My Experience Going Off Birth Control 

More adult talk, we love seeing you open up in the most genuine way!

I know there isn't many Male comments on this as this mainly a female video but I think its very important for us guys to understand women's bodies because I believe they go through so much more than guys imo and we have to respect these things and learn as they are all part of lifes challenges.

I wish you'd sing more. Randomly and without editing and not anything specific. I love it.

I just like how confident you are while talking about these kind of things and it makes me so proud and happy that this experience is going nice and well for you.

Low libido/non-existent sex drive is one aspect so many women are scared to talk about. This is so common and is so frustrating! Getting off the pill after 5 years of being on has been such a journey. Thank you for sharing and making me/us feel less alone 💛

Just learned that when you are on hormonal birth control of any kind, you don't experience a real period. It is called withdrawal bleeding. Basically it's the excess hormones that get released. The purpose of birth control is to prevent ovulation, however without ovulation mensuration cannot occur. Thank you Jess for making this video!

I love how wholesome and honest you are. Literally such an inspiration how you are always trying to point things back to the Lord. Love you Jess!

This is so timely, I’m beginning my process of getting of birth control and I’m so nervous how my body will react! Thanks for being open about your journey

I’m so sorry about the ovarian cysts! They absolutely suck. I had surgery a couple months ago because I had an ovarian cyst the size of a softball (right ovary) that had to be removed and one the size of a golf ball (left ovary) that had to be removed, as well as 6 little ones that they ended up removing (could have some still left, but they were too small for my surgeon to get too). Praying that yours gets better and that they go away!!

These types of videos from a God-fearing big sister figure are so helpful. I am 20 and currently have no need to be on birth control, but I don't see marriage being too far away in the future, so I appreciate these videos to add to my research

12:46 My ears have been blessed

I'm not on the pill but I love how informative this was. Thank you.

Seeing Jess' growth over the years and sharing a very personal topic might be overwhelming for her but she did it and I feel so proud. Also having a very positive personality gives off such a positive reaction to your audience to and we're here for it.

Shes making these women struggles seem more normal which I like. When I found out I had cysts i felt so different and less of a woman, it would make me feel insecure. Jess is making me feel less alone and more normal🤍

i love the adult talks with you! i love that you’re opening up more about your experience!

Hey Jess!! You’re like my older sister and I love that!! I look up to you so much and I’m obsessed with your style and content! Have a wonderful Saturday

“Gabe is currently working at a cafe” I’m like...wait? He got a job at a cafe? And then I’m like...wait..did he open a cafe for Grace coffee? And then I’m like...oh...he’s just working FROM a cafe

For any lady reading this, please get your Pap Smear test. It’s not at all bad as other people make it out to be.

Just finished watching the Jess and Gabriel vlog (a little late hehe) and this popped up. Love you guys! ❤️

Seriously love her videos so much!!! Jess is literally who I inspire to be ,, she is seriously the sweetest person!! Just watched the Jess and Gabriel vlog! I’m so happy for you!! 🥰❤️

definitely going through a lot of this on the pill. it’s crazy how scary it is to be both on and go off. poor women 😩💛 thank you for this video!

Jess your such an inspiration. You have honestly made an big impact in my life as well as my family❤️just you being able to open up to us and tell us all these things that are happening in your life is just marvelous and incredible. Thanks you for always being so open and truthful ❤️ I just hope god continues to bless you richly❤️love you guys sooo much❤️

If you ever are blessed enough to have a baby, imagine singing him/her to sleep like this... So calming and magical 🤍

I've been off the pill for about a year now after taking it for like 4years and I lost almost 5kilos. I definitely feel the change in my body and hormones and it feels so much better. My mental health also got better again which I am very grateful for. Listen to your body it will let you know what it needs/whats good for you

Did anyone notice that at 8:50 Jess goes progressively from an American to Australian accent? The first "better" is totally American, but the third and last "better" is said with a completely Australian accent.

