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Old May 01, 2013, 01:38 PM
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My husband I always use two forms of birth control. Until we were married, it was using the pill, taking it at the same time every day (this is extremely important) and condoms. After the wedding, I stayed on birth control pills, but we switch between condoms and pull-out, mostly because I'm less concerned about getting pregnant. We still use two because we know right now wouldn't be a good time to have a kid, but if we did have one, the world wouldn't end. At the same time, my husband has been repeatedly tested, has only been with one other girl besides me, and I've only been with him. I completely trust him, know his background, and am not worried about STIs.

Personally, I agree with Hamster. Condoms are non-negotiable in the dating stage. Physically, a little discomfort or loss of sensation is nothing to complain about compared with child birth. I also agree that you should get the HPV vaccine. Just remember, this is your body and you have to deal with the consequences, whereas he can just up and leave (not saying he would, but it could and does happen).

And since I just looked this up for another thread and still have it open.. here's a birth control chart at Planned Parenthood:
Birth Control Chart
Thanks for this!
hamster-bamster, jacq10