"my experience with nexplanon was great, way easier then i thought it would be. if you&#039;re looking into getting the nexplanon birth control option i guarantee you won&#039;t be disappointed. the beginning of the procedure your health care provider will give you a numbing shot usually in your left arm. the numbing part is honestly the &quot;hardest&quot; part of the whole procedure, you&#039;ll feel a tiny pinch and a slight burn, then he/she will wait a couple minutes for it to kick in, then comes the insertion. easy. didn&#039;t feel hardly any thing, took a few seconds to place and boom, you&#039;re done. your health care provider will then place a bandaid over your arm and wrap it up. you might bruise a little but that&#039;s pretty much it."