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Will start using condoms a lot more frequently aswell, I think. Not worried about STIs, I'm in a long term relationship, but I'm too young to be taking that 2% chance, really.
Hate them though... when you're in the mood its so annoying to go to the trouble of getting him to put one on... although its safe of course.
Thinking of going on the pill, I just dont wanna put on weight from it- which Ive heard happens to some girls. :no:
Oh jelousy. I wanted to try that, but my insurance doesn't cover it so it would cost me an arm and a leg.
I got screwed over on the shot though, alot of people don't get their period when they are on it, I did
Nah, it's not. I hate condoms, but I don't hate them as much as syphilis or AIDS.
Yeah, there's a rush of hormones from the semen which can make women feel more content and relaxed after sex. It's a proven scientific fact.
I think it's so they lie still and conceive, rather than move around and let it all dribble out...
Dont use anything btw.
I've only had it in about a month, so I can't really comment on any hormonal changes I've noticed. What I can tell you is that the 'operation' is a lot less painful than I thought it would be, and for the next 3 years it seems that I won't have any visible scarring (until possibly they take it out, but even that's not definite).
Obviously my hormone cycle would not have returned to normal for a good few months anyway, but on the implant 20% of women have no periods, 40% have regular periods, and 40% get irregular periods (some of these will have periods once every few months, others will have them more than once a month - if this is something that's difficult to deal with they can remove the implant and you can try another method). In fact, they can remove the implant at any time if you have problems, or if you decide that you want to get pregnant.
As to the IUS, I think it's a pretty good method of contraception. Pretty new, therefore one of the better ones. If you can get that on your insurance then I'd go for it