I'm sure many of you are so in tune with your bodies that you know exactly when Aunt Flo is going to pay you a visit. Some women count days and keep track of their periods on their calendar, some women record the details of their cycles on a
fertility awareness chart, and others just know based on their birth control (how many pills they have left in their pack or how long they've been wearing their Nuvaring). Of course PMS and the responses our bodies give us are a great indication (did someone say sore boobs?), but how do you keep track of your cycle?
Many women are on the pill because they love how it regulates their periods, reduces symptoms of PMS, and prevents them from becoming pregnant. What they don't love is having to remember to take their pill every single day — that's where the
Nuvaring comes in! I know I've told you a lot about this form of BC over the past few months, so let's see how much you really know about the Nuvaring.
Weigh in and tell us if you forgive or not forgive this
True Confession.
"I want another baby so badly, but my hubby won't budge. I want to pull an "oopsey" and forget to put in my
Nuvaring this month but if I get pregnant that way, can I be forgiven?"
There's been a lot of
news about
STIs lately. We all know it's important to
protect yourself against disease, but it's also important to protect yourself against pregnancy if having a baby isn't part of your immediate plan. Maybe you already have a method that works for you, but in case you're unhappy and want to explore other options, I've put together a three-part series on finding the right method.
I just recently saw that hilarious movie
Knocked Up, and I wanted to set something straight. When the guys were talking, one of them said something about how everyone knows that a girl can't get pregnant if she's on top while having sex. According to his belief, gravity makes sure the sperm doesn't get to the egg.
There are so many forms of birth control out there that it can make your head spin. Everyone has different needs, so the same choice may not work for all women.
You may be on the
Pill to help alleviate painful periods or cysts.
Many women use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy because it is considered to be the most effective method.
The Pill is just one kind -- the Patch and the
Nuvaring contain hormones too.
The Nuvaring, the Patch, and some types of oral contraceptives contain a combination of 2 hormones - estrogen and progestin.
Are
condoms not your favorite choice of birth control?
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If not, check out the
Nuvaring. Once a month, you insert a little flexible contraceptive ring inside you.
Now that you are getting married, you might find that your birth control needs are changing. Since you are in a monogamous relationship, you don't have to worry about contracting an
STI, so birth control methods that weren't an option before may suddenly be perfect for you. Plus, you may want to think about more suitable options depending on whether or not you are planning on having kids.
Condoms not your favorite choice of birth control?
Use condoms - video powered by Metacafe
Check out the
Nuvaring. Once a month, you insert a little flexible contraceptive ring inside you.
