A question for the knowledgable...

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Registered: 03-09-2004
A question for the knowledgable...
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Tue, 03-09-2004 - 10:09pm
First of all, let me apologize in advance for my general lack of knowledge. Im not exactly experienced in these sort of things.

I know my girlfriend has been on a pill (birth control), although im not sure which one, for atleast a year. Im sure I could find out, but generally, how safe is it for us to have unprotected sex, concerning pregnancy, not STD's (Not worried about those).

I know it's not a "mini Pill" ive heard about, but anything other than that, I dont know.

Thanks in advance...

Peon

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 03-09-2004 - 10:33pm
Hi guy, welcome!

It’s nice to see a guy interested in contraception. If your gf has been taking her pills correctly; on time (within +/- 2 hours of her pill-time), hasn’t been sick and vomited or had diarrhea within 2 hours after taking her pill and isn’t taking medicines (antibiotics and anti-seizure meds) or supplements that would interfere with the pills effectiveness then she is very safe. Typically the pills effectiveness is 98-99% when taken correctly. That help?

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 03-09-2004 - 11:04pm
I agree with Jill! Guys who are interested in contraception are to be congratulated! Besides everything she said, have you thought about asking your girlfriend about these things? One of two things could happen: 1) She might not know either, in which case you could now teach her, which would be great, or 2) She might know the answers to the questions you have and more, in which case you'd get to learn about stuff like what kind of Pill she is on. It's a win-win situation because I guarantee she will appreciate the effort. And of course, we're always here to help if you need it!

Good luck,

Caitlin

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Registered: 03-09-2004
Wed, 03-10-2004 - 7:10pm
Thanks for all the advice guys, and thanks for the support. When your mother is a registered midwife, you realize the strings attached to unprotected sex and Ive never wanted to get anyone pregnant. Ill talk to her tomorrow, thanks again guys.

~Peon