"i have tried many birth control methods (the pill, an iud, nuvaring, etc.) and i hated every one of them until i got the nexplanon. i&#039;ve had it for a couple of months and i can&#039;t even feel the rod inside my arm. i have very minimal side effects (occasional spotting) and i even lost some weight. i also don&#039;t feel different, emotionally, which is good. overall, this is by far the best birth control i have ever tried."