Could always have a PP link so people could donate to your Trojan fund.

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Verily, Almond doth proclaim:
Try abstinence its 100% effective.

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You really are no help.

Anyways, Trojans or Lifestyle are very good quality for a very good price around here. I don't know much about IUD or whatever, I've just always had the mindset "no glove, no love".

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Suddaring:
Except we're not the ones asking the questions about sex.

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Ah you fail yet again suddar, I'm asking questions about condoms not sex.

Good try though.

For what it's worth I wasn't referring to you with that comment.

Maradon! fucked around with this message on 09-24-2006 at 12:06 AM.

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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Maradon! said:
Ah you fail yet again suddar, I'm asking questions about condoms not sex.

Good try though.

For what it's worth I wasn't referring to you with that comment.

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I know, Gains made me post it.

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Azakias impressed everyone with:
Because of personal bias on the medical profession's part. Since it keeps you from having children for 5 to 7 years, it seems almost permanant.

Aside from extremely rare occurences, there are no bad side effects.

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The medical profession is actually right on the money with that, though. If you're going to have children, it's safest in one's twenties. Early twenties, in fact.

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Suddar had this to say about Robocop:
I know, Gains made me post it.

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hey don't drag me into this.

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Pvednes's unholy Backstreet Boys obsession manifested in:
The medical profession is actually right on the money with that, though. If you're going to have children, it's safest in one's twenties. Early twenties, in fact.

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Be that as it may, most people arent starting families til early 30s at least, nowadays.

I dont think a doctor should tell me when I should have kids by withholding a birth control method that is fairly medically sound simply because of my family size.

That said, I still got my IUD with very little hassle, so not all OBGYNs are raving psychos who want to rule my womb. Its luck of the draw, really.

And yes, I shall sing the praises of the IUD because it has been such an awesome thing for me. Hell, I love it simply because of the fact that I had no period for a year, let alone the other pluses. *wink wink*

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Azakias wrote this stupid crap:
Be that as it may, most people arent starting families til early 30s at least, nowadays.

I dont think a doctor should tell me when I should have kids by withholding a birth control method that is fairly medically sound simply because of my family size.

That said, I still got my IUD with very little hassle, so not all OBGYNs are raving psychos who want to rule my womb. Its luck of the draw, really.

And yes, I shall sing the praises of the IUD because it has been such an awesome thing for me. Hell, I love it simply because of the fact that I had no period for a year, let alone the other pluses. *wink wink*

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Well, it is of course entirely up to you, but that doesn't stop it being bad medical advice to advocate them to young people.

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How.... Pvednes.... uughhhhhh:
Well, it is of course entirely up to you, but that doesn't stop it being bad medical advice to advocate them to young people.

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I mentioned the length of time, and I'm sure most people realize that having kids once you're over the age of 30 leads to higher risks. I'm only 22 myself.

I think reliable birth control at a young age is a better choice than getting pregnant on accident when the couple obviously dont want to have a child at this point in time. Thats a lifetime commitment, and at least 18 years of having another human being dependant upon them.

Besides, an IUD is easily taken out and the woman is immediately fertile again. No waiting, like with many hormonal methods. Its not like it commonly makes you sterile.

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Pvednes said:
I must say, I've never met a condom I liked.

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I hate them.

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And I was all like 'Oh yeah?' and Mortious was all like:
I hate them.

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Me too but the gf insists on em. For me personally they make it last alot longer.

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Nobody really understood why Azakias wrote:
Because of personal bias on the medical profession's part. Since it keeps you from having children for 5 to 7 years, it seems almost permanant.

Aside from extremely rare occurences, there are no bad side effects.

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^^^

Yep yep yep. Doctors don't like them because they're fairly long-term.

And the NuvaRing is a hormone-laced ring that she would keep inside her vagina. It works the same way the pill would work, without the nonsense of having to take it at the same time everyday. Stats say that most guys don't feel it but those that do don't mind. I have also heard of one specific case where a couple got going so hard that it it slipped over his penis like a little NuvaCockRing.

