Hi there, I am seriously considering getting the implant inserted but was wondering when the best time would be. I'm currently taking birth control pills and was wondering if I should wait to get it inserted during my placebo week or if I can go ahead and get it inserted in the middle of my pill pac...

Okay so in theory, if you are an absolutely perfect pill user, would the implant still be more effective?

Just a quick question about something I've been curious about. Everywhere I look says that the implant is more effective than the pill (even if only by a small percentage). Why is that? Is it due to human error when taking the pill that makes it less effective?

Thanks so much!

I'll definitely check out those articles, thank you.

For some reason the Help Near You tool isn't working for me - or maybe there's nothing close by. The page comes up blank every time, am I doing something wrong?

Hi there, I really didn't know where to put this, and the last thing I want to do is waste your time so if this topic is out of your realm of resources, let me know and I completely understand. The reason that I come here is that typically you give a lot of good information and you might know where ...

Ohhh okay thank you for clearing that up! That's much more in line with what I've been hearing.

We were using a new non latex condom and I was really worried about it breaking but I didn't anticipate this. The condom was still pretty tight when he pulled out, and he hadn't come a lot, he was surprised that he did at all. I'm on birth control and this is my placebo week. I'm just worried becaus...

Hi there, I'm worried because my period is a couple of days late, and whenever I get worried I come to this site and read articles to make me feel better. However, I read an answer to someone's question that scared me: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/can_you_continue_having_sex_after_ejacul...

Good idea, I'll ask my doctor about it the next time I go in. I used the lubricant given to me by Planned Parenthood for a while, but I noticed that was making it much much worse and I reacted to that very strongly. I've been using condoms that are non spermicidal and are pre lubricated. I've tried ...

Hi there, I was wondering what the signs of a latex allergy are? Every time I use a condom it leaves a burning, almost searing pain and lasts for up to an hour. Sometimes I notice swelling. Those are the only signs, but it's bad enough that many times I've had to stop sex because it hurts so much. A...

Thank you for such a detailed response! I've been thinking about it, and I've always been easily influenced by media. Way too many TV shows or movies involve someone cheating on their partner. And they make it seem okay or normal. Which sucks because I've let that idea sink into my brain- that cheat...

My boyfriend of a little over 1 year revealed to me recently that he sometimes watches porn, and while I thought I would be okay with that, I'm not. It makes me very uncomfortable/jealous. I'm generally an insecure person so all I can think about is that he wants to look at other girls' bodies and t...

I guess my question was, the same rules for missed pills still apply if it's the start of a new pack?

Hi there! My question is, I'm coming to the end of my placebo week of my birth control pills. I'm supposed to start the new pack tomorrow (Sunday). However, I'm home from college and accidentally left them at school. I might not be able to start the new pack until Monday or Tuesday. If I start late,...

I had talked to my doctor and she said it was okay to stop taking them when I wanted to. I haven't talked to her about this because I only stumbled across it recently. But thank you

Hello, I've recently decided to stop taking my birth control pill because after taking it for a year, I've decided that hormones aren't for me. After trying 3 brands I still have horrible headaches, nausea, mood swings, depression, etc.. Anyways, and I have no idea how I stumbled across this, but I ...