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ManBearPig
Belgium207 Posts
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REDBLUEGREEN
Germany1903 Posts
On April 07 2009 12:10 CatioN wrote: My ex and i had sex without a condom (was in the heat of the moment kind of thing) and even thou she was on the pill for over a year. I was still shitting my pants for a few weeks waiting to see if she got her period, she did and was so relieved. Even thou the pill is 97 - 99 % effective there is still always that 1% or 3% chance that your launched into parenthood. Also, the pill will make her period come on the same day usually or around a two day margin. You make it seem as if the pill is worse than a condom in effectiveness although it is the other way around and the pill is in fact the safest method. Just check the Pearl-Index it show which are the safest methods: sterilization 0.1 - 0.4 pill 0.1 - 1 loop 0.1 - 2 temperature measurement 1 - 2 condom 3 | ||
TryThis
Canada1522 Posts
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Flaccid
8826 Posts
The pill is extremely effective (usually quoted in the 99.x% range) but requires dedication and discipline on the side of the woman. For some guys, this is a bit of a mind-fuck because you are putting your fate(s) completely in her hands. It's worth it if it's someone you trust, but not so much if you're just horny teens having the "oh shit I don't have a condom" "don't worry, I'm on the pill (wink wink)" types of conversations. As far as side effects go, the only things you ever see listed are a higher risk of heart problems and blood clots - but this has more to do with medical history than anything else. Other minor side-effects might be a touch of nausea, sensitivity, etc. Nothing major. So for what you're looking for, the pill is a good option. You hear the odd horror story of people getting pregnant while on the pill but you can often trace that back to a lazy pill-taker. You *can't* skip a day on the pill and you have to wait a while (I believe about a month or so) after starting to take the drug before having condom-free sex. Either way, it's prescribed by a doctor so any good doc should be able to monitor your lady-friend over the initial period to ensure she isn't experiencing any negative side-effects. | ||
Luddite
United States2315 Posts
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
On April 08 2009 07:52 Flaccid wrote: Most girls I know use an oral contraceptive ("the pill") and unwanted pregnancies are non-existant. The pill is extremely effective (usually quoted in the 99.x% range) but requires dedication and discipline on the side of the woman. For some guys, this is a bit of a mind-fuck because you are putting your fate(s) completely in her hands. It's worth it if it's someone you trust, but not so much if you're just horny teens having the "oh shit I don't have a condom" "don't worry, I'm on the pill (wink wink)" types of conversations. As far as side effects go, the only things you ever see listed are a higher risk of heart problems and blood clots - but this has more to do with medical history than anything else. Other minor side-effects might be a touch of nausea, sensitivity, etc. Nothing major. So for what you're looking for, the pill is a good option. You hear the odd horror story of people getting pregnant while on the pill but you can often trace that back to a lazy pill-taker. You *can't* skip a day on the pill and you have to wait a while (I believe about a month or so) after starting to take the drug before having condom-free sex. Either way, it's prescribed by a doctor so any good doc should be able to monitor your lady-friend over the initial period to ensure she isn't experiencing any negative side-effects. thanks, yes i do trust her alot and she doesnt want any mishaps either so if she does forget it wont be on purpose | ||
Liquid`Drone
Norway28492 Posts
condoms are too big of a hassle for any long term relationship i think, assuming you're both clean of sdts but just test yourself if you've had any relations that could have given you any ;p definitely dont do a 2 year thing or whatever right off the bat, try something else first, if you forget patch or pills then just use condoms for whatever required period, get your gf to talk to gynecologist / doctor about it | ||
Warrior Madness
Canada3791 Posts
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Savio
United States1850 Posts
IUD is also very good. Those 2 are what you should do. Condoms are NO FUN over an extended period of time. Seriously, one of these. Safe, always work, and convenient. | ||
Savio
United States1850 Posts
On April 08 2009 02:23 TryThis wrote: pull out, it always works Don't believe it | ||
Falcynn
United States3597 Posts
So instead of a 1% chance of getting pregnant every time you have sex, it's more like a 1% chance of getting pregnant every year. | ||
CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
i dont know if id feel comfortable mentally relying on coitus interruptus or pulling out, i dont know the details but i guess id rather have the pill or something as a backup incase the precum washes some semen out | ||
EsX_Raptor
United States2801 Posts
On April 08 2009 19:01 CharlieMurphy wrote: Just use the pull-out method, But make sure to google the proper way to use it so you don't do something stupid. that's way too fucking hard | ||
ManBearPig
Belgium207 Posts
On April 08 2009 19:47 JohnColtrane wrote: ive been told that the precum can affect pregnancy. whilst it does not contain any sperm (or at least doesnt contain very much) it may dislodge sperm on the sides of the urethra pipe when the precum is released (its always released when your having sex, its like the lubricant / wetness women get). ive also been told that even pissing doesnt always remove all the left over sperm from previous orgasms i dont know if id feel comfortable mentally relying on coitus interruptus or pulling out, i dont know the details but i guess id rather have the pill or something as a backup incase the precum washes some semen out This is what I always learned in school: precum can contain semen. coitus interruptus is definitely not that safe, if you're gonna use this method for a long period of time there's a chance your gf could get pregnant | ||
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