Sex while on Nuvaring

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Registered: 11-17-2004
Sex while on Nuvaring
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Wed, 11-17-2004 - 2:46pm
I have a question for all you Nuvaring users, I am currently using the patch and I am seriously considering switching to Nuvaring. The patch is great but I found my self alot more bloated than before. I like the idea that the Nuvaring contains on 15mcg of estrogen, my only concern is will it slip out during intercourse. The nuvaring website says your vagina is the length of your palm, so is the size of an average mans penis. That will mean during the course of sex his penis will be making contact with the ring??? Will is also be possible that his penis will push the ring up into your cervix??? I am just very concerned because I am sexaully active with my boyfriend and I just don't want to end up with any problems. Thanks for any reply!!!
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Registered: 09-14-2004
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 3:59pm

Normally, your vagina is as long as your hand or so, yes. During sex, however, it kind of elongates in preparation for the coming events.

>>That will mean during the course of sex his penis will be making contact with the ring???<<

It could. Some guys can feel it, some guys can`t, sometimes it varies with position and such. Most men, however, don`t mind it and it seems that often both partners find the extra friction of the ring during intercourse to feel very good.

There have been a few instances mentioned by members of guys getting "ringed" by the ring - that is, the ring gets slipped around their penis during intercourse. It`s not a serious, or prevalent, problem, but just seemed more amusing at the time.

If sex with the ring is a problem, you can remove it for up to 3 hours to have intercourse. After you`re done, you need to rinse the ring in cold/lukewarm water and then reinsert it back into your vagina no later than the 3 hour mark. Otherwise, your protection against pregnancy is reduced.

>>Will is also be possible that his penis will push the ring up into your cervix??<<

Well, your cervix is really a barrier between your vagina and your uterus. It`s kind of like a little wall there. The ring may be pushed up _against_ your cervix but will no go any further. You can`t push the ring up far enough that it would get "stuck" and not come out. In fact, it`s recommended that you put it as far up in your vagina as you can, both for comfort and to help ensure that it`s not going to accidentally fall out.

You should check out Nuvaring`s website. They answer these questions and any others you may have! http://www.nuvaring.com

There are women on this message board that use Nuvaring and love it. I`m sure that some of them can offer personal experiences!

Lena




Edited 11/17/2004 4:03 pm ET ET by clannanceilidh

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Registered: 11-17-2004
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 4:51pm
Fairydust,
i have been using the Nuvaring for almost a year now and i think its the best thing ever!! it may sound a little gross, but i could care less what anyone thinks. once a month!!! super easy! you get your period 48 hours to the hour after you take it out. i was concerned as well about the sex thing, but my husband does not know either way. i doubt it will go into your cervix as it is closed pretty tightly. it is not painful, i promise you wont even feel it. the worst thing that happened it that it once ended up around his penis like ring toss. thats was funny. i just put it right back in. i have never had it fall out unexpectedly. dont worry. i highly recommend it and i can't believe people are still using the pill everyday. take it easy
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 11-18-2004 - 7:37am

I've been using the ring for about two years and my live-in fiance and I haven't had any problems with it. You don't even have to take the ring out for your yearly pelvic exam and pap--the speculum will move the ring out of the way. Because the ring is flexible, it will move to whatever side is easiest during sex or just stay tucked away in your pubic notch. I've -never- had the ring come out unexpectedly or even close. Some women don't have the same fit that I do, but it's a good rule of thumb to check and make sure the ring is there before and after intercourse. My fiance feels the ring sometimes, but most of the time he doesn't, and he doesn't really care one way or the other.

I hope that helps!

Judie
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Registered: 11-17-2004
Thu, 11-18-2004 - 1:32pm
Thank you all for your input. I am also considering a copper IUD, it sounds better. Hormones free.