ALSO something to consider for the NuvaRing vs. the pill... it's going to have a much lower dosage than any pill because rather than waiting for it to be ingested and breaking down in the body, it buddies up right next to the cervix... hits a lot closer to home than taking a pill, if you get my meaning. Hence why it can be worn for a week at a time.

Odds are, though, if she can't use the pill then synthetic hormones are 100% out. I mean obviously it depends on whatever her medical condition is, but I suggested the ParaGuard IUD because I had assumed that since the pill was out, ALL synthetic hormones are out. Thus, the patch and the NuvaRing are probably both a no-go.

ALTHOUGH, you also have to consider, most of these have estrogen in them - most women who are sensitive to the hormones are sensitive to the estrogen in them. The IUD Aza pointed out (the Mirena) DOES have hormones, but no estrogen. Bearing THAT in mind, if we're talking about an estrogen-specific problem, she may be a candidate for a progestin-only pill. Another progestin-only option would be Norplant (which gets implanted into her arm) but you hear less about that one than anything else, so I think it's on its way out.

The thing with IUDs is that you're going to hear the 10% of failure cases where the IUD was expelled or caused whatever kind of issue (expulsion can be quite painful and/or just a pain in the ass in general) but you won't hear anything about the 90% of people that it worked like a charm for. Kind of the like The Shot, where all you hear about is women going insane on it, but there's like the other 90% who have no complaints.

www.plannedparenthood.com <--- Good to start with for research.
www.vaginapagina.com <--- Excellent resource, but you may end up learning more about women's bodily functions than you ever cared to.

Monica fucked around with this message on 09-24-2006 at 05:47 PM.

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Monica had this to say about Knight Rider:
I have also heard of one specific case where a couple got going so hard that it it slipped over his penis like a little NuvaCockRing.

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Wonder if they'll list that as one of the features in their new commercials.

Now, dont get me wrong. I hate the damned things. I myself believe that the risk of kids and all is part of the natural way of things. That, and they strangle the wang.

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Monica had this to say about dark elf butts:
^^^

Yep yep yep. Doctors don't like them because they're fairly long-term.

And the NuvaRing is a hormone-laced ring that she would keep inside her vagina. It works the same way the pill would work, without the nonsense of having to take it at the same time everyday. Stats say that most guys don't feel it but those that do don't mind. I have also heard of one specific case where a couple got going so hard that it it slipped over his penis like a little NuvaCockRing.

ALSO something to consider for the NuvaRing vs. the pill... it's going to have a much lower dosage than any pill because rather than waiting for it to be ingested and breaking down in the body, it buddies up right next to the cervix... hits a lot closer to home than taking a pill, if you get my meaning. Hence why it can be worn for a week at a time.

Odds are, though, if she can't use the pill then synthetic hormones are 100% out. I mean obviously it depends on whatever her medical condition is, but I suggested the ParaGuard IUD because I had assumed that since the pill was out, ALL synthetic hormones are out. Thus, the patch and the NuvaRing are probably both a no-go.

ALTHOUGH, you also have to consider, most of these have estrogen in them - most women who are sensitive to the hormones are sensitive to the estrogen in them. The IUD Aza pointed out (the Mirena) DOES have hormones, but no estrogen. Bearing THAT in mind, if we're talking about an estrogen-specific problem, she may be a candidate for a progestin-only pill. Another progestin-only option would be Norplant (which gets implanted into her arm) but you hear less about that one than anything else, so I think it's on its way out.

The thing with IUDs is that you're going to hear the 10% of failure cases where the IUD was expelled or caused whatever kind of issue (expulsion can be quite painful and/or just a pain in the ass in general) but you won't hear anything about the 90% of people that it worked like a charm for. Kind of the like The Shot, where all you hear about is women going insane on it, but there's like the other 90% who have no complaints.

www.plannedparenthood.com <--- Good to start with for research.
www.vaginapagina.com <--- Excellent resource, but you may end up learning more about women's bodily functions than you ever cared to.

