A Nipping NuvaRing

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-01-2004
A Nipping NuvaRing
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Wed, 09-08-2004 - 10:38pm
Hey folks...

I'm a brand new NuvaRing user, and I've had it in since Thursday of last week, and tonight was my second time having sex with it in. I can't feel it during intercourse, and neither can my boyfriend, and so far I really like it (none of the side effects I had with OTC-Lo). However, we use condoms as backup, and tonight as he was pulling out, the tip of his condom got pinched by my NuvaRing and the condom slipped off.

Has anybody else had similar experiences with their Rings? Any other hazards I need to be aware of?

Thanks a bunch,

Alta

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 9:00am
I can't say that I've had that experience, but I don't use condoms with the ring. I could see how that could happen though! One option for you would be to remove the ring during intercourse, it's allowed by "the rules" for up to three hours at a time. Otherwise I guess you'd have to just be extra-careful with the withdrawal?

I've also heard stories of men who will get lasso'ed by the ring (their penises), it's happened to a couple of women on the board, it's more humorous than anything, I gather. Also something I don't have experience with!

Good luck, I hope you like the ring!

Judie
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