^^ The thing that scares a lot of girls away from the shot is the weight gain that is normally associated with it. Most girls I know who were/are on the shot gained at least 10 pounds. Granted, that can be reduced by working out and everything, but what girl wants to take something that will make her gain weight like that? But it is an awesome way of birth control.. not having to worry about pills and stuff.

I take the pill just because that is what my gyno recommended to me.. I was 18 at the time. I knew about the shot, but yes.. I'm lame and I'm wary of needles. lol. I haven't had a problem with the pill, and it's not a big deal getting used to taking it everyday. After the first couple weeks it just becomes routine, like brushing your teeth.