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Planned Parenthood's information on the NuvaRing. It's how we found out about it. As for it becoming an impromptu cock ring...yeah, it's happened. Wasn't so much extra stimulus as it was hilarious. Most of the time, she takes it out while we do our thing because she says it feels weird. Also, it's worn for three weeks at a time instead of one; it effectively eliminates issues with forgetting to take a pill and regulates the period nicely.

Edit: it should be noted that going to a Planned Parenthood and filling out a few forms/getting an exam or two will get you free contraceptives in most cases. That's how we get ours.

Damnati fucked around with this message on 09-25-2006 at 01:57 AM.

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Damnati had this to say about Cuba:
[QB Also, it's worn for three weeks at a time instead of one; it effectively eliminates issues with forgetting to take a pill and regulates the period nicely.[/QB]

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Dude, I can never remember. Obviously I'm not on it myself, so I don't have first hand experience but I keep reading things differently each time I look into it. It's sad. lolz

Oh, and:

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Vallo had this to say about (_|_):
I don't get how people think condoms aren't effective. They are listed as what, 98% effective? 99%? Even that's only due to misuse. Used properly, it's 100% effective so long as it doesn't break and unlike most forms of birth control it provides a (rather small) bit of protection from some STD's.

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yaes
I don't know that I'll agree with the 100% necessarily just out of cautiousness, but seriously though. As long as they're used properly and don't break, they can be just as effective as hormonal birth control. My roommate tried to make me feel all guilty once just because my boy and I are -only- using condoms, but you know it's not like they're not effective or are only a little bit effective. We've been using JUST condoms for almost 10 months now and have had zero issues. The only other thing we are really conscientious about is that I track my fertility and so we don't have sex when we know I'm most likely to be fertile.

Monica fucked around with this message on 09-25-2006 at 02:22 AM.

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There was much rejoicing when Monica said this:
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yaes
I don't know that I'll agree with the 100% necessarily just out of cautiousness, but seriously though. As long as they're used properly and don't break, they can be just as effective as hormonal birth control. My roommate tried to make me feel all guilty once just because my boy and I are -only- using condoms, but you know it's not like they're not effective or are only a little bit effective. We've been using JUST condoms for almost 10 months now and have had zero issues. The only other thing we are really conscientious about is that I track my fertility and so we don't have sex when we know I'm most likely to be fertile.

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Condoms are great for anyone that doesn't have to wear magnums. I have sensitivity issues as it is and there aren't any of those designed to accomodate that. Thus the Ring prevails.

And some other people.

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Check out the big brain on Delphi Aegis!
This thread has showed me more of Monica then I probably wanted to know.

And some other people.

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This thread made me wonder if maybe I should say fuck being a theater major and just become a gynecologist instead.

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Damnati obviously shouldn't have said:
Condoms are great for anyone that doesn't have to wear magnums. I have sensitivity issues as it is and there aren't any of those designed to accomodate that. Thus the Ring prevails.

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That feeling like you have a tire wrapped around your wang with a chocke chain at the base...

The reason they are made sturdier, is because of the breaking strain. Were they to be made of the same thickness and grade of latex, they would break more often. Friction, lube to surface area ratio, all that jazz.

There are other brands that make magnum sizes, but they break. Way too easily. And if your lady likes a good pounding.. well, lube cant always keep up with friction. Stretch... snap.

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Maradon! likes to say stupid stuff like:
What the hell is that? What do you do with it? Why the fuck don't drug websites ever tell you a single goddamn thing about the drug?

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Because they aren't permited to- only your doctor can.

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Kaiote had this to say about Punky Brewster:
That feeling like you have a tire wrapped around your wang with a chocke chain at the base...

The reason they are made sturdier, is because of the breaking strain. Were they to be made of the same thickness and grade of latex, they would break more often. Friction, lube to surface area ratio, all that jazz.

There are other brands that make magnum sizes, but they break. Way too easily. And if your lady likes a good pounding.. well, lube cant always keep up with friction. Stretch... snap.

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I understand the why and wherefor, but I like them no better for it.