Birth control, what do you use and why ?

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I am anti-HBC (hormonal birth control), which means I have to keep track of my menstrual cycle and check cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy. For STI/Ds protection I use condoms. Indeed, I loveee condoms and the whole ritual to their use - there's definitely a little latex love involved (oooh, smoooth! :biggrin1:), but nothing like watching/slipping one over a hard cock.

My gynecologist recommends contraceptive sponges as an alternative to condoms, however, the brand she preferred, Protectaid, was discontinued before I was able to do a test run. I should finally try Today and see if the sponge is an option for my body.

i like keeping track of my cycle too, for spontaneous times when i might not have anything else. have you tried those cycle beads?? i have been meaning to try them. i think that's what they are called.

CycleBeads - Natural Birth Control

they are supposed to be really effective.

i do not favor hormonal birth control either. all kinds i tried (a few) brought my sex drive way down.
 

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i like keeping track of my cycle too, for spontaneous times when i might not have anything else. have you tried those cycle beads?? i have been meaning to try them. i think that's what they are called.

CycleBeads - Natural Birth Control

they are supposed to be really effective.

i do not favor hormonal birth control either. all kinds i tried (a few) brought my sex drive way down.
Part of my cognitive learning style is to write everything down by hand. I am a total list-maker, journal writer, doodler, so even though the beads would likely be a more effective method, my awareness/knowing is tied to charting by hand.

Just call me Ms. 19th Century. :)
 

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I have really no knowlege with these natural methods, but reading what you say, I assume it means You only have sex at certain days of the month ?
 

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I have really no knowlege with these natural methods, but reading what you say, I assume it means You only have sex at certain days of the month ?
No, I have sex whenever, but that's because I also use a barrier method (condoms). If I did not use condoms, I would avoid vaginal intercourse on my fertile days... which, really, just adds all kinds of fun - the backdoor, woo hoo! :biggrin1:
 

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No, I have sex whenever, but that's because I also use a barrier method (condoms). If I did not use condoms, I would avoid vaginal intercourse on my fertile days... which, really, just adds all kinds of fun - the backdoor, woo hoo! :biggrin1:

The backdoor eh? I guess nobody ever had ass babies.
 

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spermicidal foam/contraceptive foam when needed.
and coupled with the today sponge sometimes.
with a partner where we went for comprehensive STI/STD testing together.

Enid, I've always wondered about spermicides - don't they taste funky? Meaning, can you go from P-in-V back to oral without needing to wash your mouth out? That's always struck me as a potential hurdle.
 

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In my experience they do taste pretty gross, not just that but they make the inside of your mouth do that strange tingle, over-salivate thing. Oral after P in V was certainly out for me when I was using condoms and spermicide. It's annoying, it dictates that the flow of sex is oral followed by intercourse with a wash break if you want any more.
 

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Mirena IUD paired with condoms is my route of protection. IUD's are nice because they're always there, last 5 or so years, and you never need to remember to do anything besides periodically check that it's still in you. Condoms... well they're just a necessary evil in our world of STI's, and vastly better than any of the female counterparts.


A problem with spermicides is that with continuous use they can deteriorate the exterior lining of your cervix and increase the risk of contracting HIV or an STI. :scared2: