The condom dun dun dun...

I don't know if I read this wrong or not, but I don't know why you'd be annoyed with my post... I was pretty much saying the same thing you are...

 

ROFLMAO

Words of wisdom. Seriously.

It doesn't sound like your boyfriend is handling his share of the responsibility. You're taking the pill...hormones... and you're wondering if there's something else you can do to protect yourself...because you don't want to get pregnant, but you don't want to burden him with any responsibility?

No...I know that's harsh. You are just trying to be very responsible. And that's really great. It just annoys me that it takes two to tango, but all of the resposibilty falls on you. You're 17. How old is he? Does he want to start a family? In high school? I think you need to follow Drumminmama's advice. Stand up for yourself. If he wants some, he'll do it.

 

This doesn't work for everyone. My periods were completely unpredictable. I never had a regualr cycle, ever. Even on the pill.

I think the rythm method is only for people who wouldn't mind if they got pregnant!

 

Yeah, and on most Pills you don't ovulate...so tracking your cycle would be a little tricky...

 

naturallamb all the way.

they're expensive. they're priced best at wal-mart. $7.40 for 3. that's a deal.

 

so a man has no say about anything. good grief. i get the condom thing but still, why do women have to be jerks about it. we all know it feels better without a condom for him and us. i do use condoms cause we don't want another baby ... although, sometimes we play roulette anyway.

penis's rock ..... our vagina's would be lonely without one.

 

i don't think she's being a jerk about it at all. i don't like to be pressured into "playing roulette" with my body, either. getting mad is her right. all the pushing and pushing and nagging...no. i'd get pissed off eventually, too.

 

No condom, no sex. It's a deal breaker. I personally know lots of people who've had suprise "But I was on the pill!" pregnancies. Don't take any chances.

 

Jesus, I always used a condom. I only stopped after I got married and we both got tested for STD's. And then I got pregnant anyway. Damn you VCF films! ^_^

 

lol speak for yourself honey!
and I totally wasn't saying that men have no say...that wouldn't be fair either. What I meant was just that he should realize that it's not just about how free HE wants to feel. If the girl doesn't want to get pregnant, her freedom is more important. Yes, MORE important, because it's her body and there's the risk of her getting stuck with the baby or a huge decision to make, all alone. That's all. But if neither partner wants to use a condom (which has nothing to do with this particular thread) then go without and have a great time!

 

they're expensive. they're priced best at wal-mart. $7.40 for 3. that's a deal.


dude, that's outrageous. i'd end up spending like 200 bucks a month. anyway, i think that the pill alone is enough. it's, what, 99 point something percent effective? (if taken right.) those aren't bad odds... muuuuch better odds than condoms. of course, the pill AND condoms would be better, but i wouldn't really trip on using just the one method...

 

pfft. men. they expect women to do all the birth control, the appointments, the physical side effects, the possible lasting damage, the payment for the prescription, etc., remembering to take it daily, juggle them with the occaisional bcp nullifying antibiotic and then complain when their girlfriend gets pregnant and they have to pay child support.

 

So I carried a bag of frozen beans on my nuts to get comments like this. LOL

 

i know it's expensive. we should own stock. shit.

i'm 41 and don't want to take the pill anymore. i was on it for 14 years before i had kids. enough is enough. if he wants to pay for the expensive condoms more power to him.

 

guys usually dont want to wear condoms cuz they say they dont feel anything. i say make him wear the thin ones. or you could do it without the condom and take the morning after pill. im on birthcontrol too so im not as worried about getting pregnant as i was when i wasnt on it. i use the shot. but if your taking the pill and you dont take it around the same time everyday then it might not work. i have a friend who works at the planned parenthood place here in town so i know some stuff. and whatever i dont know, i can usually find out.

the birthcontrol has worked for me so far. oh and you could try the female condoms...that way he wouldnt have to wear one...they have those now too.

 

You really cant feel much through a condom. Besides I have broke several. I can tell when they break immediately.
All that being said, it sure beats raisin kids you dont want.

 

you're outside the realm of THOSE GUYS.

 

ahh

 

that's the bad when they break, it feels so damn good you can't/don't stop.

 

Definetly STD tests before no condom. ESPECIALLY HPV because u do not want to deal w/ dysplasia later on..... BUT, as long as u take that pill correctly w/ no mistakes, you'll all good.