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4 Reasons Why I Don't Use Birth Control

1. Medical Expenses

Why I Don't Use Birth Control

I think birth control is a waste of money. I also think that pregnancy and STDs are as preventable as obesity, Type II diabetes, and stroke. Sure, you may depend on drugs to avoid the bad stuff in life, but sometimes it's just easier to avoid the kinds of behaviors that lead you into the bad stuff in life.

2. I Am Not A Test Subject Or Experiment

4 Reasons Why I Don't Use Birth Control

I am aware that some women have bad experiences with using certain types of using birth control and look for the birth control that is right for them. Not me. I believe that being exposed to the toxins and potentially harmful chemical reactions of the universe is a part of life, but intentionally doing so by testing out different types of hormonal birth control may have unforeseen consequences down the road.

3. Birth Control Is Not Necessary For Healthy Living

4 Reasons Why I Don't Use Birth Control

I believe in the power of a nutritious diet. A nutritious, balanced diet should cure and prevent most ailments. I would rather depend on the Food Pyramid instead of pharmaceutical drugs for the rest of my life.

Birth control is a needless drug. Humans have survived millennia without hormonal contraceptives. Instead, physical barriers, behavioral adjustments, and cultural patterns can really limit human population quite efficiently.

4. I Am Single

4 Reasons Why I Don't Use Birth Control

Perhaps, the most important reason is that I am single. As a single person, I just don't need birth control at all. I also don't engage in risky sexual behaviors or go to seedy places for a hook-up. I condemn the practice of non-committal sex and the wild party lifestyle. I reject the belief that sex is a need. A person can be stranded on a desert island and can still live on the island, if he has food and water. He may get extremely lonely, but he can still live. If another person is added onto the desert island, then the two stranded persons may start stimulating each other sexually as part of social interaction. But is sex necessary to live? No. It's just required to maintain one's relationships.

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  • Sex may not be "necessary to live", but technically neither is joy.

    But in my opinion, a life without sex or joy isn't really life, it's merely existence. I sure wouldn't want to live that way - but to each his own.

    • Exactly what I was thinking.

    • You nailed this users take!

    • Was going to say something similar.. You nailed it!!! Thumbs up man

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  • Humans also survived perfectly fine for millennia without medicine, laws, running water, toilets, or written language.

    Wanna give those up, too?

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  • Completely understandable and I agree. As long as your not having sex or in a sexual relationship it is fine. Most women can't use birth control at all. For someone like me to help with the period/hormone problems is very risky. That is why I would never use it. Especially when I seen something like this:

    bodyecology.com/.../dangers_birth_control_pill.php

    Its also best to get tested for allergies to this chemicals as well as copper. Since they still make and use Copper IUDs it is very dangerous. I also have a friend who was on the ring and still got pregnant. To tell you the truth, #1 isn't always the issue. Its mainly #3 and #4. As for #2, I have never heard of that, but you learn something new everyday. Overall great MyTake.

    And gentlemen listen. This has nothing to do with trapping somebody with a baby. If your that scared you are NOT at liberty to have sex with her. These synthetic hormones are not healthy for the human body! It is unnatural and these things have consequences long term in the future. If people can not be responsible to keep their legs close no matter how much their bodies wants it, then its on them. If they end up sick, so be it. God forbid they can't get pregnant again in life, so be it. Or may end up dead, sadly? Then it'll be what will be. It's not that I don't care what happens to people, otherwise I wouldn't be on GaG sharing insight or opinions, but you have to care.

    This doesn't make a person asexual, cut that out. Asexual means they aren't interested in sexual relations with anybody or anything, or they are not sexually attracted to anybody mainly. Its about being smart with ones body. Have self control and discipline yourself. That is what you do. That way you can express the energy in a proper environment, like marriage as an example. But people don't want to wait, so aw well. Que Sera Sera. That's not my problem, but I still care.

    • "If people can not be responsible to keep their legs close no matter how much their bodies wants it, then its on them." Exactly.

  • Do you think that organic food is a waste of money, too?
    Do you disagree with women who have medical conditions such as Poly-cystic ovary syndrome going on birth control to be healthier, and to relieve their symptoms?
    You realize their are toxins in next to everything that you ingest, yeah? Unless you're willing to put in the extra money to get organic produce, but you've already said you're not up for that...

    My, you're quite the negative Nancy.

