Birth Control

[Technologic]

what's wrong with condoms?

I bought 80 off ebay for £12.00 which I thought was a bargain

They're more effective and really only break if they are misused, opened wrongly

You buy your condoms off ebay?

Oh my.

[Cyndia]

Keep in mind, things like the pill wont stop STD's, so condoms are a must for people you dont know to well.

If your in a stable relationship you may want to look in to some of the new implant methods (capsel in your arm) They are ALOT more effective, generally safer and will last 3 years (can always have the removed if you requre that) So imo would save alot of hassel compared to pills - plus doesnt mean you have to worry if you throw up or something every.

Wiki has a nice comparsion chart of whats out there orderd by there effectiveness. I belive Implanon is the common implant one, in the UK at least.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari...ontrol_methods

Side effects to my knowlage are roughly the same as the standard pill, but as a non girl i cant really comment on that

Yup, I'm well aware the pill doesn't stop STD's and I still use and plan to use condoms. I'm mainly getting the pill to help regulate my period since it's really out of whack, especially when I'm stressed.. During final exams the last two years, I had my period every other week which was hell. Anyway, I've heard about the implant thing, but personally I'd much rather just swallow a small pill each day than have something implanted under my skin.. sounds painful.. :X

what's wrong with condoms?

I bought 80 off ebay for £12.00 which I thought was a bargain

They're more effective and really only break if they are misused, opened wrongly

Nothing's wrong with 'em! At least not to girls anyway. Haha, I've heard guys complain it's like wearing a plastic baggie but whatever, they can deal with it. Like I said above, the main reason I'm taking the pill is to control periods/make them lighters. It isn't just for preventing pregnancy - that's just a nice added bonus. Also, I love the fact you buy condoms off ebay. 80 for £12.00 IS a bargain! I spend way more on condoms generally. +Rep, haha.

[BlueLord]

I don't know if this link will be of any use to you, as it may answer other questions or it could be something you'd like to refer back to in the future, hope it helps.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/...ancy/DG_171354

[Cyndia]

Thanks, though hopefully I won't need that article anytime soon as I'm not pregnant/nor do I intend to be haha.