I need help with um...woman things
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Um, no. It's the same effectiveness, not more.You could try switching to an IUD. That form of birth control is literally more effective than sterilization.0 -
Aha, thanks folks for pointing out the OP means pill and condom! Sorry OP, in England we always say doubling up to mean using two, I didn't click. As you were!
We say that in the US, too, but she mentioned being on the pill, so in context that was how I took it. I was confused at first, too, though.0 -
I wouldn't worry so much, sounds like you two are always very careful.
After I had my two kids I got my tubes tied, less of a hassle.0 -
I'll never understand how woman can let us have sex with them...
I would never have sex if I was a woman....0 -
Pull out method is more effective than you think. If you have a pill and a condom you're fine. Chill.0
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I'll never understand how woman can let us have sex with them...
I would never have sex if I was a woman....
That's because you like girls silly!0 -
Well first off, go to the doctor and talk to him/her about your spotting. It might be normal or it might be due to another condition. But talking to a doctor is sure to give you some peace of mind.
Secondly, you are young, and I'm going to presume that you haven't been having sex for long. In time, you will eventually develop some confidence in your birth control methods. If you are using both the pill and condoms, then you are pretty safe. Of course, nothing is ever 100%, but the odds of you becoming pregnant using both the pill AND condoms are pretty astronomical. I have successfully prevented pregnancy with far less.0 -
I'll never understand how woman can let us have sex with them...
I would never have sex if I was a woman....
That's because you like girls silly!
I mean because women can get the worst STD of all, pregnancy!0 -
Pull out method is more effective than you think. If you have a pill and a condom you're fine. Chill.
this, exactly.0 -
BJ's, Anal, or morning after pills.0
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BJ's, Anal, or morning after pills.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ... forget the after pills!!!!!!!!!0 -
Ok, so my boyfriend and I always use double protection when we have sex. Nothing has ever broke and I am very good with taking my pills. I have just started spotting and it's about two weeks before my period. Every month I get scared that I could be pregnant, but I have never been! And I've spotted before! What can I do to try and relax about this? I know that if I stop having sex, I wouldn't have to worry. But like, who the heck wants to do that!? Please, I'd love some help!
You're right...nobody wants to quit! lol Don't worry!! There's no reason to! The pills are probably the reason you're spotting...I'm 99.9% confident in that! Not really sure how you can quit obsessing...maybe Google some info, talk to your doctor, learn more about it. Good lucK!
Seriously, NO reason for you to worry!!
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To be honest, the extent to which you worry sounds quite over the top, have you considered tackling WHY this is such a worry to you? If there are underlying issues, recognising them will help you stop panicking.
Aside from that, there is little point in worrying over something you are already doing all you can to prevent anyway. In fact, stress and worry can actually cause periods to be erratic. Calm down and you may find they become more regular.
the WHY is likely because she is only 18 years old, and a baby at that age is an INSANELY difficult life change to deal with.
Hell, I'm 37 and the thought of another pregnancy is enough to make me nauseous.0 -
I'll never understand how woman can let us have sex with them...
I would never have sex if I was a woman....
That's because you like girls silly!
I mean because women can get the worst STD of all, pregnancy!
SMH. It's a good thing you're cute0 -
Talk to your doctor.0
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I've always spotted right before my period. My husband is nuts about me getting pregnant even though I'm on the nuvaring. He pulls out EVERY TIME, it drives me nuts. Anyway, I'm sure your fine...if you really don't want to wait for your period you can buy a pregnancy test but spotting has always been normal for me. Ever since I've been on BC I've stopped worrying.
I know how you feel though, I used to worry like hell when we were just dating and only used spermicide and condoms.0 -
LMAO at all of it....0
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You freak out every time you spot? And it happens regularly? I wouldn't even worry about it until and unless you skip a period.Ok, so my boyfriend and I always use double protection when we have sex. Nothing has ever broke and I am very good with taking my pills. I have just started spotting and it's about two weeks before my period. Every month I get scared that I could be pregnant, but I have never been! And I've spotted before! What can I do to try and relax about this? I know that if I stop having sex, I wouldn't have to worry. But like, who the heck wants to do that!? Please, I'd love some help!
