love how open you and your family are with these subjects! Your videos have helped me a lot.
Absolutely loved this! It’s a topic that is hardly ever discussed but definitely should be. Props to you guys for being so open and honest. Super informative yet felt like we were all just having a girly chat❤️ love you guys
Thank you🥺
I think what everyone should learn from this is that every body is different and that you should do what’s best for you.
I love how candid and honest everyone was about the pros and cons for their birth control of choice. My uterus is tilted back and twists slightly. I tried the copper IUD twice and my body expelled it twice. The insertion hurt so bad and I had very heavy periods. I still don't discourage others I know from trying it if they're thinking about it though. Some of my friends have absolutely loved it! Each body and personal preference is going to vary. Awesome to have so many options represented in one place :)
So glad y’all are talking about this!! I use natural cycles which is a temperature based method as well - I had horrible migraines and issues on the pill after a couple years and I’ve been hormone free now for 7 years.
I’m loving the content and growth I mean I remember watching cute girls hairstyles at about 7 with my mum and here I am now at 17 with u guys like older sisters helping me navigate life and the changes . Love the direction , openness and the honesty within videos like these and that your are really trying to help educate us by including so much variety ! As a 17yr old this really is helpful and means a lot I can’t thank you guys enough
Bailey, I love the way you are so open with your experiences. These topics need to be talked about more and I feel like you really remove all of the stigma surrounding these topics when you talk about them.
I would definitely want more "girl talk" videos! Maybe more period related stuff? also I love your videos!!!
Ah period stuff is always a good video idea! Last time we did it y’all loved it
They have a lot of period related videos.
@@GossipGyal1 I know, I was just saying that if they want to do more girl talk videos, period stuff wouldn't be a bad idea
I can't get enough of period talk! XD It's something I wish everyone talked about more freely so we can better help each other.
Anyone else remember when the girls were getting their hair done, while sitting on the counter top of the bathroom? It’s crazy seeing where they are now. Love you guys💕
You had a big impact on my life and my personalty growing up and I’m really grateful for you and Brooklyn, I love you both!! ❤️❤️❤️
FACT CHECK: Mindy had a "mirena IUD" which is a hormonal IUD (not no hormones like she said)- this is why her periods stopped! On a non homonal (copper) IUD women get periods as it does not stop ovulation (the mucus is just thickened so sperm cant swim) she right that they can get heavier and longer tho!
LOVE the idea of this video but quite a lot of incorrect information. Maybe do fact checks- then go to individuals to talk about personal experience instead of have them do the facts :)
Thank you!! I love the McKnights but this video is heavily biased from their personal experiences and not everything is necessarily accurate. The comments about chemicals drive me insane because spoiler alert- everything is chemicals, including the food we eat and air we breathe.
Agreed
@@KatLiiinnn And what our body naturally produces
My own 2 cents here are that hormonal interventions can be great for people who are already experiencing hormonal imbalance. My cycle is extremely irregular and I have a host of other hormone-based issues, so the pill helped get things into a more controlled state. Yes, they were synthetic hormones, and yes, the periods were chemical bleeds- but that’s better than no bleed at all for 2 months. They did cause a bit of weight gain for me, but overall had no other significant side effects and I was super relieved to be able to tell when my periods were going to come. It also helped control my acne, and I liked the pill because it was a less long-term choice than, say, Nexplanon. That is, there are other options for hormonal birth control pills if the one you’re using isn’t working for you, etc. etc.
Your videos always bring me joy. Congratulations on your passing, I'm already praying for your future customer service, you bless their lives with your knowledge and passion!
If you're comfortable with it can Brooklyn talk more about her experience with anxiety and depression?
And the book she read to help her figure out which hormones to supplement?!
The book would be so helpful!
Maybe also how she looks at her body? Because she talks about her not being comfortable in her body, while as far as I know she has always been super skinny.
@@puck6380 being skinny can be harmful though…at least of you aren’t weighing what you should.
@@puck6380 comfort in your body / body image doesn’t have a certain look. People of all weights can be uncomfortable in their bodies or comfortable in their bodies. It’s important to give people the space and sympathy to experience that no matter how you view their bodies / their body progressions :)
as the oldest daughter whos never had a good reletionship with her parents i look up to u so much i love these big sisters vids
It's so great how open they are, it makes things so much more comfortable
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Love how open y’all are with this video. I’m not sure when this was film but the Mirena IUD is now good for 6-7 years now for anyone whose interested in that form of birth control. I’ve had mine since 2017 haven’t had any issues with it or a period. Would definitely recommend!
Just had a Mirena put in today! I wish I'd been warned about the cramping the rest of the day. :'(
I went into this video fearing the worst, and it was actually really informative and kinda fun! Love how you guys are so truthful and willing to share the pros and cons! Thank you for making me feel safe as well as so many others I know!❤️
I love the girl talk series so much! It would be awesome if you could do a video about body image and dealing with weight gain/loss!
