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Birth Control...
I'm 17 and female, and I'm really thinking about going on the pill. However, I do NOT want to start taking it because I'm sexually active. I am NOT sexually active and I'm still a virgin.
The reason I want to start it is to regulate my period. I've had it for 4 years now and it has never been regular.
I just don't know how to talk to my mom about it and that is what I need help with. I'm afraid she'll assume that I'm sexually active and think terrible things about me or something...
Any suggestions? =)
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Just tell her. Don't be sneaky about it, just be up front.
Tell her you want birth control to regulate your period. Tell her that you're not sexually active & don't have plans to be anytime soon.
Don't be scared. I'm sure she'd be relieved to hear why you want it. Not all moms freak out, give her a little more credit. :)
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Do you have a boyfriend? If not, point this out to her when you ask.
If I were you, I'd be subtle and sneaky about asking. It may take longer, and it's a bit embarrassing, but this is what my boyfriend told me to do when I wanted to go on birth control.
Just keep complaining to your Mum about having an irregular period. Make it out to be one of the worst things in your life.
She might then offer to take you to the doctor. If not, say something along the lines of 'hey Mum, this is sort of awkward to ask because of what birth control is really for....but I heard it regulates periods. Is this true?' and go from there.
Where you live, can't you go by yourself anyway? In Australia, as soon as you hit 16 you can go to the doctor without a parent. I was 16 when I did this, and got the birth control pills by myself (yeah I didn't follow my boyfriend's advice)
Anyway good luck, and bc works wonders with regulating periods. Mine was whack for about 4 years as well.
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Here's how you could tell her:
Go up to her. Say:
You: Mom, I want to talk to you about something.
Her: Yes?
You: Well, I want to go on the pill...
Her: WHAT?!
You: Before you freak out, it's not because I'm sexually active. I'm a virgin and I'm not going to be sexually active.
Her: Ok...
You: I want to regulate my period. That's why I want to be on it. Maybe we can talk to my doctor about it or something to figure out the best solution.
If you're mature, your mom will probably listen to you.
--Jack
(17/m)
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