Jess! This is so helpful in every way. I related so much to this - listening to you talk about this topic really helped me. I was on the pill since I was 19 and 5 years later (now) I just got off of it 6 months ago. I had similar side effects while being on the pill and as of now I don’t think I would ever get back on it. It’s amazing how naturally in tune you get with your body once it leaves your system! The only thing I do deal with like you mentioned is feeling strong stabbing pains in my ovaries every now and then. I had an ultrasound a while back and there were a few cysts on both of my ovaries. I just wanted to say thanks for bringing light to this topic. As a 24 year old woman trying to figure out adulting and the stuff ‘they’ don’t tell you, this was truly helpful to hear I’m not alone💕

I went off the birth control pill 5 months ago after years of taking it. After a few weeks my skin got really bad for a while and I also experienced some heavy anxiety attacks. My doc told me that this can happen as the body tries to restore its hormonal balance on its own. I get very anxious before I get my period now but I'm still happy I did it! I'm also lucky that my period came right back.

I stopped with the pill in november and for me the only thing I was worried about was my skin. When I started with the pill I had a lot of acne and the pill got rid off it. So I was really worried that it would come back after I would stop taking the pill, but luckily, almost 5 months later my skin hasn't been this clear without taking the pill and I'm so happy and I'm glad I made the decision to stop. For me there were just 2 reasons I started in the first place and that was having a boyfriend and getting rid of acne. But because of our relationship ending and me only taking it for my skin, I knew I had to stop because I didn't want to give my body these hormones I clearly don't need. Thank you for talking so openly about a topic that should be talked about more 💛

I’ve struggled with cysts as well. I’ve had three surgeries in 2 years to remove them and ended up losing one of my ovaries due to torsion. Husband and I have been trying for babies for a little while now... trying to enjoy the waiting and how special this time is without worrying too much.

Jess having an accent and a soft spoken voice. She would be great at ASMR 😁

I just bought the watercolor church notes notebook from your store. I'm so excited and can't wait to get it in the mail!!

Thank you for being such an incredible role model, I don't have siblings so in a way I look up to you like an older sister🥺💛

I am so happy that we are talking about this. You really are an inspiration to me.

I know that this is a super personnal question, but I would love to know which contraceptive method you use since going of the pill, because that is my main struggle in order to stop taking it.

Has it been over 4 or 5 yrs now? but Jess and Gabe still remains my favorite youtubers. So inspirational, kind and I'm just so happy that I was able to witness their journey from their long distance relationship to husband and wife now 😭

thank you for being so open and transparent. We love the girls talk!🤍

I loved the singing part! You sound so good!!

hi jess! hope you’re doing great, before even completing the video i’d like to thank you for sharing this experience with us, i feel like i’m your sister or friend!!!💛

No libido, dry vagina, yeast infection, water retention(?), mood swings, depression, anxiety (panic attacks and nightmares), change in taste and smell, constipation(!), no vaginal discharge (which can cause Bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection, tender breasts, headaches, dizziness, foggy brain.. and my whole personality changed, I was so scared and angry all the time. this was ON the combination pills and now I have the IUD, and feel a lot better

I'm so glad you posted the birth control video a few months ago, I've been off the pill for 2 months after reading "how the pill changes everything" by Sarah E Hill, it's a completely unbiased and scientific and should be essential reading for everybody on the pill/considering it.

This video felt like I was getting advice from an older sister🤗 and I'm all for it

Thank you for talking about this. I became depressed on the pill and knew I needed to stop after 10 years. I was very nervous to stop as I also have ovarian cysts and the pain coming back scared me. I teamed up with a naturopath and I am pain free and pill free. Finally feeling “normal”

I've been watching you guys from the beginning and I've become so emotionally attached to your story and journey. I feel like when you guys eventually have children ill be so overwhelmed! Love your channel and thank you for sharing your life.

