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What age do you think is appropiate to go on birth control?
I'm 15. And have had my period for 3 years. I do have a boyfriend. we plan on having sex eventually. How do I ask my parents without them freaking out? (Please no lectures on why I shouldnt be having sec. Your not my parents)
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Since you said no lectures, I won't preach!
There should be a pregnancy centre of some sort or a woman's clinic that will give you some. Or just book a doctor's appointment on your own and go there on your own time to get them. Its a mature thing to be thinking about the option of birth control before even having sex. Which is what you can tell your parents LATER if you wish to tell them. 15 may be young, but as long as you're protecting yourself, shouldn't really be your parents buisness.
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I think it shows a lot of maturity and responsibility that you want to discuss birth control with your parents. First, be honest with them. If you're sexually active, tell them. If you aren't, tell them too. You say you plan on having sex "eventually". Let your parents know that you want to be prepared for when you do become sexually active. Maybe you could bring your Mom or another trusted adult to the doctor with you and get information about your options together. The more they know, they'll be more apt to let you get birth control. Also, listen to whatever it is they have to say. Don't "argue" why you want to get birth control; talk to them, have a normal conversation. Good luck! :)
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