Thread: First time help...

I have a question regarding birth control methods, and there's really no one I can talk to.
My boyfriend and I have been doing research on birth control. It'll be the first time for both of us, and after seeing all the issues with birth control methods, I'm kind of scared. I don't want to try to the pill because I don't trust myself to keep track of it not to mention all the side-effects I hear that go along with it. I've had a fear of shots for as long as I can remember so I haven't even considered that method. I don't want to try any prescription methods because I don't have the spare money (college student heh), and I'm embarrassed about my parents finding out even though they would be supportive. My boyfriend is definitely going to wear a condom, but we wanted to be even more careful. I thought spermicides would be a good option, but everything I've read about them is mixed. What would be the best thing for me to do?