S/O Birth Control

[meggers5]

Jan 12, 2013 22:51:36 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

For all those who use pull and pray, isn't that super messy? Does it go all over you? Clearly I have issues with the messiness of sex.

It can be directed. Or...um, caught.

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Jan 12, 2013 22:30:10 GMT -5 lyrafrederick said:

www.scarleteen.com/article/reproduction/the_buddy_system_effectiveness_rates_for_backing_up_your_birth_control_with_a_s I always like an excuse to share this magnificent piece of reproductive mathematics lol

HBC Pill + Condoms. My IBS means there are months that my pill absorption is compromised so the condoms are a little extra piece of mind.

Wait.... what? Why have multiple doctors told me I probably have IBS and never mentioned it could fuck with my BCP? For real? O.O

[janegold]

Jan 12, 2013 22:40:09 GMT -5 @stellasmom said:

Withdrawal.

I write that on my obgyn questionnaire and everything. She doesn't give me shit about it because "it seems like its worked so far". Ha.

We've never done anything else and we've never had a scare or unplanned pregnancy.

Mine has no problem with it either. 3.5 years and no issues but we would obviously use a more reliable method if we weren't ok with the possibility of a baby.

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Jan 12, 2013 22:51:36 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

For all those who use pull and pray, isn't that super messy? Does it go all over you? Clearly I have issues with the messiness of sex.

I think choosing where to put it is half of the fun for the dude. Lol.

Splooge wipes off. It's nbd to me,

[lyrafrederick]

In regards to IBS, IBS in itself does not mess with the pill. However, obviously the pill needs to absorb into your system. If you vomit or have diarrhea within about three hours of taking your pill, your protection can be considered compromised. My IBS goes through bouts that are so severe that I can't reliably keep my system under control for that window. Hence, condoms.

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Well, shit. I didn't think about the diarrhea aspect being an issue.

[papie]

condoms. I had an IUD, but it didn't work very well.

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Pill.

[lyrafrederick]

Also, compromised does not necessarily mean "OMG GONNA GET PREGNANT", but it is considered a missed pill. We're a long ways away from being in a position to have a fetus so we just err on the side of caution. I tried the nuvaring for awhile to bypass this problem but it made me legitimately psychotic and gave me auras with my migraines so that was a no go.

[papie]

Jan 12, 2013 22:28:57 GMT -5 bricco said:

I'm surprised by how many people actually say they're not TTCing, but aren't preventing. I guess like, to me, if you're not AVOIDING, so you're having unprotected sex.. that's basically trying.

Yes. We've had this discussion a million times, but I agree. I always roll my eyes at the posts that are all "OMG I am pregnant! Such a surprise, we weren't even trying, just having unprotected sex". DUH.

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Jan 12, 2013 23:02:19 GMT -5 papie said:

Jan 12, 2013 22:28:57 GMT -5 bricco said:

I'm surprised by how many people actually say they're not TTCing, but aren't preventing. I guess like, to me, if you're not AVOIDING, so you're having unprotected sex.. that's basically trying.

Yes. We've had this discussion a million times, but I agree. I always roll my eyes at the posts that are all "OMG I am pregnant! Such a surprise, we weren't even trying, just having unprotected sex". DUH.

LOL.

[hisno1girl]

I hate hate hate when we have to use condoms.

I don't know how people use them.

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I use the ring.


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[gault]

I'm on bc, but we also use spermicide...which surprisingly doubles as a quasi-lube.

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Anal.

[papie]

His, we hate them too, but it is just for 3 months. After the next kiddo, snip snip snip for DH.

[mamasaurus]

Am I the only one who sometimes likes the mess from P&P?

[bleubook]

Lately I've been using infertility. I'm really hoping to change that.

[justsam]

My Mirena is my bff. I've actually got a call in to my doctor tod get it replaced soon. I want Essure, but was told I'm not a good candidate because I likely have PCOS. We don't want kids, so I'd prefer permanent BC. H is not on board with a vasectomy, though.

[fuckyourcouch]

Jan 12, 2013 23:06:12 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Anal.

:-( lol

[papie]

(((bleubook)))

I hope you get your baby soon! hang in there!

[lyrafrederick]

It is true, I swear! I discuss it with my gyn at almost all my yearly appointments. I would not lead ML astray. I think that many people find it is not an issue though, but just something to be aware of. I just had a really hard time finding a single time during the day that I could reliably not have symptoms, and I lean on the vomiting end of the spectrum from nausea so the contents of my stomach are definitely not staying in there lol

So much TMI today, sorry

[janiejones]

I said SS. We were TTTC for the last 4 years, so I'm not sure what we'll do. Before that I had a copper IUD, and before that took Alesse. Apparently I cannot get PG for the next 6 months (because I had to get the MMR vaccine).

My sister reccomended I get a diaphragm.

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Mostly abstinence with a little pull and pray throw in.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

IUD for now. We're contemplating either the snip snip, essure, or both for good measure.

[sewpinkgal]

Pills and condoms when I manage to eff up the pill pack. Ugh.

[awick14]

Jan 12, 2013 22:28:57 GMT -5 bricco said:

I'm surprised by how many people actually say they're not TTCing, but aren't preventing. I guess like, to me, if you're not AVOIDING, so you're having unprotected sex.. that's basically trying.

I agree.

I was on BCP for just over 10 years and now TTC so nothing.

I have used the patch and it just didn't feel right.

[schilauferin]

implanon...for just about 3 years...

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Jan 12, 2013 23:12:12 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

Jan 12, 2013 23:06:12 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Anal.

lol

I love, love miso's sense of humor. :heart:

[chalupabatman]

I'm surprised that I'm the only one using a diaphragm...