ASG Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 You have other choices like contraceptive foam, contraceptive inserts or a diaphragm. People who don't want kids should have a vasectomy or tubal ligation. Saves lots of money and stress in the long run. If you can't afford it and are a woman and have always had "female trouble" you might be able to get a hysterectomy and have the insurance company pay for it. I've had one and wished I'd had it done years sooner but had no insurance. Every woman I know who has had a hysterectomy has loved the freedom afterward. It wasn't as scary an op as I had feared. Very little pain. Yes, but there's a BIG difference between not wanting kids *NOW* and not wanting kids *EVER* I rely heavily on BC pill and condoms, because I do want kids. Just not right now, as I can't afford them. But sure... if you KNOW fully well you don't want any kids, ever, then go ahead and get yourself fixed!
crederer Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Well I've only had the conversation with girls I'm in a committed relationship with. We were on the same page. We were/are both young and in school and if it happens it would be best to terminate the pregnancy. As for casual hook ups I make sure I pull out and there hasn't been any problems for me. I don't think I believe this 85% failure condom thing. First of all, a lot of factors have to come into play to get pregnant, even if you're purposely trying to get pregnant. I question the data used in providing that statistic. e.g were these stats derived from people simply claiming they used a condom as they conceived? Or Were these tests done in a lab? If so, were the female subjects all ovulating? Did the men pull out? Were they the cheapest condoms available? If there was a 15% failure rate while using a condom coupled with pulling out I'd have like 70 children right now.
Lei Ping Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 What the other posters said, this is usually something that comes up in serious relationships. If you're only casually dating or having sex ALWAYS wear condoms, not only does they protect you against unwanted pregnancies they also protect you against STD (ugh, I sound as an old sex ed teacher). And guess what, I remember when I used the pill all the times I forgot them, at least I was responsible enough to tell my partner and use other methods, but some women don't tell or forget if they took it or not. There's a lot worse that can come from unprotected sex than unwanted pregnancy. People are dying from it.
Els Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 I don't think I believe this 85% failure condom thing. First of all, a lot of factors have to come into play to get pregnant, even if you're purposely trying to get pregnant. I question the data used in providing that statistic. e.g were these stats derived from people simply claiming they used a condom as they conceived? Or Were these tests done in a lab? If so, were the female subjects all ovulating? Did the men pull out? Were they the cheapest condoms available? If there was a 15% failure rate while using a condom coupled with pulling out I'd have like 70 children right now. The failure rate is not interpreted like that.... A quick search online (CDC, or even Wikipedia will do in a pinch) will suffice to inform you.
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