Do you still need to wear Condoms if she is on the pill?

[coachTanthony]

[Cynicaldreamer]

Absolutely!!! I'm about to go on a mini rant here-

The pill is NOT completely effective against pregnancy! You can still get pregnant if you're unlucky enough. Hence adding a condom as extra layer of protection.

As someone that works in healthcare, I hear and see all kinds of women, especially young, naive girls, coming in saying, "I was on the pill but..." or "We used protection..." yet they STILL got pregnant! It sucks, but it happens.

And even then, if you're not familiar with your partner, or you're in open relationship/non-monogamous, I'd definitely insist on him wearing a condom to prevent STDs.

[BlackRoseFairy]

Amen

[coachTanthony]

I think they need to come out with PEE on STD tests already!

[Cynicaldreamer]

@coachTanthony Yes!!! On a sidenote I love how the few downvotes I received are from men... gee, I wonder what their stance on condoms are? LOL

[coachTanthony]

Ha I know right !

[worldscolide]

I always used condoms regardless of weather or not she was on birth control, reason being is, I never trusted them at their word number 1, and number 2 birth control does not prevent STD's, and I don't care how clean they say they are, unless I see the paper work from a doctor I'm not taking them at their word.. I only stopped wearing condoms cause I'm married. So you definitely got my up vote..

[Cynicaldreamer]

@worldscolide Thank you sir! Oh I agree: unless I see paper from their doctor saying they are clean? Anyone can claim to be STD free... doesn't mean they are. I've had a guy say he was sterile? I still made him get checked for STDs! Too much nonsense out there nowadays

[Screenwriter]

If she is JUST starting the pill, you're supposed to use supplemental birth control. If she is taking a course of antibiotics, you should use supplemental birth control, because antibiotics lessen the pill's efficacy. If she has an infection, such as a yeast infection, which could spread to you and reinfect her. For protection if she has hpv or herpes, which are reoccurrent, and though viruses, condoms do give very good protection against. Condoms are the little workhorses in the sperm, egg, STD wars!!!

[Protector119]

Yes, always yes with the pill, because (if you'll allow me to get slightly nerdy) condoms have a higher protection stat against pregnancy than the pill, IUDs are10 times more effective. And even then you wear a condom because it can help against STDs, while some STDs, mostly insect based, aren't phased by condoms. you will always have a better chance with a condom rather than hoping the pill will do all the work. Unless it's with your permanent partner and you plan on having kids in your future, at that point I'd let lady luck have her roll and go with just the pill

[GuildLegend435]

Yes.

you can't hang all the sexual responsibility on her.

if she forgets about taking a pill by accident, takes antibiotics for bronchitis, or drinks a lot, the pill can be much less effective. the pill also doesn't defend against diseases, if she bangs another dude she can spread it to you, i dont think the risk is worth it for casual dating.

a condom isn't just a way to prevent pregnancy. it's piece of mind for a low price.

[sejla]

As my mom always said if you aren't ready to have kids always use 2 forms of protection. It isn't rocket science.

[ragingumbreon]

Yes. The pill is not guaranteed to keep you from getting pregnant. It may prevent it, but it doesn't always work.

[maceygirl]

It doesn't hurt to use them in addition to the pill
At the same time, it feels better for both without

[lumos]

Yes, if the people involved haven't gotten tested and there's a chance that one or both of them has an STD.

However, I only have sex in long-term relationships and since I'm on the pill, I don't really feel the need to tell my partner to use a condom. Yes it adds an extra layer of protection against a pregnancy, but I always take my pill at a specific time every single day, so the risk of me getting pregnant is extremely low. It has worked for the past 4-ish years so I don't see that changing anytime soon. However, other people are of course free to do as they please and if they prefer using both the pill and the condom, then it's up to them. This is just how I do it and it's been going fine so far.

[CreativeMumble]

If it's a random encounter or you're seeing someone else as well, then yes. The condom will protect from diseases.

If you're both tested and clean and exclusive, then it should be safe.

[Randomawkwardness]

First of all, you should always double up your protection. Secondly, how trusting are you of your partner? How do you know he doesn't have an STD? Most people won't admit that to their partner if they lose the chance for sex without a condom.

[MzAsh]

It’s not necessary if you’re taking the pill on time every day but it’s all personal preference.

[Claireluvskaren]

Simple answer, condons don't prevent STDs. So wrap it up boys.

[purplepoppy]

I don't buy the pill isn't 100% argument. It's like saying i never fly because planes occasionally crash.

[RichiChan]

Look, I get it. There's very little better than going bareback during sex, but honestly, there's no way you can justify rolling the dice on this. A condom as an extra is a low effort way to add another layer of protection against both pregnancy and stds.

[1Anon]

Yes, it’s always better to be safe as condoms help to prevent infections from being transmitted in addition to reducing the odds of the woman becoming pregnant.

[Duckysback]

Depends, the pill doesn't prevent STDs

[Felinegirl]

Depends. Did you both test for STDs? Also, double dutch is always safer, the pill protects for like 98%. Make your own judgement.

[coralee]

Yes. You are the only one who is going to advocate for your health. Women can and do forget to take the pill, and if she's on any other medication that can cause the pill to be less effective. Not to mention for every man that "stealths" there is a woman lying about the pill.

Even with the best intentions the pill can fail it is always good to have a back-up method. On top of that an unwanted pregnancy is the least of your worries with unprotected sex. Now the vast majority of STIs are curable they aren't fun and there is always a risk you could attract a non-curable STI.

[MotherEarth2020]

Hell to the YES! The pill isn't 100% . No birth control is. Protect yourself from getting pregnant and diseases.

[OlderAndWiser]

The only time that I have felt absolutely safe not wearing a condom has been when

1. my partner was post-menopausal, and
2. we had both been tested for STD's and, of course, we were both cleaner than the Board of Health!

[MrHopper]

Only if we dont know each other very well, once you are in a relationship its different

[1stranger]

For safety;
You must wear safety belt before you start driving..

The car = pills
Safety belt = condom

[SarahsSummer]

It can’t hurt your efforts to prevent pregnancy but it’s paramount if you also want to prevent contracting diseases.

[JackSmy]

Yes. I don't want kids right now, so another form of protection makes it just that more unlikely.

[PinkMichae]

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