Going on the Pill

[Goddess of Green]

I'm just curious, how old are you and have you had sex before?

I'm 16 and i do have sex, with my boyfriend

[missybit]

seasonale is the best invention ever. i couldn't deal at all with cramps and mood swings every three weeks. because you only get your period every three months, you may have some spotting, but it's normal.

the doctor may ask about smoking because estrogen can increase your chances of blood clots (hence the risk of stroke and heart attack), and smoking increases this risk.

the most important things about using the pill as birth control: try to take it at the same time every day, and don't skip doses. if you do skip a dose, take 2 at once (it says this in the drug info. ask your doc for a sample and you'll get one of these. be sure to read it.) ALSO antibiotics can reduce efficacy, so when you get sick and have to take them, be sure to also use a condom. a lot of people end up pregnant that way.

[dutch.lover]

^^I don't think all birth control pills follow the take 2 pills if you skip one, thing. I used allesse for a long time and im pretty sure it just said that if you forget to take the pill, take the next one as soon as you remember but DON'T take 2 at once. But yea, just read the pamphlet that comes with it front to back anyways.

I have a question about Seasonale and spotting...how bad is the spotting? I think it would be gross to get a mini-period out of the blue, and if you're sexually active i wouldn't want to be in a situation where i pull down my panties and see blood...ew not hot. So, is the spotting bad? Or is it really minor?

[missybit]

i haven't had much of a problem with spotting - when it does happen, it's like the last day of my period; very light and brown. i took seasonale for over a year before i had any spotting, though.

[rebgirl420]

yeah i got seasonel, its awsome

[Spanish Leather]

Question ladies: I've heard that the pill makes girls a lot LESS horny. Anyone have anecdotal evidence to support this?

SL

[rebgirl420]

nope, im still as nympho

[Prunedale]

nope, im still as nympho

I'm sure thats a born trait hon, your 5th or even 6th sense/special power?


To the creator of this thread...

Good for you, you go get your some and you go on and have a future. I come from a poorer family than most and it seems the girls in our families get pregnant young. Stupid.. They don't go on to be much. They'll live in the same town and struggle most their life till the kid is old enough to help out. The guys too, my brother has 3 kids and he's 27. Not to say thats bad, but his situation is bad. The kids didn't help, but we love em. And my brother gets to take care of em. Not the best start for a young new life. Rep points for you being responsible. If you feel wierd talking to the doctor about your parts you shouldn't they really need to know as much as possible so they can make sure they give you the correct things needed. I don't think its too much for them to ask if you've had sex up protected yadda yadda, it gives them a sense of how you are sexually starting and gives them a chance to give you pointers since you are of course new to the deal. AND to protect yourself. NEVER let a guy inside you without covering him first. If you need to be the one to stop em and put it on so be it. Don't mix juices early hon =). I guess thats my 99 cents for today. Safe sex everyone =D..

[dutch.lover]

Question ladies: I've heard that the pill makes girls a lot LESS horny. Anyone have anecdotal evidence to support this?

SL

It did for me But not for everyone. Certain pills work better on certain people, but also non-oral contraceptives are supposed to have the smallest effect on sex-drive (like the patch, or nuvaring).

[Goddess of Green]

I'm sure thats a born trait hon, your 5th or even 6th sense/special power?


To the creator of this thread...

Good for you, you go get your some and you go on and have a future. I come from a poorer family than most and it seems the girls in our families get pregnant young. Stupid.. They don't go on to be much. They'll live in the same town and struggle most their life till the kid is old enough to help out. The guys too, my brother has 3 kids and he's 27. Not to say thats bad, but his situation is bad. The kids didn't help, but we love em. And my brother gets to take care of em. Not the best start for a young new life. Rep points for you being responsible. If you feel wierd talking to the doctor about your parts you shouldn't they really need to know as much as possible so they can make sure they give you the correct things needed. I don't think its too much for them to ask if you've had sex up protected yadda yadda, it gives them a sense of how you are sexually starting and gives them a chance to give you pointers since you are of course new to the deal. AND to protect yourself. NEVER let a guy inside you without covering him first. If you need to be the one to stop em and put it on so be it. Don't mix juices early hon =). I guess thats my 99 cents for today. Safe sex everyone =D..

Aww thanks girlie