Yeah, you're doing everything right. Worry not. You're wise to wait 7 more days before going unprotected, but that pull-out method is still dangerous. You're almost certainly safe now, though. You started the pill early enough in your cycle this month that you will have prevented ovulation. I called our friend who's an ob-gyn doc and asked her this because I wanted to make sure I was telling you the right thing.

Nope, those supplements and mints won't affect things.

One question our pal Gail asked was this. What about a condom to protect from STDs?