Contraception

[Boisdevie]

I know that by its very nature this forum is certain to attract a good share of dimwits and idiots (it attracted me after all) but jeez what is it with some people. We have:
Condoms
Implants
The pill
The coil

Yet people seem to end up pregnant. How are they dealing with contraception? Keeping their fingers crossed and hope everything goes well?

[Wakeup]

I'm going to assume you're not talking about those that actually used one or more of the above choices but the little swimmers found their way anyway.

[basilandthyme]

I think that a number of women get pregnant accidentally-on-purpose. They KNOW there is contraception available but are too lazy to use it - to me, that's a deliberate accident.

[michelle23]

Most the people i no who had an unplanned pregnancy were on contraception. It can easily happen to anyone. Stop being so judgemental.

I have a few friends who had unplanned pregnancies young and are all amazing mothers. I also no a few that probably did set out to trap a bloke and failed miserably but that doesnt make them bad parents-just desperate

[oxytocinbite]

I hope I don't end up having a baby but they say if you use condoms perfectly you have a higher percentage and be fine. I wouldn't want to use birth control because of the side effects but I know my risks and some people are willing to take them.

[Rowen]

Well, some people use the new method of having sex... It's like a game show. For guys, the golden prize is a sandwich afterwards. And for the girls, the golden prize is a baby. Of course, STD's and unpleasant experiences are added bonuses to meant to offset the hurt of losing if neither of them gets the golden prize.

[ashley89]

I think that a number of women get pregnant accidentally-on-purpose. They KNOW there is contraception available but are too lazy to use it - to me, that's a deliberate accident.

I definitely agree with that. I also think some girls do it on purpose to "trick" their boyfriend/fiancee into getting married, or getting married sooner than planned. it happened to my cousin. she dated the guy for 5 years, nothing happened, no babies. one night we were at a super bowl party and she was drunk, she told me she wanted to get married but her boyfriend wanted to wait a few years so they could save up more money and make sure they were ready, blah blah. next thing you know about 2 months later she was pregnant. she was on birth control all those years, mentions wanting to get married sooner, then suddenly is pregnant? I think she stopped taking it or something, lol

[basilandthyme]

I hope I don't end up having a baby but they say if you use condoms perfectly you have a higher percentage and be fine. I wouldn't want to use birth control because of the side effects but I know my risks and some people are willing to take them.

Are the side effects of the pill something you've discussed with your doctor? Or are you listening to ancient tales of weight gain etc? There are many different types of contraception with varying results on our bodies.

You say that you're willing to take a risk with condom only. Is your boyfriend also willing to take the risk of an unplanned pregnancy? Is he fine with paying for the child's upkeep for the next 18 years?

[Cerby]

Is your boyfriend also willing to take the risk of an unplanned pregnancy?

Remember, stairs are for going up and falling down. Accidents do happen...

[basilandthyme]

Remember, stairs are for going up and falling down. Accidents do happen...

Yes accidents do happen. But there are ways to lessen the odds. I just wonder if the boyfriend is happy with high odds

[basilandthyme]

I definitely agree with that. I also think some girls do it on purpose to "trick" their boyfriend/fiancee into getting married, or getting married sooner than planned. it happened to my cousin. she dated the guy for 5 years, nothing happened, no babies. one night we were at a super bowl party and she was drunk, she told me she wanted to get married but her boyfriend wanted to wait a few years so they could save up more money and make sure they were ready, blah blah. next thing you know about 2 months later she was pregnant. she was on birth control all those years, mentions wanting to get married sooner, then suddenly is pregnant? I think she stopped taking it or something, lol

I also find it interesting how a high percentage of accidentally pregnant girls were already 'clucky'.

[Cerby]

Yes accidents do happen. But there are ways to lessen the odds. I just wonder if the boyfriend is happy with high odds

I think you missed the objective of my post...if I add "stairs" to the bottom of the list of contraceptives, would it help? It can go above "Rum + coat hanger"

[bcgirl]

Why not be on the pill AND use condoms??! Ppl choose to have sex not caring about the consequences. Gosh, you should see how busy these abortion clinics are with young, dumb 18 yr olds. I've heard girls even say "this is my 8th abortion!!!!" Yet still continue to have unprotected sex. It's unbelievable. Ppl like that deserve to be aborted.

[renegade235]

Having a child is a serious matter and I don't think some people look at it as seriously as they should. We have so many methods of birth control in this country yet we still end up with so many unplanned pregnancies. I realize accidents do happen and no method is perfect. However, there sure seem to be an awful lot of these "accidents". I think people need to be more conscious about the consequences of their actions

[basilandthyme]

I think you missed the objective of my post...if I add "stairs" to the bottom of the list of contraceptives, would it help? It can go above "Rum + coat hanger"

Nope it wouldn't help. Your comment seems to have sailed high over my head....