Question Posted Saturday November 27 2004, 2:11 pm
i've been on the pill for about 2 weeks now and i was told not to have unprotected sex until i was on the pill for about a month or so. well last night me and my boyfriend were having sex and 2 condoms broke...we were so caught up in the moment that we decided to keep going and he was gonna pull out. well he did and when i looked down it took a couple seconds for him to "go" i'm pretty sure we're safe but what do you think?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Sexual Health and Reproduction category? Maybe give some free advice about: General Sex Questions? Politics_Junkie answered Saturday November 27 2004, 4:24 pm: To begin, I would closely examine the way you and your partner are using condoms. Condoms break very rarely when used correctly. Be sure to follow the directions on the package when putting them on, avoid exposing them to extreme heat or cold and check the expiration date on the package. In regards to the effectiveness of your birth control pills, birth control pills have about a 5% realistic failure rate (and that's after being on them for a full month or more). Before the first month, there is debate as to whether the pill is effective at all. It's important to wait until after your first ovulation on the pill before you expect it to prevent pregnancy. Withdrawal, the method you and your partner used after the condoms broke, is one of the least effective ways to prevent pregnancy because sperm cells are released before ejaculation. To summarize: you could be pregnant and you’ll need to take a test if you miss your period.
In the future, keep in mind that it’s wise to avoid having sex without a condom even when using the pill. The pill does not protect against sexually transmitted disease, and it's not perfect. You can't be too careful. [ Politics_Junkie's advice column | Ask Politics_Junkie A Question ]
KaJabbers! answered Saturday November 27 2004, 4:24 pm: well first of all, even though you're on the pill you should wear protection to protect against STD's. As far as getting pregnant, you should be ok, but I'd keep an eye out just in case. Maybe your boyfriend shouldn't put the condom on so tight to avoid breakage. LUCK! [ KaJabbers!'s advice column | Ask KaJabbers! A Question ]
harvesterofhearts answered Saturday November 27 2004, 2:58 pm: I'm wondering how old you are, and who is telling you it is ok to have unprotected sex just because you are on the pill. The pill will work most, but not all, of the time to keep you from getting pregnant. But it will not EVER work at protecting you from sexually transmitted diseases. You and your boyfriend got so "caught up in the moment" that you were willing to risk getting pregnant in order to enjoy sex without the inconvenience of putting on a third condom. I don't mean to be harsh, but this makes it look like you are not mature enough to handle the potential consequences of an active sex-life. You are taking unecessary risks with your health! Seriously consider using condoms and the pill. Yeah, condoms suck, but they aren't as bad as catching an STD, which run from mildly annoying to life-threatening. Take care of yourself! [ harvesterofhearts's advice column | Ask harvesterofhearts A Question ]
Sherry answered Saturday November 27 2004, 2:16 pm: You might be pregnant, there is always a chance. Take a pregnancy test in like 2 weeks just to be on the safe side. good luck. [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
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