You and your parents both feel that taking/using birth control HEIGHTENS the risk of pregnancy because you might miss a dose?
Do your parents know that you are having unprotected sex, and do not want to conceive?
I'm curious if you have thought through this "feeling" you have? Do you mind talking about this more in-depth with me? If so:
- What is your feeling about having unprotected sex, as this heightens the risk of pregnancy! In fact, this is the way to get pregnant!
What you and your boyfriend are doing is a form of birth control, and is called the "withdrawal method" (or "pull out method"). Some couples can successfully use this type of birth control, but the risks are high for unintended pregnancy, as it is about 70% effective at preventing pregnancy (it is not a method that is easy to use perfectly).
This compares to using condoms, and these are up to 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. Condoms should not break, and if they do, it is usually "user error" from not enough lubrication or not enough space left at the tip for a reservoir.
This compares to using hormonal contraception, which is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. This type of birth control CAN be used consistently and correctly every time; you don't need to miss a dose. One missed dose still results in a 99% effectiveness rate.
I hope this has helped replace some of the myths into facts! I am curious if you are wanting a more reliable form of birth control, so that you are no longer stressed or worried in the future from a possible unintended pregnancy?
Do you still want to talk about your hard nipples, or are they no longer a concern if you are not worried about pregnancy?
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Reisse,
Great to hear back from you!
You and your parents both feel that taking/using birth control HEIGHTENS the risk of pregnancy because you might miss a dose?
Do your parents know that you are having unprotected sex, and do not want to conceive?
I'm curious if you have thought through this "feeling" you have? Do you mind talking about this more in-depth with me? If so:
- What is your feeling about having unprotected sex, as this heightens the risk of pregnancy! In fact, this is the way to get pregnant!
What you and your boyfriend are doing is a form of birth control, and is called the "withdrawal method" (or "pull out method"). Some couples can successfully use this type of birth control, but the risks are high for unintended pregnancy, as it is about 70% effective at preventing pregnancy (it is not a method that is easy to use perfectly).
This compares to using condoms, and these are up to 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. Condoms should not break, and if they do, it is usually "user error" from not enough lubrication or not enough space left at the tip for a reservoir.
This compares to using hormonal contraception, which is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. This type of birth control CAN be used consistently and correctly every time; you don't need to miss a dose. One missed dose still results in a 99% effectiveness rate.
I hope this has helped replace some of the myths into facts! I am curious if you are wanting a more reliable form of birth control, so that you are no longer stressed or worried in the future from a possible unintended pregnancy?
Do you still want to talk about your hard nipples, or are they no longer a concern if you are not worried about pregnancy?
August 22, 2010 - 7:07amThis Comment
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