I was just wondering what would be the best method of protection during intercourse to not get pregnant. My question only deals with preventing pregnancy, my boyfriend and I have been checked and are healthy and clean. The only thing is we both are not a huge fan of condoms. And i dont like the idea of something being lodged inside me as a disk or something. So I was thinking maybe I should try 'the pill'. But i'm not sure how effective it is and am not positive where to get it. And I do not want to ask my doctor to prescribe birth control pills.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Sexual Health and Reproduction category? Maybe give some free advice about: General Sex Questions? THINKPOSITIVE7 answered Saturday July 31 2010, 12:13 am: Hello, so sorry for the late response, have been really busy lately. Hope I can still be of aid to you. Taking the pill is a great idea, its very effective and safe to use. I would recommend however that if you do decide to use the pill that you make sure that you refrain from sex when you have missed or skipped a pill or two. Skipping pills alters your hormone levels and can cause a release of an egg and will therefore increase the porbability for pregnancy. Another recommendation I would like to provide is to use the pull out method if possible with your boyfriend whenever possible to further decrease the probability of pregnancy as well..that way there is a slim to none chance of you getting pregnant because no egg is being released(if you have not skipped any pills) and there is no sperm to fertilize an egg. The pull out method isnt mandatory but is just a suggestion if you would like to take extra precaution. Unfortunately the only method to getting birth control pills is to ask your doctor for a prescription and possibly going to a local planned parenthood for cheaper prices than a pharmacy.Here is the link to Planned Parenthood if you would like to take a look at it ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)). I know it can be awkard to ask your doctor for a prescription of birth control pills and having your parents know you are having sex can also be a challenge but in the long run asking for the pills will be more worth it than getting pregnant. If you are not able to ask your doctor for a prescription than I would say try to make the best of using condoms by using a variety of them(ribbed,his and her pleasure, twisted pleasure, flavored) just to change things up. You can also try using the pull out method, but I must admit it is fairly risky because the precum that a guy secretes before orgasm can also cause pregnancy. I am not sure which options are best in your situation, but I hope I helped, you can send me a private message at anytime if you need further guidance for whichever option you choose. :)goodluck! [ THINKPOSITIVE7's advice column | Ask THINKPOSITIVE7 A Question ]
OhMyLucyDarling answered Friday July 16 2010, 9:04 pm: For birth control you should schedule an appointment with your gyocologist.
Remember, Even birth control doesn't always bail you out from pregnancy. The birth control pill I believe is 98% effective. Using a condom will prevent STD's...Birth control won't. Be smart remember it only takes ONE time and that ONE time can be on birth control too. [ OhMyLucyDarling's advice column | Ask OhMyLucyDarling A Question ]
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