(02-08-2014, 04:59 PM)Luinbariel link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=3603.msg276144#msg276144 date=1391890559]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=3603.msg276142#msg276142 date=1391889089]
Protection and rope is all you need.
Does being on the pill and no use of condoms if you know she is clean count as being safe btw? Been wondering this.
Depends on your definition of "safe", doctors will tell you "no" because the pill is only about 75-80% effective to prevent pregnancy.
Just don't forget to pull out!
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What doctor says the pill is only up to 80% effective? I was always told/under the impression that the pill,
when taken properly, is 99.9% effective. Of course, I'm not a doctor, but even poking around with google a bit yields the same info in multiple places
What it comes down to is how well does she stick to taking her pill, and how well do you trust the girl. If she's a regular user, takes it on time and never (or VERY rarely) forgets, you're fine. Doesn't protect against STD's, so still use a condom at first until either you both agree to get tested or you can reasonably believe that everyone is free of STD's, and you know her well enough (this part is my opinion, but still). There is of course always a chance she could still get pregnant... Of course I'm not a doctor, and all that. But do some looking around, reading, researching etc. The odds seem to be pretty low. Also maybe TMI, but I've been on the pill for like 10 years now. That is my only method. Never been pregnant. Occasionally I've had to take antibiotics, and so we have had to use another method for a week/maybe longer (did you know that antibiotics can actually reduce the effectiveness of the pill?), but still.
If she forgets once in awhile, that's okay too, so long as she tells you and you use a backup method for a while. Most contraceptive pills come with a big information sheet that tell you what to do in case a pill/some pills are missed, and how long to use backup methods, such as condoms.
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Sorry. I get all poofy about this topic.
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I was going to post something similar, but less rant, more anecdote. My wife and I do not want offspring, so she takes the pill. She remembers every day and it's done its job.
And...don't forget to pull out? What, do you just watch too much porn, or something?