birth control

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
I'd use it. Especially if you're not sure how you'd feel about getting pregnant. Cash is right, the Pill works, but sometimes a girl's brain doesn't and she forgets to take it at the right time, or forgets the antibiotic she's taking for strep makes the pill not effective, or......

yeah.

Or getting pregnant right now would pose a serious health risk.

Better safe that sorry... I've used the Pill as my only defense before... but I think as I get older, I become more paranoid.

So I take it they still sell it somewhere.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by chideltjen
Is it just me or have they stopped selling KY with spermicide in it? I remember buying some with a previous bf, but the bastard kept it after we broke up. My current bf and I want to stop using condoms (I'm on the pill) but still want that "backup" method, for just in case. I can't find it ANYWHERE. Do Pharmacies keep it behind the counter or something for special requests?

They still have it, at least my local pharmacies do. If Wal-Mart or stores like that don't carry it, you may want to go to more of a mom-and-pop/lcoal chain store and have them order it in. It'll be only a couple bucks more anyway.

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
I'd use it.

I would, too. Best to just be as careful as you can...

[Buttonz]

For anyone who is worried about forgetting the Pill every day, ther are other froms of BC, like the patch and the nuva ring. I'm on my second month of the nuva ring and I love it. My period was lighter and hsorter (though I never had really bad ones), and I don't have to worry about condoms or remembering to take a pill everyday.

If you want more information on it, PM me

[Wine&SilverBlue]

This might be a stupid question but...

what are your thoughts on "pulling out" as a backup method to the pill? I know that on its own it's only somewhat effective, but we want a backup for the pill and aren't a huge fan of condoms.

do those of you on the pill use backup? what do you use?

(p.s. i'm in a monogamous relationship w/ my bf of 2.5+ years and we were both eachother's firsts... so I'm not that concerned about STDs)

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by Wine&SilverBlue
This might be a stupid question but...

what are your thoughts on "pulling out" as a backup method to the pill? I know that on its own it's only somewhat effective, but we want a backup for the pill and aren't a huge fan of condoms.

do those of you on the pill use backup? what do you use?

(p.s. i'm in a monogamous relationship w/ my bf of 2.5+ years and we were both eachother's firsts... so I'm not that concerned about STDs)

My thoughts on pulling out: NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER. It does not work.

I keep hearing that the Today sponge is back on the market but I haven't seen them anywhere. I used them when they were still out several years ago and they're pretty great. There is also Encare -- I'd recommend that over pulling out any day.

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by Wine&SilverBlue
do those of you on the pill use backup? what do you use?

See my question above. I have used the Pill as my only means a few times and I've never been preggo... but these days I'd rather not risk it.

But lube with spermicide was usually my backup method of choice.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by Wine&SilverBlue
This might be a stupid question but...

what are your thoughts on "pulling out" as a backup method to the pill? I know that on its own it's only somewhat effective, but we want a backup for the pill and aren't a huge fan of condoms.

do those of you on the pill use backup? what do you use?

(p.s. i'm in a monogamous relationship w/ my bf of 2.5+ years and we were both eachother's firsts... so I'm not that concerned about STDs)

Hmm...if you really want a backup method, use the spermicide. Plus, it's not as messy as pulling out

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by valkyrie
My thoughts on pulling out: NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER. It does not work.

I totally agree.

If condoms aren't your forte' then definitely try something w/ spermicide. The only thing about spericide is that if you have had U.T.I's before spermicide could potentially cause you to have another one. (Got this info from my doc a few months ago so I don't remember exactly *why* or *what* was it in the spermicide that might help cause another U.T.I., so I guess just keep that in mind if you have had U.T.I's before or whatever or better yet, talk to your doc for other options to use in leiu of pulling out or spermicide or whatever)

One of my friends in college used "pulling out" as her "backup" but really, it did her no good b/c ... well, let's just say it didnt work. It's totally possible she didn't take her pills on time or whatever that could have contributed to it, but she thought pulling out would make it ok, and it didnt.

Also, be safe when it comes to sex... there are all kinds of crazy diseases going around out there.

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by texas*princess
Also, be safe when it comes to sex... there are all kinds of crazy diseases going around out there.

Yes, guys, please be safe...even if you don't think you have anything, you still might be carrying HPV, which most of the sexually-active population has. Most people don't have any symptoms or any adverse effects, but in others (like myself) it causes cancer, which is not fun to deal with.

[Buttonz]

If you want a backup to your hormonal method of BC, pulling out isn't the way to go. True lube with spermicide, it seems to be the best. My Bf & I are fine just using hormonal BC though.

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by texas*princess
If condoms aren't your forte' then definitely try something w/ spermicide. The only thing about spericide is that if you have had U.T.I's before spermicide could potentially cause you to have another one. (Got this info from my doc a few months ago so I don't remember exactly *why* or *what* was it in the spermicide that might help cause another U.T.I., so I guess just keep that in mind if you have had U.T.I's before or whatever or better yet, talk to your doc for other options to use in leiu of pulling out or spermicide or whatever)

Good to know re: the UTIs. I remember reading somewhere that if you go to the bathroom before and after sex, you can reduce the risk of getting a UTI. Since it seems I'm prone to everything these days, I do it.

Being a diabetic sucks sometimes... and it comes with a whole bag of disfuction...

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by chideltjen
Good to know re: the UTIs. I remember reading somewhere that if you go to the bathroom before and after sex, you can reduce the risk of getting a UTI. Since it seems I'm prone to everything these days, I do it.

Yea, I've also read that it's good to use the restroom after sex b/c during sex bacteria is sometimes pushed back there, and using the restroom helps flush it out.

I've definitely tried staying away from spermicide b/c my first U.T.I was the worst, and I def. want to make sure I don't get another one of those!

[ilovemyglo]

Originally posted by Buttonz
For anyone who is worried about forgetting the Pill every day, ther are other froms of BC, like the patch and the nuva ring. I'm on my second month of the nuva ring and I love it. My period was lighter and hsorter (though I never had really bad ones), and I don't have to worry about condoms or remembering to take a pill everyday.

If you want more information on it, PM me

I've been on this for three years now...
It is an absolute GOD SEND.
I suck at taking a pill everyday- you just put this in, leave it for three weeks, throw it away, have your period and repeat.
Absolute GODSEND.

[SweetyD]

Ya know.. i think any guy who bitches about how he hates using condoms should really read a forum like this to see all the shit us gals go through!