The "should do's" of sex in terms of contraception?...?
Question:
I was wondering about the "should do's" of sex in terms of contraception.
Do you have to be on the pill?
If you're not on the pill and have intercourse, do you have to have the morning after pill?
etc, etc. I think it's evidentual I am clueless on this topic, so I would greatly appreciate some help here!
Can anyone enlighten me?
Answers:
You are not going to get all your sex and contraceptive information from answers, and I really hope you are not going to try. The Sex Book: A no-nonsense guide for teenagers by Jane Pavanel is £5.99 on Amazon and might be helpful.
The pill, the implant, the coil etc
all different types of contraceptions
But remember nothjing is 100%
The morning after pill is fine if you have the odd accident and forget to take your pill or something like that
you dont have to go on the pill its only one form of contraception there are others you dont have to take the morning after pill unless your not using any contraception at all or something happens like the condom splits etc check out these sites they'll probably help more than my answer
http://www.thinkcontraception.ie...
http://www.contracept.info/
I think you should make an appointment with your local sexual health clinic. They can give you all the information that you will need.
I suggest at all times using a condom when having sex, whether you are on the pill, injection or implant. This is the only way to avoid getting STD's.
Equally, if not more, important is the issue of STDs.
Always insist on wearing a condom by yr partner. Don't trust anyone with it. BCpills may give you freedom from fear of preg, but it should not make you careless.
Good luck! (Wish I could be of some practical help!)
The biggest 'should do' is have your partner use a condom to protect yourself from disease/infection!! Speak to your doctor/family planning nurse about the most suitable form of birth control for your needs. Good luck!!
You can go on the pill if you wish, there are lots of methods of contraception, different pills, coil, injection, patch etc etc
or you can just get your sexual partner to use a condom everytime you have sex!
the morning after pill should only be used in an emergency it isnt a method of contraception, if you didnt use a condom and your not on the pill you dont use it.
i suggest maybe going and seeing a doctor or a nurse or somebody, they will be best to advise you on what is right for you
Ok everyone above is right but I think you need it to be clearer:
The pill works to manipulate the hormones inside your body which make it possible for you to have a baby so that you won't. It is not a foolproof method but it is the most reliable.
Therefore the pill can only help pregnancy 99% of the time.
There are also other birth control things such as the coil which you could use instead (talk to your doctor for more info about this).
You can have sex with just a condom since a condom protects both against pregnancy and STD (sexually transmitted diseases) BUT it is safer if you also use the pill especially if the condom ever rips...
Only a condom can prevent STD's most of the time (no birth control is ever 100% guranteed although they have a very high rate of success).
Therefore you should make your partner wear a condom every time unless he has been tested against STD's and has been given the all clear. You can't trust anyone except maybe a long term partner about these things. They might not even know themselves that they have an STD so stay safe and make them wear a condom and take the pill for maximum security.
The morning after pill is used when you haven't taken any precautions or he was only wearing a condom and it split etc.. it is to be taken a maximum of 72hours after sexual intercourse. The faster it is taken the higher chance of success. Go to your local chemist in the morning.
I suggest you talk to an expert though just so that you know everything and are clear about it all. Remember your happiness and health is at stake so don't be shy!
Good luck!
There are various mthods of contraception with pros and cons, no single method can guarrentee that you will not get pregnant. The advantages of using a condom is that it is a barrier to catching std from your partner, the pill is about 95% effeicient in preventing pregnacy but iit s does not prevent the possibility of catching std from your partner.
I would advise the pill or a coil in a long term relationship and would advise condems at the start of a relationship, they are made very thin these days and any partner who complains that he does not feel anything wearing one is lying to to you.
The most important thinfg about making love for the first time is only do it if it sure what you want to do, do not be bullied or blackmailed in to it, it is your body and only should decide when you want to make love.
Finally please don`t fall for the two oldest cons in the world you dont love me if we dont make love, the other one is you can`t get pregnant standing up.
Enjoy your relationships and good luck to you and remember it is your body.
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