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Lyra_Daemon
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I've been on the Pill for over 2 years now, and sexually active for nearly a year. My boyfriend and I have always used condoms as well as the pill, but we are thinking of (now and then) not using a condom. I always take my pills around the hour of 6pm...is this adequate protection?

Thanks very much for any feedback!
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dailicious
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Have both you and your boyfriend had TWO full STUI screenings, 6 months apart?

If so, yes, you can have sex without a condom and use just the pill for protection. When taken properly, the pill is about 99% effective against pregnancy.

From what you're describing it sounds like you're taking the pill correctly.

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Lyra_Daemon
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Yep, we are fully tested and cleared, twice just like you said!

Thanks for the input :-)


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