I'm 21 and recently entered into a relationship, neither of us has had sex before but me and my boyfriend both want to. I spoke to my friends a lot about it and a lot of them are telling me that only using condoms is a 'stupid' idea because they aren't effective enough to prevent pregnancy. I really don't want to go on the pill or get the coil, the idea of messing with my hormones is not something I ever want to do. I've done a lot of research and am getting conflicting opinions, am I being too naïve in thinking that only using condoms is a safe method or are my friends just trying to scare me? (most of them have been in long term relationships for years/ were already on the pill for periods or acne beforehand but I have never had the need for it myself).
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is only using condoms a safe method of birth control?
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Condoms are a great and effective way to prevent not only pregnancy or stds. Yes there is times a condom may break, but there is the plan b pill. I know I personally would use a condom. Birth control can also be effective, they make the iud type for example
Called mirena. Just research some options and see what you think will work for you. If he is worried at all about how it feels with a condom I'd recommend the thinner ones, or ones like pleasure max or the ones with raised dots. It'll be great for you and him. Don't listen to people about condoms aren't effective. Planned parenthood gives out condoms and different agencies so that tells you they're recommended. I hope I somewhat was able to help you at least . Any questions feel free to msg me
Thankyouu for replying! This has just reiterated what I thought at first!
As stated the condom is a good method but it must be used every time! This may lead to a lack of spontaneity in that you can only really make love when "prepared".
My second was conceived on Boxing Day morning many years ago when I decided "not to bother"
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