Birth control and condom use - Sexual Health - Teens Message Board

Sniperz · 05-18-2003, 02:45 PM

My girlfiend has been on birth control and she takes it perfectly every nite at the same time. We have both been checked for stds and neither of us have ever been sexually active. If we use a spermicide is there any need for a condom

Lance2 · 05-18-2003, 03:07 PM

I don't know that there is a "need" maybe just more protection, sounds like you guys have it covered though. One thing to remember....no way is 100% fool proof or safe.

Blastoff9600 · 05-18-2003, 04:59 PM

Even taken perfectly the pill can fail. Spermicide isnt the greatest in the world...matter of fact a couple of years ago some studies found it wasnt as effective as it was once thought to be. Also if you plan on doing oral it doesnt taste that great because some will leak out.
You also have to remember that if she gets sick and has to take certains meds that can mess with the effectiveness of the pill and increase the chances of pregnancy. Continueing to use a condom will keep you from having to worry during times like that. Once it is a habit it is easier to keep than reintroduce.
Think on this are you ready for the what ifs should the pill fail to protect against pregnancy??? Such as do you both agree on what you both want to do if your gf does get pregnant. If you arent ready for the what ifs then it would be safer to continue to use condoms with her being on the pill.

Sc0tTsGiRl1605 · 05-18-2003, 05:13 PM

if you are at a young ae aswell asyour girlfriend and dont want a child these days then yea keep going wit the protect.. i bet you dont want to take any chances ... these days having a child i very expensive!!