ANY IDEAS?

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Registered: 03-15-2004
ANY IDEAS?
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Fri, 03-19-2004 - 10:35pm
Hello everyone! This is my first visit to this board so forgive me if this has been asked recently. Here's my problem.... I can't take the pill because of medical reasons. I am SICK of condoms. My husband is REALLY sick of them. Sex is just so much more intimate without them! Have any of you had good luck with other methods of birth control? We have two children and years down the road we may want a 3rd. We are only in our twenties so we aren't ready for anything permanent. Any suggestions? dmj :-)
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Registered: 09-15-2003
In reply to: dmj1313
Sat, 03-20-2004 - 7:43am
There is a non-hormonal copper IUD that I used and loved. I would highly recommend it. Many women have misconceptions about the safety of IUDs or how they work, so they do not even consider them. In reality, IUDs are very safe, especially for women who are in a mutually monogamous relationship (minimial STD risk). Also, IUDs do not cause abortions, and, in fact, appear to work by interfering with sperm and preventing fertilization. I expelled my IUD, so had to find another method. I have used Fertility Awareness Method successfully for 4 years now. With this method you either abstain from sex or use a barrier method, such as condom, during your fertile time. During your non-fertile times you are free to have sex. You need to track fertility signs every day, including basal body temperature and cervical mucous. The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler is a great resource for learning this method. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Registered: 06-29-2003
In reply to: dmj1313
Sat, 03-20-2004 - 11:45am
Considering your situation, and IUD or even a diaphram would be your best bet. With and IUD you have less hassle. And since you already have had children, I think there is less chance of it being expelled(right everyone?). I was considering one until my husband went ahead with a vasectomy. We knew our family was complete, but it took a little prodding to get him to go through with it. Let us know what you decide and how you like it.