Hi guys,
I've read a couple of comments and I think it's really worrying...
There's only one sure way to make sure you don't get pregnant and that's to have your own contraception and to make sure he wears a condom as well. Neither are 100% effective but if you do both then you'll be as safe as possible. I don't know what the system is where you live, but you should be able to go to your doctor or a family planning clinic and get the contraceptive pill and free condoms at any age if you say you're sexually active or are planning on starting.
Doctor-patient confidentiality means they can't tell anyone so don't worry about anyone finding out. There is also a small implant you can have put in your arm to stop you getting pregnant. It doesn't hurt and you can't see it at all so nobody will know you have it. This would be best if you think you won't remember to take the pill every day. It lasts for 3 years so once it's in you can't get pregnant for 3 years.
However, the pill/implant only protects you against pregnancy!!! There are lots of nasty infections that you can still get if the guy doesn't wear a condom - the worst is HIV/Aids which is life-threatening and there is no cure for it. Please, even if you aren't having full sex, even if he isn't coming inside you - make sure he wears a condom. If he doesn't wear a condom you can catch any infections or diseases that he's got. Some infections can make it impossible to have children later in life (when you might want them). You wouldn't want to risk your health like that when it's so simple to protect yourself.
I know guys can be pushy sometimes about things like this, but guys come and go, and you're the one left with the health problems or a baby at the end of it.
First, don't let anyone pressure you into having sex if you're not ready for it. If they truly like you and respect you then they will want to wait until you feel happy to have sex. Secondly, if you are happy to do it, make sure you have your own contraception and that they ALSO USE A CONDOM. Again, if they refuse to wear one it's for selfish reasons and they are not thinking about you. Don't be pushed around.
I know someone who had to have an abortion and whatever your views are about it, she was really messed up for a long time. Don't put yourself in a position where you are deciding whether to abort your baby. It's not worth the pain to yourself or the child.
Don't be scared to tell him how you feel and what you want. If he ignores you then he doesn't care about you, which means he's not worth your time and not worth risking your health for.
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Hi guys,
I've read a couple of comments and I think it's really worrying...
There's only one sure way to make sure you don't get pregnant and that's to have your own contraception and to make sure he wears a condom as well. Neither are 100% effective but if you do both then you'll be as safe as possible. I don't know what the system is where you live, but you should be able to go to your doctor or a family planning clinic and get the contraceptive pill and free condoms at any age if you say you're sexually active or are planning on starting.
Doctor-patient confidentiality means they can't tell anyone so don't worry about anyone finding out. There is also a small implant you can have put in your arm to stop you getting pregnant. It doesn't hurt and you can't see it at all so nobody will know you have it. This would be best if you think you won't remember to take the pill every day. It lasts for 3 years so once it's in you can't get pregnant for 3 years.
However, the pill/implant only protects you against pregnancy!!! There are lots of nasty infections that you can still get if the guy doesn't wear a condom - the worst is HIV/Aids which is life-threatening and there is no cure for it. Please, even if you aren't having full sex, even if he isn't coming inside you - make sure he wears a condom. If he doesn't wear a condom you can catch any infections or diseases that he's got. Some infections can make it impossible to have children later in life (when you might want them). You wouldn't want to risk your health like that when it's so simple to protect yourself.
I know guys can be pushy sometimes about things like this, but guys come and go, and you're the one left with the health problems or a baby at the end of it.
First, don't let anyone pressure you into having sex if you're not ready for it. If they truly like you and respect you then they will want to wait until you feel happy to have sex. Secondly, if you are happy to do it, make sure you have your own contraception and that they ALSO USE A CONDOM. Again, if they refuse to wear one it's for selfish reasons and they are not thinking about you. Don't be pushed around.
I know someone who had to have an abortion and whatever your views are about it, she was really messed up for a long time. Don't put yourself in a position where you are deciding whether to abort your baby. It's not worth the pain to yourself or the child.
Don't be scared to tell him how you feel and what you want. If he ignores you then he doesn't care about you, which means he's not worth your time and not worth risking your health for.
January 25, 2012 - 10:25amThis Comment
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