Jess you are an inspiration!!! I lost my job due to the pandemic. Since then, I’ve started a RU-vid channel on money… And it is growing! Thanks for all of your great content, and everyone else… Never give up!!!

I just stopped using the pill for the exact same reasons. But my skin is worse now and it’s giving me self esteem problems. I’m taking your advice and going to the gynaecologist to do hormone tests so I know what my body needs and what not. Thanks Jess!

Did my day just get blessed with 2 Jess Conte videos🥺♥️

Hi Jess! I saw your first video about going off birth control and I want to thank you because not many people talk about those things. I have been on birth control for 3 years now and you have got me to start thinking about going off it. For the better of my body and mental health. It’s scary to think about how my body will react after this but now I know I’m not alone. Thank you for that!

I’ll be going off the pill soon and I appreciate your insights on this topic because I didn’t know what to expect. Thank you Jess 💫

You're such an inspirational person, I love that you always talk confidently about these things. And also you have an amazing voice.

I love how her voice changed when she talked to Milo

I love that you are so open to sharing this. Doesn’t seem like many youtubers open up about this kinda stuff and it’s so nice to see that not only from your video but also in the comments, that I wasn’t the only one getting ovarian cysts. I felt so out of place, kinda like something was wrong with me until I came across this video. This has made me feel so much better knowing I am not the only one. 🥺💓

Thank you for posting this. I was on birth control (the pill) for ONE WEEK and it completely changed my hormones. I have been a wreck all week and this helped me so much. Thank you! I’m getting the IUD next month... so hopefully that’s better.

Who is this woman? This really just touched my soul. Thank you for this! I decided to get off birth control back in September 2021 after going through a severely stressful time (career and personal life) and just went off of it blindly. I’m currently facing with weight gain, hair loss, and changes in my skin. Finally consulted with my doctor and received a blood test. Thankfully, all is well with my hormones, however, my vitamin d had depleted immensely. I’m currently on a high dosage of vitamin d to get back on track. My weight gain was a result of hormonal imbalance. I noticed it before consulting my doctor and made the conscious decision of going gluten free. Best decision I’ve ever made. I’m not 100% GF, but I definitely consume it way less. I opt for vegan options as much as I can. Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️

Thank you for talking about this - I have been on the pill for about eight years now. I'm about to finish my pack and I've decided to stop once I've run out, which is absolutely terrifying to me but I think it will be really good for my body. I've forgotten how my body and mind felt before I was taking it! This video made me feel so much better about what to expect.

I was just gushing about how beautiful and clear Jess' skin is and she showed us her zit 😂 Sometimes I forget Jess is also human and not just an angel 🤭💛

Hi Jess, Ty for chatting about this. When I first came to Christ it’s the first thing He told me to do, was get off the pill. I was alone in it. I remember I had stabbing pains all over my body, I felt very sick. However I have very painful periods, to the point where I can pass out, be doubled over in pain but I still trust Him. He told me to do this 8 years ago and still not on the pill. Thanks for being so honest and for the scripture at the end. Very true to my walk right now. God bless you sweet girl xxxx

i’m contemplating going off the pill myself. low libido is definitely one side effect i’ve noticed has gotten worse over the years. i haven’t been in a relationship for quite some time so i’m not sure how i’d be in that situation but i know for a 25 year old, mine should not be this low 🥲 thank you for sharing, this is really helping me make my decision as i feel close to you in some way after watching you for years now 🤍

Girl thank you for this video! I'm currently reading that book and doing my research to get off birth control because it just doesn't feel right for me anymore. I started it to cure my acne and for a few years I was fine but now my libido basically disappeared and I'm experiencing depression and I know it's from the pill. It's scary to get off of it but I know it's the right thing for me. Fingers crossed!

I love that you’re opening up about this! It really shouldn’t be an uncomfortable or “tmi” topic, because nearly all people with a uterus get a period. We’re just trying to make the best of a mostly inevitable situation. Also, pro reading tip: Period Power by Maisie Hill! She wrote a book on how to cooperate with your body and the hormonal stages it goes through. Wonderful book!!!

