Dont know what to do - Im only 16!!
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Dont know what to do - Im only 16!!
| Mon, 11-03-2003 - 1:09am |
Hi. How ya doin. Well like I said Im only 16 and lately my bf and i have been having unprotected sex (I was on the pill for a while but it made me really sick). I have what I think would be described as tugging/pulling feelings - but im not sure if its right... Also back aches, dizziness, and fatigue. My cousin told me she had about the same symptoms when she was pregnant and told me to find some information online. I dont want to go to my parents yet because I dont want to worry them. They know Im having sex but if its only a false alarm it would be easier on my conscience to keep quiet. If you have any advice or can help me find out if im pg or not that would be wonderful. My pd isnt due for a few more days but i did have the smallest (almost unnoticable) amount of spotting yesterday. Thanks!
Anyamarie

Christine
At this stage in your life there is NO WAY you should be using a birth control method that does not protect you from STD's - I'm not sure how anyone can even reccomend it. It's just too scary out there with all the diseases, etc.
I, too, was sexually active at a young age, (which I regret now) but was at least sure to use condoms. Not sure why any "boyfriend" would talk you out of that. It's 100% selfish, and I'm sure this type of guy would be most likely to walk, or run, away from you if you turn out to be pregnant.
Although some methods of birth control are certainly pretty safe, any sex should be considered potenially "unsafe" as all methods have a failure rate - if you are not emotionally, financially or otherwise ready to care for a child, you should spend some time rethinking your current forms, or lack of, birth control. At 16, you're intelligent enough to realize that it is not fair to the unborn child.
I know this is harsh, but, you're just so young, and I think a lot of the advice you've been given is not really in your best interest.
Denise
Denise
Emily