I really wish I had someone to look up to when it came to this kind of stuff when I was younger, my mum wasn’t very educated when it came to this kind of stuff and my school never taught us anything about health other than sports. I admire you for this
I feel really encouraged just starting this video! I’m getting married in a month and I’ve been tracking my cycle with natural cycles, and bbt and it’s been going good but I haven’t been with my fiancé yet! I’m glad to not feel alone
Just throwing out my own experience here, I started brith control when I was in high school to regulate my period. I didn’t want to do anything too invasive at a young age, and am absolutely terrified of needles. So I started taking the pill, in 3 month cycles where I would have a period every three months. However for the first two years I skipped the period days and went straight back into the hormonal pills in what is essentially a continuous cycle. I have started taking the period pills due to a little spotting that occurred. And haven’t had any side effects from taking the pill and by far taking the pill once a day is better than the stress my period caused before I started.
Amazing video! So happy you are openly talking about this topic on your channel. One small correction, the implant does not stop your production of eggs. Females are actually born with all the eggs she will ever have! What the implant is actually doing is stopping the release of these eggs. Just a small correction, but could be important for those who feel freaked out by it!
i love how your content has matured as you do! love you guys!! ❤️❤️
this vid was so informative and i love how you got various people’s perspectives to really give us the best exposure to what BC may look like. i’ve been looking up to y’all for years & the content just keeps getting better ❤️
I love these type of videos there definitely very helpful and fun to watch it’s really cool that you guys are so honest and able to talk about this type of stuff to give us advice about it. Thank you so much!!💗 ( off topic but I love the part where Bethany says “ I’m Brooklyn and Baileys former roommates if you go back that far if you don’t then just their bestie is all you need to know” ) love you guys!!
I love these "girl talk" videos, me being a 17 year old teenager, it's helpful and informative!!
These videos are so fun. I had a tubal ligation 23 years a ago and I couldn’t take the pills. They made me sick all the time and wasn’t for me. I love how your channel is maturing with y’all as y’all get older.
please do more! i loved this format and you could really do anything ie. general female essentials, period essentials, body hair removal (or lack there of), hair care, skin care, vitamins, etc.. i just started watching your channel today (found y’all on fb) and i’ve spent all night binging your videos. can’t wait to see more!
I suffer from PCOS and I started using the pill, a month taking it and my hormones are great 😍 I have my period now. I am so happy😍
Sending so so much love!!! Love ur family so much!! Can’t wait to watch, and love y’all’s family so much!!
I think a big and fairly common variety that was missed was the Nuvaring, I’m personally on it and love it and I think it is a good alternative to the pill for girls that do want to be on birth control for pregnancy prevention as well as hormonal balance. I loved this video and how everyone spoke of their personal experiences! It was great! Great job girls 💖
I came to say this!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ring! You put it in and forget about it for 3 weeks then you can choose to have a period or not!
I have watched them grow up and I’m so happy they became so open about this stuff. I remember when they used to go by cgh #1 and #2 like they used to be so private.
I love these kinds of videos! Because it’s more like big sister advice and being the only child I obviously never had an older sister, so it’s nice to be able to watch these and learn more things! I also grew up watching y’all so I feel a lot more comfortable with it. Thank you and I love y’all!! 🤍
As a mom of 6 girls, with many hormonal and gynecological issues, this video is very much appreciated. My girls have the side effects from birth control and reactions to latex. I am very interested in learning and sharing about more natural ways to help regulate their hormones. Having Mindy share her experiences helps show how women can support each other, regardless of age. Thank you all so much. Looking forward to more.
Y’all’s videos have been absolute bangers! I love how informative that’ve gotten and how open and honest you guys are with your subscribers. A lot of TH-cam channels don’t like to talk about these types of things nowadays and I’m so glad that you guys are comfortable and have been super helpful not only to me but for everyone. Thank you again for all of your helpful tips and tricks bc I’m sure everyone here could learn a thing or two ❤️.
I love all the different point of views and opinions. I love that you got multiple opinions and not just both of your stories
I love that you’re both starting to share more about these types of topics. I love how comforting and helpful these videos are. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Love how you guys are open to talking about all these different topics, it will certainly help someone!! You girls are amazing & so is your family!
Love the “big sis” type videos! So helpful!!
Love that there were different women in the video talking about their experiences and giving different perspectives!
Love the older content and how open y’all are! I have been watching for years and I am so so proud of y’all! 💕💗
I’m so glad that you made this video, I’ve been trying to get birth control for my cramps
You guys are growing up as I am I love all these videos I love yall this girl talk is so open and honest and honestly so helpful
I’ve never seen such an informative and comfortable video about this subject and I’ve never learned this much about birth control before. So thank you all for sharing!
I've always had questions about this, but never anyone to ask. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
And that’s why we film vids like these!!! Glad it was helpful❤️
Love the positive IUD story! Although the mirena is hormonal, the hormones are isolated and only impact the uterus whereas other forms of hormonal birth control affect the entire body :)
Whoa I did not know this!
