My girlfriend is talking to her doctor
about getting on birth control pills and I
was wondering if we are safe to have sex
using only the pill. For peace of mind,
i'd love to use a condom, but all condoms
cause me to lose my erection so condoms
are right out. Can I ejaculate inside of
her without having to worry about her
getting pregnant?
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elfin
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 50 Location: Australia
Posted: 03-22-04 17:17pm
Most pill manufacters and doctors will
tell you you are safe after one full month
of taking the pill at the same time
everyday. So you should be ok after a
month.
Keep in mind that tummy upsets and
anti-biotics can affect the pill so if
that happens use a condom for the next 7
days.
Hope that helps.
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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 03-24-04 08:09am
It takes three months for the pill to be
its full 98% effective. But, that is if
she takes it at the same exact time
everyday and does not miss any. Ideally
if you do not want a baby, then use
condoms. And if you find that you
cannot, then maybe use foam or a diaphram
or something else to cover the 2%. Good
luck.
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amber1970
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 15
Posted: 03-24-04 21:19pm
the only advice you should use is the
advice given to your girlfriend when she
gets the pills as each type can vary.
She should get a leaflet giving her all
the info which you should both read.
Condoms are not as effective contraception
as the pill, but they will give protection
against stds.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 03-25-04 06:29am
Amber is right. All of the pills do
vary. Condoms are more effective than
the pill (assuming they do not break!) but
in the event that they may break, then the
pill is definately going to be a good
idea! But, all b/c pills take a full
three months to be 98% effective.
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lolo428
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 6
Posted: 04-01-04 11:59am
I have been on the pill for 3 years now.
I started having sex again about 3 weeks
after I started on it, it does not take 3
months to be effective, it takes about a
month. I believe doctors recommend
waiting until you're on your second pack
of pills. My boyfriend and I do not use
condoms, and I have never gotten pregnant.
I would not worry too much if I were
you, the pill is very effective.
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lolo428
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 6
Posted: 04-01-04 12:01pm
I have been on the pill for 3 years now.
I started having sex again about 3 weeks
after I started on it, it does not take 3
months to be effective, it takes about a
month. I believe doctors recommend
waiting until you're on your second pack
of pills. My boyfriend and I do not use
condoms, and I have never gotten pregnant.
I would not worry too much if I were
you, the pill is very effective.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 04-02-04 06:27am
Well I am glad that you have not gotten
pregnant, but I don't believe that
warrants telling other women not to worry.
Bottom line if you do not want kids,
then use a back up method also. I have
been on the pill for ten years.
As for the three month thing, that was
straight out of my doctors mouth, but
since no one believes it I am not going to
answer that question anymore. Hopefully
you are all right and I am wrong since
people are choosing to not use condoms
after only one week. I hope that none
of you get any unwanted surprises. Good
luck to all.
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tigermoth
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 15
Posted: 04-17-04 23:05pm
On my packet...Jus started it says
protection right away from the first
pill!?
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the only advice you should use is the
advice given to your girlfriend when she
gets the pills as each type can vary.
She should get a leaflet giving her all
the info which you should both read.
Condoms are not as effective contraception
as the pill, but they will give protection
against stds.