Right now, just condoms because I am not in a relationship with anyone that can get me pregnant. However, just to be safe, we use condoms vaginally. If I was in a situation where I was with a guy and having vaginal penetrative sex more often, I would go on birth control
What method of Birth Control do you use?
02/25/2013
BC pills- I really should think about getting an IUD since it would save me a ton of money! I have spent around $1,500 on the pill over the past 5 years.
02/28/2013
I just got the implant last week. The weirdness of getting a tiny foreign object in your arm is totally worth three years!!
03/01/2013
I am on the Depo shot.
03/01/2013
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We used condoms mostly, and Vaginal Contraceptive Film, which is awesome.
Originally posted by
MilitaryLove
I am thinking about getting the implant (a tube in your arm that is good for 3 years). But I want to see what everyone else uses and why. Also, does anyone have any bad experiences with the implant?
03/01/2013
None-I'm pregnant! When I deliver, I'm getting an IUD.
03/01/2013
I got the implant just under a year ago...
It's fantastic! I had a few problems in the beginning with unpredictable bleeding...2 weeks on, 2 weeks off sort of thing, but I gave it time to settle (it didn't), and then went to my doctor.
She put me on a 3-month course of pills...I had a one-week withdrawal bleed when I stopped them, and I've had no periods ever since!
I've had a few mood swings, and a little weight gain, but honestly for me it's worth it for 3 years of highly effective birth control that I don't have to worry about remembering each day/week/month.
When this one expires, I'll be considering an IUD or another implant. I really like the long-term options.
It's fantastic! I had a few problems in the beginning with unpredictable bleeding...2 weeks on, 2 weeks off sort of thing, but I gave it time to settle (it didn't), and then went to my doctor.
She put me on a 3-month course of pills...I had a one-week withdrawal bleed when I stopped them, and I've had no periods ever since!
I've had a few mood swings, and a little weight gain, but honestly for me it's worth it for 3 years of highly effective birth control that I don't have to worry about remembering each day/week/month.
When this one expires, I'll be considering an IUD or another implant. I really like the long-term options.
03/02/2013
condoms around ovulation and pull out otherwise
03/02/2013
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Well unless you are in a monogamous relationship and you've both been tested, you should use condoms regardless, as I'm sure other people have mentioned. I use both condoms and bc pulls because that is what I can afford right now with student health insurance. I have been considering an IUD though.
Originally posted by
MilitaryLove
I am thinking about getting the implant (a tube in your arm that is good for 3 years). But I want to see what everyone else uses and why. Also, does anyone have any bad experiences with the implant?
03/02/2013
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Birth control and condoms
Originally posted by
MilitaryLove
I am thinking about getting the implant (a tube in your arm that is good for 3 years). But I want to see what everyone else uses and why. Also, does anyone have any bad experiences with the implant?
03/04/2013
Just got the implant....not too bad getting it in...I love it!!
03/11/2013
I just take birth control pills.
03/11/2013
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Condoms
Originally posted by
MilitaryLove
I am thinking about getting the implant (a tube in your arm that is good for 3 years). But I want to see what everyone else uses and why. Also, does anyone have any bad experiences with the implant?
03/11/2013
I am currently on Depo but am considering switching to a diaphragm soon because depo is giving me weird symptoms. My cousin had the implanon implant and had it removed within four months because it gave her extreme headaches and made her so moody she would scream at her newborn son. I was thinking about getting it but not after seeing her experience.
03/12/2013