Novice condom question...
Just how much safe is it to use condoms as sole method of protection? It's been several years since condoms were my only protection method and it doesn't feel as safe as being on the pill as well (because it's not).
Maybe I'm overdoing it by being worried about it, but I was just wondering since I won't be able to be on the pill for a while. I mean, they are reasonably safe pregnancy-wise, right?
As long as the condom is the correct size and on the penis correctly, condoms are 98% effective. 1% less than the pill. I feel they are safe as long as they are used correctly. ps- my boyfriend and I use condoms as our sole protection for over a year, no problems. I trust them.
~Today, any person can fight the battles of one day It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternity's- yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad. It is the remorse of bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.
Let us therefore, live but one day at a time.~
I agree with Lizzardb63...depending on what you read, condoms are between 97 - 99% effective in protecting against pregnancy and STDs. I think most brands of the pill claim a 99% effective rate for protection from pregnancy.
And to not forget that the pill has to be taken correctly and at the same time everyday for the full 99% effectiveness. Nothing is foolproof so there should always be a little concern, however I would not lose sleep over it.
For whatever reason u cannot be on regular birth control there is always plan b if anything crazy should happen.(not to be taken regularily) I can't be on bc because it makes me depressed and anxious
~Today, any person can fight the battles of one day It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternity's- yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad. It is the remorse of bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.
Let us therefore, live but one day at a time.~
Thank you allI do feel better now
I'll go back on the pill later on (it also helps me with cysts) but maybe I'll be alright without it for a while anyway and won't keep feeding myself hormones...
After many years on BC, I'm finally getting the hang of condoms again. Long as you're using them correctly, and be SURE if you use any lube it's WATER BASED as oil based lubes, lotions, baby oil etc will all damage the condom.
"Be what you're looking for."
"The next time you're thinking of kicking someone when they're down, offer them your hand and help them back up instead."
As long as you aren't allergic, double up your protection by using one that comes with a spermacide.
We can only learn to love by loving. - Iris Mudoch, British writer
Yes, but never use two at once! (causes friction which can rub holes in them or make them break) less is more!
~Today, any person can fight the battles of one day It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternity's- yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad. It is the remorse of bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.
Let us therefore, live but one day at a time.~
actually i read that by 98% effective, they meant that it is MORE than 98%. What I mean is that the 98% represents that the chance of preventing pregnancy in your fertile period.
e.g.
suppose your period is 30 days
you can be potentially fertile for 10
using just 98% would mean that if you have sex on a random day, there are 29.4 days of prevented pregnancy (0.98 x 30)
but some sources actually mention that the 98% only applies to the 10 fertile days. Because 20 days are infertile, and 98% of the 10 days are prevented by the condom, the prevented pregnancy days are actually 29.8 ( 20 + 0.98 x 10 )
just some food for thought =P i'm a bit mathy
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