Just calm down. It's unlikely you're going to end up pregnant if you take your pill every day and use condoms.
^^ This
Also, stress can screw up your hormones, and therefore your cycle as well.0 -
LMAO at all of it....
Same.0 -
To be honest, the extent to which you worry sounds quite over the top, have you considered tackling WHY this is such a worry to you? If there are underlying issues, recognising them will help you stop panicking.
I agree, what's behind this panic?0 -
Also, stress can screw up your hormones, and therefore your cycle as well.
I forgot to mention this as well. Stressing out can also delay your period. Although I don't know if it will if your on BC0 -
He pulls out EVERY TIME, it drives me nuts.
^^This... it's a public service to stay in until the job is done.0 -
We had six children before we figured out what was causing it. We'll still trying to ease down, but it's not working well.0
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Are you on the pill?I always spot 2 weeks before my period ever since my first one. It's very normal to spot 2 weeks before.0 -
I think you've made it clear you like anal.:huh:
Otherwise the only suggestions I have for alleviating the anxiety is the same suggestion I would give to someone who's afraid of flying... look up the stats for the effectiveness of the methods of birth control you're using. Understanding that the risks are very low when they are used effectively, and repeating these stats to yourself when you start to freak out, should be somewhat helpful.
Or just switch to anal0 -
You freak out every time you spot? And it happens regularly? I wouldn't even worry about it until and unless you skip a period.Ok, so my boyfriend and I always use double protection when we have sex. Nothing has ever broke and I am very good with taking my pills. I have just started spotting and it's about two weeks before my period. Every month I get scared that I could be pregnant, but I have never been! And I've spotted before! What can I do to try and relax about this? I know that if I stop having sex, I wouldn't have to worry. But like, who the heck wants to do that!? Please, I'd love some help!
Just calm down. It's unlikely you're going to end up pregnant if you take your pill every day and use condoms.
Ditto..although I concieved while taking the pill..and I took it religiously. Had my tubes tied this past fall. The BC pills were making me gain weight and I felt tired and snarky all the time..feel better being "hormone free"
This is why people like OP (and me ffs) FREAK OUT. OH GOD.0 -
In my experience, the pill regulates my period even under stress. My grade school experience was very stressful to the point where I would skip for 2 or 3 months, only having my period during holiday breaks or the summer. In college, I started using birth control and found that, regardless of how much stress I was under, my period was about the same every month.0
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You could try switching to an IUD. That form of birth control is literally more effective than sterilization.
:noway: not sure how anything temporary is more effective than sterilization? Although, see my previous comment - if it's gonna happen it's gonna happen!0 -
If you're still freaking out despite using adequate methods of birth control, please stop having sex temporarily and re-evaluate. You're not ready to be having sex if you're constantly freaking out over birth control and worrying about your body's little quirks. Knowledge is power. I recommend checking out a good education site like Scarleteen.This is why people like OP (and me ffs) FREAK OUT. OH GOD.
Lolol, excuse you?0 -
You have to find a way to just let go. The pill is 99% effective- when used CORRECTLY. Those horror stories where "everyone knows someone who got pregnant on the pill" yaddah yaddah is crap. They either missed one pill, was inconsistent, on an antibiotic (which reverses effects of bc), or didn't let the bc work up in their system for the recommended 2-3 months. If they say they were perfect w/the pill, they're probably lying to cover up for their mistake because they're embarrassed. I've been using the condom and bc method for 6 years, and nothing has happened *knock on wood* (hehe no pun intended). I think what finally got me to just let go of that stress is one time, our condom broke and I had my yearly about 2 weeks later. I expressed my concern to the gyno and asked if I should take a test, and without hesitation she simply just said no as long as I've taken my bc consistently, and she literally wasn't worried at all and didn't recommend anything. That is how much faith gynos have in bc if they're taken properly.0
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