Been watching your vids since 2017 (started with CGH) and I love ya’ll.. The fact that you guys are open when it comes to your personal life and that you even give tips to people especially women on stuff like this.. Hope to see more vids like this soon!! ♥️♥️😍😍
We love how open you are. We think it is important that women aren’t embarrassed to talk about this stuff. Keep being your beautiful selves 💕
Loved this video! It’s honestly kind of stressful trying to find a form of birth control that matches with what I am looking for and I loved hearing all of the different experiences! Very helpful!
i love all of y’all’s videos! you guys have truly helped me and many aspects of life! thank you for all of your amazing videos!
Thank you🥺
So glad I got to grow up with this channel. Y’all taught me/helped me understand a lot of things in my preteen to teen years and now as we grow into adults (I’m the same age as B&B), the content reflects that as well. I love a good educational girl talk ♥️
I have the copper IUD and LOVE IT!! I had a heavy period for the first three periods but after that they balanced out. There are no hormones. It’s good for 10 years. Love it love it! Can’t recommend it enough!!
Love that y'all are sharing personal experiences on these!! I think it's good that you all noted some types work better than others for different people. I personally had a bad experience on a high dose estrogen pill so I now use the Kyleena IUD and love it (I also have a video on it on my channel if anyone wants to know more). I'd say it's also important to note if an estrogen heavy birth control doesn't work for you, a progestin type might work better (like the minipill or depo provera), so don't feel defeated if you try one thing and it isn't working out for you!!
Sincerely,
A Graduating Nursing Student Specializing in OB :)
Absolutely more girl talk videos, you guys have always been like a big sister to me. I started watching y’all at 10 years old and I’m now 18. Keep up the good work and I love you guys!!!
THE BEST videos u have put out in months. It was informative & enjoyable. I'm so lovin' the women's channel vibe + the mix of ages ( Hi Mindy 😊 ) is really helpful . It's like hanging out w/ your intergenerational besties ❤️
I love all of your Girl Talk videos! They are so helpful. Thank you!!!
I literally just came from health class, which they have done an unexpectantly amazing job with. We are currently overseas, but I've been so impressed with all the holistic, open, non-judgemental, and research-backed info my teacher has given us. That being said, even though I'm not planning on going on birth control any time soon, that portion of the lesson really freaked me out lol. So nice to see a more in real life chill sit down yall.
I love how open you guys are about these things. It means so much to me that you guys are so open about this type of stuff and tbh it makes me feel loved and I know that's kinda weird to say because I technically don't know you guys but it feels like I do because you guys are so open about this stuff. Anyway I loved you guys and appreciate you guys ❤
Love seeing all the different perspectives! Definitely should film more videos like this with other people sharing their experiences as well!
Love this video and hearing about other’s birth control experiences! Thank you for sharing ❤️ Just a note though, all IUDs, including the Mirena, (with the exception of copper IUDs) ARE hormonal. It’s a low dosage, lower than most other hormonal birth controls, but still, it does release hormones.
Just wanted to shine some light on a good pill experience. I have been on the pill for 4 years now and had some changes in mood in the first month but other than that it’s been great. I know everyone can be different but I think the main bonus for me is I control when I’m having a period to fit around my schedule (going on holiday etc) and my periods are only 3 days long when before they were up to 8 days long. For someone who’s periods were very irregular and all over the place, the pill has been a life saver so I’d say try it for a good 6 months and if it really isn’t for you then change! Also a tip for when you are taking it … I just set an alarm on my phone everyday to remember to take it … a simple solution but haven’t missed a pill in years!
I appreciate yall talking about this type of stuff! Please make more!
every birth control is different for every person. I have five sisters, and a few of them have had me plan on, for some it was great, for some it wasn’t. I am on the pill to help regulate my periods and I personally have had a great experience with it
I might have to start the pill for my irregular periods too, but am a bit scared to start after hearing bad stories. But I think it might be best for me to finally get a regular cycle :)
@@ThoughtsAndComments I’ve been on the pill for years to regulate my period and I’ve had no issues. Everyone’s body is different so don’t let horror stories of the pill stop you from trying bc it could work perfectly fine for you!
This video is PERFECT timing for me!! I’ve been on the pill since I was in high school and I haven’t really felt like myself in a long time. I’ve wanted to try different forms of birth control but was always scared to try anything new so hearing these experiences helps so much!! Thank you!!
Brooklyn and Bailey, thank you for open with topic and share experience. I wish I knew earlier since I was teenager because my mom never explain or tell about it. Thank you made me feel comfortable to talk about periods and girl talk.
So I am 15 and haven't started any kind of birth control yet, but I just wanted to thank all of y'all. I am comfortable talking to my mom about this, but you guys offer more opinions and more information than she can offer based on her experiences with birth control. Thank you for the helpful video. Will keep this in mind for the future ❤
The nuvaring is a game changer! Definitely underrated
Literally looking for birth control right now and I super appreciated this. Didn’t even know the shot was a thing but from my family’s experience the IUD was a great choice so it was interesting to hear what mindy said.
Love that you guys made this video! I have the kyleena IUD (which is lower hormone than Mirena and is smaller) because I was so hesitant on something hormonal and was scared of the IUD for a while. But after a lot of research felt like it was the best for me, as opposed to the pain associated with the copper one. My only symptoms were cramping in the beginning, and some mild hormonal acne. Keep making videos like this!! I think it is so helpful to young women.