Education Do you trust the pill?

Tell her to speak to her doctor and try a different brand. I had an ex like that, but as soon as she changed brands she was fine.

On topic though. I have a friend that was on the pill and took some medication that made it ineffective (and the story goes it actually increases fertility for a month or so when you first go on it) and became pregnant. Get your partner to talk to a doctor before taking any extra medication, it may make the pill not work for a while.

Wife and I were fine just her using the pill (and were before we got married), she's not on it now for other reasons, so we just take other measures.

 

Been a very informative and helpful thread, thanks guys

My gf had side-effects from one type, but just switched to another and so far it seems fine. It's like most medication, doesn't suit everyone so you keep changing round till you find one that's best.

As to the STI/cleanliness concerns: that's just common sense, of course I (and any sane person) would still use condoms with unfamiliar partners. But I don't roll like that, so it's not an issue.

I suppose there is always the possibility that she'll forget to take it, but I trust her not to. I think any decent couple should have at least that level of trust - if you don't even trust your partner to take a pill or tell you when she doesn't, you've got serious trust issues ^^

 

In my experiance it's very effective but only if taken as it's meant to (around the same time every day) and also the other thing I have heard to watch is if she is sick/drunk and throws up and it hasn't been fully absorbed into the body then can cause it to not function as well.

 

Weight gain, acne, and crazy mood swings? Are you sure she wasn't pregnant?

 

My GF suffers from headaches and weight gain from it, but no babies yet, and hopefully there wont be...

Bigger boobies though...

 

My GF can't go on the normal pill as she gets heart palpitations, headaches and has a risk of stroke whilst she's on it.

She's on the mini pill now which I don't think is quite as effective but still just as good as condoms (for preventing pregnancy)

You might want to talk to her about it as the more serious side effects my other half experiences are quite common according to her GP

 

I do not.

I have a persistent inability to trust anything that claims to be 99% effective. Even though I know the 99% is to cover their ass, even if it is 100% effective.

I like fail-safes.

 

I lol'd out loud IRL reading this. Have some rep.

On-topic: There can be a risk within the first six weeks of taking it but after that my partner and I of 6 years have had no issues. We'd already ****ed it up anyway and now have a lovely 5 and half year old son but that's by-the-by.

 

never understood the females overwhelming desire to get knocked up. Gestating a parasite for 9 months, weird cravings for tuna and coal on toast, stretch marks, piles, leaking saggy breasts.
But trusting the Pill and trusting the lady to take the pill Are two different topics ...

 

My GF has an implant, the pill made her go a bit nutty and put on weight.

You are going to have to watch what she puts into her body, its surprising what normal over the counter meds can totally wipe out the effectiveness of the pill.

On more than one occasion this has nearly resulted in an unwanted bun in the oven.

1st Occasion. She was on some beater blockers and the doctor assured us it would be ok and the pill was affective...WRONG I did some research and asked a pharmacist and they said it would dramatically reduce its effectiveness it even said on the bloody label of the box.

2nd Occasion Antibiotics, Doctor again said it would be fine, don’t know how this guy got his qualification but it’s a lie, my cousin (not my girlfriend) now has a 18 month old daughter. She’s lovely but totally unwanted.

On the first occasion 4 months went by before i decided to check (after the doctor told us it was fine) turns out the effectiveness was reduced by up to 75%, I hadn’t been warring condoms (we had both been checked) so it was pure luck we didn’t end up with a little one (either that or I’m firing blanks.)

Second occasion obviously common knowledge that antibiotics wipe out the effects.

If you are not going to use other protection you will have to check everything she puts into her body.

Best of luck!

 

Rule #1:
No contraceptive is 100% safe.
My mom once had her tubes tied, and still became pregos 12 years later. That's how I ended up with a baby brother.

Rule #2: When on the pill, check with the doctor, read the leaflets of BOTH medications when getting other medication. And preferably, ask the gyneocologist (sp?). They often know a thing or two about these things.

Around here, medical aid pays for the pill, and there's free condoms/femdoms around if you know where to look (every clinic, every hospital, a lot of office bathrooms).

Being one of the AIDS capitals in the world has its advantages in that aspect.
Most doctors are realising that the abstinence movement is failing, and are promoting the "safer" way rather. That way, even if YOU catch it, at least you're not bringing what will inevitably become another AIDS Orphan into the world.

 

Did they at least stop the Beaters?

 

Its the most basic instinct of all living species to procreate and as evolved as we think we are that basic instinct is still there.

 

With some (or maybe most) women, and even some men (obviously not for the men to get pregnant before someone posts something on it), but not ALL

 

I trust the pill, But its the woman I dont trust.

 

Alright, alright, less child-hating and woman-hating now . It's been a good thread, and I'm pleased with how much widsom was dispensed. Now assume the party escort submission position and wait for cake

 

My current partner (4years and counting) used to be awful at taking the pill regularly. I got her to keep it with her tooth brush, that way every time she brushes her teeth she sees the packet - hey presto problem solved. Just make it part of an existing routine that happens at the same time every day (easier if your working folk).


Oh and those people that say 'just use a condom and the pill' tend to be those that don't have a regular partner - a condom is a real mood killer, time consuming and makes the act itself less pleasurable. The pill alone, taken responsibly is fine.

This is only for a regular long term and trusting relationship by the way - if either of you sees other people then obviously use a condom too!

 

Condom a mood killer? You lift it on with a winch or what?

 

It's a complex system of ropes and pullies actually

 

I know its not 100% safe, but confident enough for partner to use it.