Last year I stopped taking it and I bled for 3 months straight and had the worst cystic acne. I just ended up getting on! But after reading Dr.Brightens book and doing my own research this time around, I got my period back right away and haven’t had any bad breakouts. It’s almost been a month! Let’s hope it stays this way! Thank you for being so open and honest about your experience Jess! 💛

this video has come at the perfect time! I have been on the pill for a very long time now and I’ve been contemplating having a break from it to see how my body is doing without all the hormones, because I have no idea what my cycle is like without the pill which is scary! I think God is showing me to trust my body and see how I’m doing without the pill. Thank you so much, this has been so helpful💖

I'm so glad I went off birth control, I became so sick, my thyroid became overactive I was constantly eating and the weight was just falling off, my hair was falling out and it took me two years to get my body back to normal. Hope your feeling better, love watching your videos Jess.

Idk if it’s the lightening or what but Jess looks even more beautiful. Like she’s glowing and I love that for her❤️

Jess is the most beautiful inside and out 🥺 love how real she is!!

I have watched you for a few years now and it's sooo nice to hear you talk about these subjects, especially the low libido part. I'm noticed mine change and I've felt so weird and kinda guilty about it so it's so reassuring to know that I'm not the only one. Really appreaciate you talking about it. Loveeeeed the vlog 🥰

I would legit watch an hour long video of you just playing the piano and singing. It’s so calming

I love that you’re sharing your journey through this. I watched so many RU-vid videos when I was thinking about it and doing research and one girls videos helped me so much- so I know you’re going to help so many people! Getting off birth control changed my whole life, and I’m always excited to see someone else feeling those same things! God is using you 💕

I find it interesting seeing your experience because I can't go without the pill. It has improved my period experience so much. I have less pain, they last less long and they're finally regular. I find it interesting seeing how people have different experiences.

i hope you're able to return to australia so soon, i'm thinking of you + sending so much love

Can you also share what you are using or what your doctor recommended for birth control instead of the pill?

sending you love and prayers regarding trying to go to australia! i’m so excited for you and i love how you always shine a light on “god’s timing is perfect “!🥰

Jess you are amazing. Talking openly on such a topic, which is unfortunatelly taken as a tabu nowadays, can help so many girls. As someone who has been struggling with acne for over than 4.5 years as well as painful periods this pill has been recommended to me from both OBGYNs and dermatologists. I have been doubting this in my mind for years, but my inner voice has always stopped me from taking it. Just the idea of putting sth that does not bellong in your body or it is not naturally produsedq doesn't seems right. THANK U SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS xoxoxo

Love that Jess is opening up about real life/ adult stuff on this channel 👏🏼✨ ps. small youtuber here 🥰 and I also happen to have a video all about my natural / non hormonal birth control method that my husband and I have been using and loving for the last 5 years! 🥰

I would recommend The Period Manual Book it explains everything what the pill does to the body and how the period should be and what to eat! I‘m currently reading it and I‘m so amazed by it! ❤️

Hi Jess, love you and just wanted to say you’re such a beautiful person and you’re one of the those few people on the internet I love 💓

I appreciate you talking about more adult issues and hope your videos continue down this path. It’s refreshing and real.

I love you queen, your energy is so warm and comforting, I get so much comfort from watching you. LOVE yA!

the fact that you just posted the second i’m about to take my first dose of birth control. i’m 17 and have endometriosis with periods once about every other week. i’ve been considering the pill but i’ve also been recovering from an ed and depression, so i’m terrified to gain weight and have my depression worsen. i know God is putting me on this path for a reason. you are like an older sister to me and it’s so refreshing to see a christian talking about the subject❤️

thank you for thinking of journaling your experiences even before you know what they will turn out to be, so that it can help someone in the future ☺️💛 also your cover of we will not be shaken at the end was so genuine it made me suddenly emotional HAHA please do a full cover of it some day!

