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birth control pills?
Where do i get them.I dont want my parents to know i take them though cause then they'll ask me about sex..which is why i want to ge themjust in case???
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Go to the doctor.
I did, an They do not tell your parents.
Go with a friend.
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Well there are all types of places to do it. Yes they would still have to give you an annual papsmear but there are clinics and parenting places. Also next time you go to the doctors you could ask them to suggest places to go but not give them to you there. Good Luck
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To answer your question:
To purchase birth control pills one needs to see a doctor first and usually have a pap smear done. A pap smear is a routine doctor's visit a woman goes to once a year usually to make sure everything is healthy. Before engaging in sex it's very important you have one done any way just to make sure there isn't anything abnormal. They usually check for cancer, abnormal cells caused by HPV, and even cysts.
So, pick up the phone and make an appointment with your local gynecologist to have an exam (or see your regular doctor for a referral). You should be truthful and let them know if you have been sexually active before or if you are planning to become sexually active. They will write you a prescription (that probably will last for 6 months or more) for a birth control pill after the exam. You then take the prescription to your local pharmacy and they will fill it for you. Please follow the directions your doctor instructs exactly.
If you've read what I said above on how to purchase a birth control pill and you think you're not able to see a doctor in fear of parents finding out then you should really reevaulate what you're doing. You will be breaking a bond between your parents, risking your body of catching STDs or getting pregnant (who would you tell then?), and lying. Sex is an adult activity and if you can't be adult enough to tell your family that you are engaging in sex then maybe--just MAYBE--you're not ready to put yourself in that situation.
Before starting sexual activity you and your partner should both be very aware of all possible consequences. It is important to be informed so that nobody is hurt in any way at any time. You should really check out some photos of STDs/STIs and what pregnancy at such a young age does to a woman's body before rushing into things. Like I said, it's better to be informed than to trip into something you're absolutely clueless about.
STDs:
Many people now have STDs or STIs and don't even know it. Mothers can also pass their STDs onto their babies so everyone is pretty much at risk of having something they can pass along to others. It's important to be picky on who you have sexual relations with because if you contract an STD/STI from them then some really bad things can happen--including life-long illness, infertility, and brain deterioration.
No method of birth control is 100% effective. Even if you use two methods of birth control there is still a pregnancy risk. No matter what birth control you use, you also risk contracting an STD or STI.
Here is a list of some super scary facts about STDs. You'd be surprised at how many people now have some sort of STD and how much money we put toward trying to cure them. This is a really interesting link and it gives you a lot of think about and discuss with your partner:
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Here is also a link of photos of various STDs. Most of the photos are of males but there are a few female photos in there. Some are very scary. Don't worry about many photos popping up when you click the link, they're behind other links so you can choose which ones you might want to check out:
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Pregnancy:
One night of sex can result in creating another life or living with a disease the rest of yours. I know many people who lost their virginity and became pregnant (or had gotten the girl pregnant) the same night. They weren't emotionally ready to have children but they made one mistake and they now have a tough road ahead of them trying to make enough money and time for their child. Having a child means being completely selfless because they need 100% of your attention 100% of the time. Having children means major sacrifices, especially in the emotional department.
Even if you think that you can have an abortion if there happens to be a pregnancy, consider the consequences of that action too. Some women suffer major depression for many years after having an abortion. There are cases of women committing suicide years after having an abortion because they couldn't deal with what they had done. Some women become infertile and can no longer have any children. Some really good men refuse to be with a woman who has had an abortion. Throwing a life away because you wanted to have some fun should be an unacceptable option.
You're aware you're not financially and emotionally ready to be a parent or you wouldn't worry about pregnancy. I'm sure you want to give your future children the best possibly life and if you contract an STD you may not be able to have children, may be too sick to raise them completely, or may pass something along to them.
It would be especially scary if your partner impregnated you and then left the relationship for you to handle all of the childcare. Being left with not enough income, time, or emotional support to offer a child is frightening. This scenario is happening like crazy all of the world now. People should try to be more pickier on who they reproduce with so they avoid such horrible situations.
Here are some facts about how much a baby costs within the first year of life; you should really check it out just for future issues as the knowledge could come in very handy:
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Virginity:
Virginity should be more valuable than we make it. It's a special thing that we only get one of no matter what we do. The media feeds us a bunch of crap telling us that if we love someone we should give them our bodies. Instead we should be showing our love in other ways and making wedding night extra special for that person. Contrary to popular belief, sex does not make us attractive, rich, famous, liked, or popular.
Here is a link about some things you should think about before engaging in sex. Even if you've already lost your virginity or are definite on losing it, it's still really interesting to look at. The site really makes you think about things you overlooked before:
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Communication and Knowledge:
Before engaging in any sexual activity you need to sit down and discuss everything with your partners. He needs to be just as informed as you are. He needs to know all of the little details--the good and the bad. Have him check out the links with you if possible so he knows the facts too.
So, sit down with your partner and discuss STDs/STIs (look at some photos), pregnancy expenses (just in case), and having a new sexual encounter (possible loss of virginity).
I wish you luck on becoming more knowledgeable about sexual activity so that we don't see you again here in fear of a pregnancy.
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as the person below me said.. you can go to planned parenthood and get them for free. just type it into google and you can find the one that's nearest to you. also: if your parents do find out you can tell them you wanted them for irregular periods. or you can just ask your parents to buy you them for that reason. because i know a lot of my friends take them because they have irregular periods.
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If your under 18 you can get them at clinics suuch as Planned Parenthood for free. If your over 18, they charge you for them (or you can just get them otehr places).
I'm assuming your uner 18, so just go to one and say you've had a boyfriend for over a year and are planning on having sex soon and you want to be careful. And that your parents dont know about it, because where I live, if you tell them they do, then they charge.
Good luck :)
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Family planning clinics or your doctors will be able to help you out. I know it's not easy to talk to your parents but if you have someone you could confide in it would help you make up your mind.
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