Once you go back on the pill you can resume sex normally-- there really is never a need to go without sex for a month. What is recommended is that the very first time you start your pack, since your body needs time to recognize and adjust to the pill, that you use a condom for the first 2 weeks. At this point it is entirely up to you if you'd like to be extra cautious and use a backup method for two weeks-- otherwise you should be fine by simply resuming your birth control pills.
A little side note on the alarm-- sometimes it helps to go back to the good ol' pen and paper method. If you have a paper calendar (like I can't seem to let go of) log in your period dates and pill times. For example, if you post your calendar somewhere in the kitchen, every morning you may be reminded to take your pill when you walk in. Write something like "BCP 9am" on it every day, then cross it out or put a check mark next to it once it actually gets done. Some people who cannot depend on their alarms will resort to this and it actually works better for them.
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Dear Anon,
Once you go back on the pill you can resume sex normally-- there really is never a need to go without sex for a month. What is recommended is that the very first time you start your pack, since your body needs time to recognize and adjust to the pill, that you use a condom for the first 2 weeks. At this point it is entirely up to you if you'd like to be extra cautious and use a backup method for two weeks-- otherwise you should be fine by simply resuming your birth control pills.
A little side note on the alarm-- sometimes it helps to go back to the good ol' pen and paper method. If you have a paper calendar (like I can't seem to let go of) log in your period dates and pill times. For example, if you post your calendar somewhere in the kitchen, every morning you may be reminded to take your pill when you walk in. Write something like "BCP 9am" on it every day, then cross it out or put a check mark next to it once it actually gets done. Some people who cannot depend on their alarms will resort to this and it actually works better for them.
Good Luck!
April 4, 2010 - 6:47amThis Comment
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