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I know that birth control is aimed at the lower spectrum of the population so that everyone can use it, but I don't think that people who do use that method correctly should be put down for it. For over the past year, I been using a combination of the patch and inbetween not being able to afford refils (which has been a year at the longest), I have used the pull out method and it has worked out just fine. I am sorry 2 links of mine are not as reliable as they should be, but unfortunatly
"Luckily, most of my links are from reliable sources and can be trusted"
Actually, the only link I would trust is your Planned Parenthood link. The ABC or Esquire reporter probably doesn't know any more about birth control then you do; more likely, they're just a good speller with big contact list. *Their sources* are the ones you want to trust, IF they're reliable; you need not--and should not--assume that they are.
Speaking of Planned Parenthood, have you been to your local clinic? This is the sort of talk they love to have, they *exist* to have talks like this. I'm assuming you're not in one of those hellholes that have purged themselves of PP. (Hi, Mississippi!)
Finally, if you're on a budget, the long-term hormonal methods have a high up-front cost, but you're spreading that cost over at least six months, up to several years (IUD). Also, if you by condoms in bulk, you can get the price down to 15-20 cents each.
That doesn't neccaserily mean all the links have provided untrustworthy information. I started off my sex life on the patch that was originally from PP, but the problem with that is that PP is towns away and I barely have enough gas to make it to school. I have been using the pull out method since I ran out of patches (and before I knew about the links) but people are going to ask for some links when something that they don't agree with comes up. I have been using the POM for over a year
and it works for me and my partner personally. If something has been working for over a year, then it probably works. It has been said that if you try for a year to have a baby and you don't end up pregnant, you should see a doctor because something is wrong. Why then, wouldn't it work if you were trying a method of BC for over a year, and you haven't ended up pregnant?
And personally, I would never use a IUD because those are recomended more for women who have already had kids ( I have not) and I would like to still be fertile by the time I want to have kids. I know the risks are low but I would like to avoid them anyways with that particular method. I could never afford something expensive up front, even if it was a good investment (I know it is) but I just lost a job and I just can't afford something that much now.
It's like everything else, education is aimed at the lowest common denominator. It's easier to make a blanket statement like wear protection always, thereby negating the risks of infidelity and basically a lack of control on the guys' part, than it is to say, if both people enter into a committed, monogamous relationship, remain faithful and exercise control, the risks of disease and pregnancy are very small.
Plus, there is a basic assumption that people SHOULD be sleeping around.
Sleeping around isn't my concern, having enjoyable sex with my partner is. Ergo, no condom.
Well, that's interesting because I have been doing it for over a year and no pregnancy. I will recant whatever I said today if I do end up pregnant but it's just not going to happen if it hasn't already (as long as we continue as we have using it correctly). I have done research besides what I have seen and it seems to fit with what I have observed personally (that's why I put that along with some of my research).I couldn't help but notice that there were a lot more contraceptives that were less
effective than the pull-out method, including the female condom. But funny thing is, according to that list, the male condom has almost the same effectiveness of the pull out method (4% difference) and they advertise the male condom like there's not tommorow. I Know the pull out method isn't going to work for everyone because some people can't pull out in time but it certainly not far from working.
Tracking your cycle is actually really reliable on its own if done right but pull out alone is not.
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!OK, you are obiviously misinformed. The "rhythm method" (That's how "rhythm" is spelt, btw."rhythum" is not a word) and "pull out" method are COMPLETELY different. Since you didn't do the research yourself, I will explain each one to you. The Rhythm method-find out when parts of your cycle go on and avoid the days that you are ovulating. The Pull-out method-When a man pulls out before climax thus, sperm from the climax does not enter the vagina. It's really cute how hypocritical and ignorant
You are. LOL the one who is educated and has done the research is the "tarded" one? WOW. I guess we don't need more educated people running around, do we? I believe there is a place for people like you, it's called trailor parks. You will find PLENTY of your kind there. Please read and educate yo' self (I had to dumb down the language a bit so that you could understand it) before leaving "tarded" comments on a subject you obiviously know nothing about.