Can you please finish every video with you singing. Not only is your voice beautiful but it was really calming, especially after having such a deep chat. I have PCOS so I totally feel your pain and whilst the pill does help with that I still feel really gross and just sick in other ways when I am on it. Thank you for sharing your journey Jess x

I love the fact that someone will talk about this. Not many do. It can really affect your happiness as well due to cutting off a certain chemical to your brain. I'm so glad you are so happy now and taking your life into your hands ❤

I’m 16 and I have been struggling with really irregular and most of the time nonstop periods since I got it when I was 12. I was on the pill at 13 as well as progesterone pills but that ended up creating more problems with my mental health. A couple months ago I got diagnosed with PCOS and watching your vids in general but also especially on these topics makes me feel like everything will be okay so thank you for this Jess🥰💕

Literally so nice to have such a genuine person just talk about real life stuff you know? Ugh I love these videos!! Does anyone know what apps she uses??

When she mentioned how awkward it is to start a video, I FELT THAT. I've never tried the pill - the only contra I ever did was the pull-out. I didn't know you go through so much during and after the pill. Thanks for sharing this!

i’ve had rosacea since i was about 13 and i never even thought that it may be from my hormones, i’ve tried going gluten free, dairy free, and so many other things. thanks so much for sharing this jess!

Last week I had my first ever ovarian cyst and i was terrified. I had no idea what was happening and the pain Sucked. the doctor recommended going on birthcontrol to help. Watching these videos where super imformative and while it is that im doing the opposite, it also shows me what to look out for. Thank you so much!

I'm a married women and I also want to stop taking birth control and right now I feel so happy to know what I have to expect and also that most symptoms I have, are because of the birth control. thank you Jess, I'm so grateful for this video ❤️

Thanks for sharing, Jess. You're helping a lot of people with your willingness to be transparent and vulnerable 💛

Wow love this side of you! So open and genuine it’s refreshing to see this type of stuff from RU-vidrs nowadays and knowing that you too go through some of the things we go thru🙏🏼✨. Love it!

Please post a video of your hair growth/ hair care routine 😍 Thank you for talking about this topic, I know it’s not easy but it absolutely is so relatable to me. I had all those symptoms too when I was on the pill, so I completely understand 🤍

I love when you are open about this kind of stuff! Girls need to know its apart of life and shouldn't be ashamed!

You’ve really helped me to take a jump and reach out to my doctor about coming off of the pill after eight years!! Thank you for opening up about this xx

not related to the video but I’m still in awe of the aesthetic of your house🥺🤍 lovely people in a lovely home - GOALS!

Getting into my mid 20s now, I really found this video so helpful! Thank you so much for opening up and sharing your heart and experience Jess!

Warning: NOT EVERYONE SHOULD GET off THE PILL. Not everyone can afford to start a family. Not everyone is Jess and gabriel. Do what works for you but don't do something just because your favorite influencer does it.

Jess! i love this type of videos! seeing you so honest and real is so refreshing, I'm obsessed! Lots of love from Chile

I love seeing you open up to us and have this adult conversations. Thank you for being vulnerable with us, it makes me so happy ❤ love u

Dear Jess Thank you for sharing your story and for being so very vulnerable on social media. I hope that in this next season God will Bless You Abundantly. You are my favorite youtuber and I admire you so very much! U are Compasionate, Kind Hearted and Beautiful. Thank you for what u do for your followers. Love you! 💛💛💛

Jess, seriously love much much you opened up about all of this! As someone who is currently dealing with suspected endometriosis and had to go off the pill for various reasons, this is very encouraging! 💕🙌🏼

don’t worry! u don’t seem awkward at all, honestly the intros you make seem more genuine and real compared to people always saying “hi welcome back or welcome to my channel”