Don't Think It's True But to Be Sure Posted: 06-09-06 22:35pm
I know not everyone knows everything about
everything but I was talking to someone
younger (stupid idea I think) about birth
control. Now I don't think she was right
but she was saying using birthcontrol and
condoms barely decreases your chances of
not geting pregnant. She was 14 so she
was all about just not having it. And
told me that. So am I crazy to think its
the best bet besides not having sex at
all?
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rasuyoung
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Posted: 06-10-06 00:57am
Your friend is indeed misinformed, but it
sounds as though she might have been
taught abstinence-only education. As for
you, it's a personal choice to have sex
and one that shouldn't be taken lightly.
If you make that choice, use protection
in the form of condoms (because the pill
does .N.O.T protect against
sexually-transmitted diseases) and be sure
you feel emotionally prepared for the
experience.
If you are on a reliable form of birth
control (like the .Pill, .Patch, or an
.Iud and take it correctly, your chances
of pregnancy are very low. Combined
with the use of condoms, your chances of
pregnancy are nearly impossible.
Certain things do reduce the effectiveness
of birth control pills, like antibiotics,
st. John's wort, and some anti-seizure
medications. Discuss methods of birth
control and their effectiveness with your
doctor if you have any questions, as
he/she can provide reliable information.
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jessicamarie
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Posted: 06-10-06 09:51am
Good. Thank you.
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Carifairy
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Posted: 06-10-06 14:38pm
A lot of younger peoples born to religious
homes are taught that birth control is
evil and does not work, same for
condoms...
Birth control stops ovulation, no egg no
pregnancy..Perhpas you should educate her
=) or if the stress is too much wait
till she's older
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jessicamarie
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Posted: 06-10-06 15:04pm
I would tell her but shes too stuborn and
well there's no use in me aruging with a
14 year old. I'm almost an adult(18!!)
but she doesn't care. Haha
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Carifairy
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Posted: 06-10-06 16:46pm
It is a shame that she will not learn...
But it is not your problem, although I
know you probably wanna educate her for
her own good.
The pope refuses to say it is okay for
condoms to be used to prevent aids in
africa, why his stupid opinion counts
anyway is beyond me.. Many places in
africa are catholic, and in catholicism
you have to have natural sex, no
withdrawal, condoms etc....
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cherry88
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Posted: 06-11-06 04:33am
Yeah...Catholics....What they say and do
are two totally different things. My best
mate is catholic and she is the condom
queen lol!!! Condoms are the best things
since sliced bread.