    • Women who have an actual debilitating medical condition should be allowed to use birth control pills. However, women who do not have such a condition don't need birth control pills in the first place. Yes, I do believe that organic produce is a waste of money. The toxicity levels in non-organic produce are not high enough to cause any problems. Non-organic produce does not differ from organic produce in nutrients. Basically, you're paying for a luxury (organic) product that does not differ much from non-organic, regular produce in nutrients, and both kinds of produce are safe for consumption.

    • "Organic" food is ABSOLUTELY a waste of money. "Organic" produce isn't any lower in toxins than other produce, provided you wash and peel the produce the way you should anyway. Also, "organic" food spoils MUCH faster, and is more likely to become contaminated with pests that can make humans sick (because they don't use the pesticides). Worst of all, "organic" is unsustainable on a global level, because those farming methods simply can't grow enough food in the same unit area as larger-scale farming methods. It's basically a pointless luxury in rich countries -- if the whole world tried to go "organic", billions of people would literally starve to death.

    • @redeyemindtricks If you buy organic from mexico/cali, you're right. If I buy organic fruits/veggies grown in my own city... I'd bet money that it's pretty toxin-free.

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  • Great take! I went to the dentist last year and they asked me about medications. They were so confused as to why I wasn't on birth control, like everyone above the age of 16 is somehow having sex. Sex is not a need.

    • Lol I got the same bewildered reaction when I went to the doctors and said that I did not want all of these sex related vacations because I'm waiting till I'm married to have sex.

    • @Dim_121 Do you mean vaccinations? Cuz if it's hpv, you can get that by kissing someone... or from marrying someone who's not a virgin. But yeah, they do get surprised by virgins by choice.

    • @Dim_121 Health Insurance does not cover the HPV vaccine for people older than 26. If you are 26 years of age or younger, then you should get the vaccine or pay the hefty price later. Not getting vaccinated means you will be exposed to the virus, if your partner has had sex at least once.

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  • If you think that birth control is not necessary, you have never had an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy, and you have never visited an abortion clinic full of women with heavy hearts. Or a third world country where you are surrounded by starving children. Birth control is a blessing, and one of the marvels of our more advanced society. I am glad that YOU don't need it, since you aren't sexually active. But billions of us are sexually active, and birth control is not about us being government lab rats or being holistic naturalists. It's about an infinitely better quality of life. Medical breakthroughs are still being made every day, and they require some tweaking, as do all inventions of every sort. Every birth control option out there is a blessing and a privilege not to be taken lightly. I only wish everyone in the world had unlimited access to whatever method they would choose.

  • It's so easy to say you won't use birth control. You won't have sex and there is nothing wrong with it, but I bet if you were sexually active you would use it. But to make birth control sound so bad is disingenuous at best. It's much more expensive to get pregnant with an unwanted child. You have quite the world view, but you have to understand a very small segment of society agrees with you. Be who you are, think what you want, but quit making it like whoever has the common sense to use birth control is doing something bad. Get over yourself.

  • It's a needless drug? You are healthy? Fair enough, if you are single and are not having regular sexual intercourse, then birth control may not be a big concern of yours but how does you being healthy have anything to do with not using birth control? It is used mainly for contraceptive purposes, so not really a relevant statement.

    . It's a waste of money? - Not if it prevents you from experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. If you compare the costs of abortion, raising the child etc. It is significantly less expensive.

    . Condoms are considered a method of birth control.

    . Condoms are effective, yes, but are often used incorrectly due to expiry dates, not being correctly put on, slipping off, rips and tears etc. If you take for example the combined pill or progestin-only pill, both the typical use and perfect use have lower failure rates than that of condoms.

    . Yes, people survived fine without hormonal contraceptives, but pregnancy rates were still far higher per woman prior to their introduction in the 60's. Women were have far more babies due to a lack of effective contraceptives. Yes their were condoms, but they were both not as effective as they are now today, and they just aren't quite as effective in general.

    I appreciate that this is your opinion, and i know that there are many women who cannot use hormonal contraception for various reasons, but i really don't think you should write it off as needless.

  • Ya I totally get why people don't want to take hormones for years of their life. We have literally no idea what the consequences are.
    On the pack it always say "don't when older than 30 or smoking" well why? What happens then?

    I am however taking birth control, because 1 and 2 don't apply to me. And even those that pay, the cost is minimal. You spend like 10 euro on three months or 15 on a 6 month pack.

