hey, this is my first post so i hope that someone can help. i have been on the combined pill for about a year however i am still not sure that when i take a week's break for my period that i can have sex in this space of time as there are a few days before my period begins that i stop taking the pill. it says on the instructions that i am still protected but am not sure if it is as effective and do not want to risk getting pregnant! Please could someone let me know!