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I am 21/F and I have been sexually active for a little over 2 and a half years. I started out on "the pill" way before but due to my hectic schedule and general forgetfulness I didn't feel that it was a smart choice for contraceptive measures once I became sexually active.
I now have implanon implanted in my arm and have for a little over a year. My only complaint is that it makes my period very irregular, which my gyno told me was normal.
Now that I have a steady boyfriend and we have both been tested for STDs we have sex on a regular basis. I am really not a fan of condoms so we have sex without them. I did a lot of research and consultation with my gynecologist and have been reassured that having your (STD free) partner ejaculate inside of you is safe as long as the implant is not expired. I really, really enjoy having my boyfriend finish inside of me, I find it incredibly pleasurable and it feels very intimate to me, but I am still concerned because of how irregular my periods are. I'm not sure if it is worth the paranoia anymore and I feel very conflicted. My boyfriend has told me if it makes me uncomfortable we can go back to still "pulling out" but I feel silly after I have already been told that it makes no difference to "pull out" - that is what my gyno and Planned Parenthood has said.
Does anyone else struggle with this paranoia? I know some people will say that if sex makes you nervous you shouldn't be having sex, but I don't find that to be reasonable. I love sex, I practice safe sex, and I want to be able to enjoy it the way that I feel fit. If anyone else has routines or tips that help them deal with their irregular periods or any relevant insight I would be very grateful. Thank you! (link)
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If reliable information is not reassuring, then the issue must be psychological.
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Yes I am aware that the issue is in my head. I don't really think you meant for this to be helpful advice but thank you for taking the time!
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