    But as for 3, I actually feel better when taking birth control. I have no cramps and my skin is clearer

    • Smoking is contraindicated because nicotine raises blood pressure and heart rate -- predisposing the smoker to heart attack and stroke -- and artificially elevated estrogen levels multiply that risk. This is still basically a non-issue in women who don't already have hypertension or heart issues, but, you know how warning labels are -- even if the incidence is 1% or 0.5%, they still put a label on there for legal immunity ("can't sue us if this happens"). Technically, the same warning should extend to sympathomimetics (amphetamines, methylphenidate, ephedrine) and even high doses of caffeine.

  • Eh you should've specified that you don't use *hormonal* birth control, as condoms etc are considered birth control too... I kinda clicked on this take expecting you to preach about the pull-out method or abstinence, or not believing in STDs or whatever lol.
    Sex kinda is necessary to live in the sense that without sex, none of us would even be here.
    I'm on the pill myself and I think it's handy. No complaints, no weird side effects, and I can enjoy sex with my boyfriend without worrying too much about getting pregnant. And I get to skip my period if the timing is bad, like I'm about to go on vacation or something. Plus it really doesn't cost a whole lot, I spend like 6 euros a month on my birth control pills.

  • To each their own.. as long as you're not trying to tell other women what to do with their bodies I couldn't care less what you do with yours.

    I take birth control for several reasons. Obviously number one is to prevent pregnancy. But it also regulates my menstrual cycle, makes my periods more bearable and helps with my acne which has been a huge challenge for me for many years.

    It took me a while to find the right birth control for me - nuva ring - but it was worth it. I was on birth control pills a couple times, and tried the depo shot when I was 18 (it was terrible) and an IUD last year (also terrible). Had some issues with the second pill I was on and those issues persisted even after switching back to the old pills. So believe me, I totally understand the not wanting to experiment and have to try a bunch of different stuff. It fucking SUCKED. But, I don't want children and now that I'm in a stable and committed relationship it's nice to not have to use condoms. When I was single I always used condoms whenever I had sex so I was off birth control for many years (due to the issues I had with it).

  • Good my take but condoms are also considered birth control. I noticed that many of my female freinds don't want to take the pill because not only do they not have sex but that they are also waiting till they are married to have sex with their boyfreinds. Even though their parents have bought the pill for them.

    • It's kind of discouraging that their parents don't support their decision.

    • @mermaidrocketship No it is not that. It is that they are covering their bases so to speak. You never know if a young woman might change her mind about that and choose to roll around with her boyfreind instead of waiting.

  • Taking birth control without having a sexual life is like taking petrol without a car.

  • have always and will always use birth control when having sex and not trying to get pregnant.

    the cost of 40 condoms at $15 is far cheaper than an abortion or a lifetime with an unplanned pregnancy and child. consider that people could simply not go to starbucks three times and afford condoms that could last for months if not a year. or not download that next unnecessary cell phone app and get a box of condoms

  • So after all that , why you're not using birth control is... you're not polishing someone's purple dragon.

  • 4 reasons I don't use birth control

    -I'm a guy
    -That would be weird
    -I don't get pregnant
    -My dad would disown me

    • Na, you're just talking crazy now. Go get on the pill anyway, Big Pharma wants you to.

  • Aside from the fact that BC generally puts the onus on girls as they are the ones who often live with the consequences, there is really no comparison between skin on wet, warm, pink skin.

  • You could have started with the last one... just saying...

  • Birth control is a choice. The End.

    Ignore all the bitter haters who share opinions on this myTake. #Peace

    • Also very true! What works for the author of this MyTake works for her, and it's always good to hear other people's opinions.

  • You forgot #5: It kills the sex drive.

    I'd never ask a partner to go on birth control, as it has very bad effects on the female body. Fertility isn't a disease, so why take an artificial drug to "cure" it?

  • good take!!! its one of the things i will never use

  • "Birth control is a needless drug. Humans have survived millennia without hormonal contraceptives. Instead, physical barriers, behavioral adjustments, and cultural patterns can really limit human population quite efficiently."

    You are aware that sky-high infant mortality rates as well as warfare, the occasional epidemic, crude abortion techniques and even need-based infanticide were essential parts of that equation, right?

    P. S. I hope this myTake was satire...

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