Hey, O-man! Birth control pills are by prescription only, so young ladies have to go to the doc and get a prescription and fill it, then take them correctly in order for them to work. Different pills are prescribed for different women, depending on their bodies/cycles/health issues, etc.

The birth control pill does work very well when taken correctly. Essentially, the pills trick a woman's body into thinking it's pregnant so she doesn't ovulate any more. But because they involve a doctor's visit and then usually aren't covered by insurance, they involve some expense and trouble, and so they're not as readily available as condoms, especially in low income areas. For young ladies who are younger than 18, there's also the added complication of dealing with parents in order to get to the doc and get a prescription.

Condoms are the way to go, hon, as much of a drag as that may be. They protect you from STDs as well as from adding another young mother to the population in your area. Keep wearing those Trojans so you don't become an unwed father statistic yourself!
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . Birth control pills? Well, I was wondering does birth control pills really work? When a female takes them how long does it take for them to take their effect? Can you have sex almost immediately after they are taken? And can I go in any ol' store and buy a bottle? Lol, may seem strange but I'm tired of condoms and barely any girls have birth control pills around here. It's obvious because if they did there wouldnt be so many young mothers. So uh, yeah what are you guys opinions? Rating: 5