Combo of condoms & BCP
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Combo of condoms & BCP
| Sun, 11-14-2004 - 1:45pm |
How effective is the combination of birth control pills & condoms?
I've been on the pill for 2 months. I had sex the same day my period stopped (a supposedly safe time?), and we used a condom. But I'm still very paranoid and am considering the morning after pill. Is this necessary or am I stupid to think I would need to use emergency contraception anytime I have sex, on top of all the other contraception.

Kudos for being so responsible in this.
Also, when you refer to a "safe" time to have sex, I assume you`re referring to the fact that you`re not supposed to be able to get pregnant during this time? The thing is, though, that`s referring to normal, non-birth-control controlled cycles and isn`t even all that true for those. Anytime on the pill is a safe time to have sex, as long as you`ve taken your pills correctly and consistently for at least seven days prior. ANY day of the month! That`s a lot of sexual freedom! :) Because your body isn`t releasing an egg, you don`t worry about "safe" days or "unsafe" days to have intercourse.
I hope this helps!