Dear spelling Nazi:
please read paragraph 3 of my original answer, where I stated "I get that coitus interruptus is different..."
I truly apologize if you are offended by the word "tarded" and hope that you are able to generate an appropriate sense of just how weighty the value of opinions are on an anonymous internet comment site.
Enjoy.
Yes, so if they are different why are you saying there effectiveness is the same? That has no relevance to the question. This site really doesn't effect me what-so-ever in real life and never will, but I will point out when someone is being hypocritical. Check out the new link that another person on this provided me with, it shows that Pull out is way more effective than rhythm method. I admit, the pull-out method is not for everyone, but just because a couple uses it they shouldn't be put down
On the planned parenthood website, it states that if he didn't urinate after the last time he came, then it's possible that sperm could be present in the precum
Well gee, the guy below me has been using it for over 20 years and no pregnancy and I have been using it over a year (when I have been tested fertile by doctors) and yet no pregnancy here either. Do you believe in everything you read on the internet? I (and others I know) Have been using the pull out method for over a year and it HAS been proven to work. As I stated before, I know more people who have gotten pregnant using the pill wrong than using the pull out method right.
Um buddy, we are the same age. You can't just assume someones age based on what they believe in. I never said the pull-out method was my favorite method of BC, and I am currently out sourcing it for a new BC for a more relaxing experience. I think sometimes it makes things less enjoyable for the male to have think about it when he just wants to climax and enjoy it. It's not a perfect method, but it is certainly not far from working. The new I have provided from another answer on this page
I don't think I am "invincible" I have used a method for over a year, I have tested it, it has worked. Simple as that. Anybody can agree if you have been doing a certain BC for over a year and you haven't gotten pregnant yet then it probably works. The main point of BC is to prevent pregnancy, which it has in my case. This method of BC is not for everyone, and it does take a lot of control, but that doesn't mean that it absoultly doesn't work. It really depends on the person using the BC.
Um, did you read the question and see the links? Better yet, did you read of others accounts of using it effectively or see any first hand accounts of it? I know more people who have gotten pregnant on the pill than the pull out method. If someone can do the pull out method correctly (and I am going to have to state it for you, because you didn't read the links and obiviously didn't do any research yourself) it's over 70% at the least and some argue that it's even more effective.
no because I don't need to educate myself about it, I know its not a good thing to do the pullout method, but hey mayb you should try it and see if you don't get pregnant since you know so much and the internet helped you and its always right...please
That's why I (and others I know) have been doing it for over a year and yet no one has turned up pregnant. Hmmmm maybe you need to do some research, because research says otherwise about the pull out method. You sure need a lot more education to be better informed on this topic, I don't know why you think you don't, because you are gravely misinformed. LOL please read up and get some more education, pleeeeaaasseeee.
i can spell sweetie I don't need to type every single word correctly, and I really care what people think especially the ones who don't know me ohh god what will I do with myself, but how about you educate and try the pullout method since you know everything
Um, as I have stated before (not sure you can read at this moment) I HAVE been doing the method, OVER a year and it has WORKED. I never said I know everything but personally, I have PROVEN that it works for some people. If you could get your head out of your ass and read the WHOLE response before you answer, you would realize I have already stated that.
watever this is stupid arguing with u, well I hope you get pregnant and you see that it doesn't work!
umm you must b a stupid bitch because I never said I knew everything, if your gonna talk all that sh*t at least don't do it anonymously lik what most pussy's would do, if you think I'm wrong go talk to a doctor and they will tell you that your wrong dumb ass!
im actually not from the ghetto and your real stupid that you assume things just because I'm typing things to make them shorter and if that's all you got then that's really sad and how am I being a hypocrite? actually don't answer that because its probably gonna b stupid anyways
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