what other contreceptive can i use besides condoms??

Question

im using condoms right now, and im scarred about getting pregnant, what other thing can i use ???????

Answer 1

put an aspirin between your knees and make sure it nevers falls to the floor

Answer 2

There are birth control pills, but they can be a pain to take every day and some cause weight gain (like 10 or 20 lbs). The best thing is something old-fashioned, called a diaphram or cervical cap with spermicide. You have to go to the doctor to be fitted for one, but it is inserted in you, and it blocks any sperm from entering your uterus. The spermicide is just sprayed on there for extra protection to kill the little fellows.

It takes about the same time to put in and take out as a condom does, and you just use it when you need to unlike the pill.

Answer 3

U should use condoms anyways becaus ethey are the most accurate kind of protection, 99% against pregnancy(there is a small chance it may go wrong and 70% agains STD's and Aids. The best choice will always be abstinence

Answer 4

Make sure the condoms are approved and dont prevent pregnancy. If your using a good brand of condoms. You'll be fine!

Take good care!

Answer 5

The type of birth control you choose depends on your needs. Some people only need to prevent pregnancy. Other people may also want to protect themselves or their partners from diseases that can be passed by having sex. These diseases are called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some STDs include acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Talk with your family doctor about the pros and cons of each birth control option.

Barrier methods include the diaphragm, the cervical cap and condoms. These methods prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from getting into the uterus. Barrier methods must be used every time you have sex.

A woman must visit her doctor to be fitted for a diaphragm or a cervical cap.

Using a diaphragm may increase the risk of urinary tract infections in some women.

What about the pill?
Birth control pills work mostly by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg by the ovaries). Most pills are made of two hormones called estrogen and progestin. For the pill to work, you have to take it every day.

Some common side effects of birth control pills are nausea, headaches, breast swelling, water retention, weight gain and depression. The pill may reduce cramping and shorten the number of days of bleeding during the menstrual period. The pill may also help premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Women who take the pill should not smoke.

What about the patch?
The hormonal birth control patch (brand name: Ortho Evra) uses estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. It is applied to 1 of 4 places -- the buttocks, abdomen, upper torso or outer arm. The patch is used on a 4-week cycle. You put on a new patch once a week for 3 weeks. During the 4th week, you don't use a patch, and your period will start.

The patch's side effects are similar to those of the pill. Women who use the patch should not smoke.

What is the vaginal contraceptive ring?
The vaginal contraceptive ring (brand name: NuvaRing) is a thin, flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina. It releases hormones that keep you from getting pregnant. These hormones are the same ones used in most birth control pills. The ring is left in the vagina for 3 weeks. It doesn't have to be in a specific position in the vagina. After 3 weeks, you remove the ring, and your period will start. After 7 days, you insert a new ring.

If the ring is out of your vagina for more than 3 hours, it may not work effectively when you put it back in. To protect against pregnancy, you will need to use another form of birth control until the ring has been in all the time for 7 days in a row.

Women who use the vaginal ring should not smoke.

What about hormone shots and implants?
Hormone shots (brand names: Depo-Provera, Lunelle) work much like the pill to prevent pregnancy. They may have some side effects, such as headaches and changes in your period, mood and weight. A Depo-Provera shot prevents pregnancy for 3 months. A Lunelle shot prevents pregnancy for 1 month.

Hormone implants (brand name: Norplant System) are no longer available. If you are currently using hormone implants, you should talk to your doctor to see what your birth control options will be when your hormone implants expire. The implants prevent pregnancy for 5 years, but you can have them removed at any time.

What about an IUD?
"IUD" stands for "intrauterine device." An IUD is put in a woman's uterus by her doctor. It's made of flexible plastic. It isn't known exactly how IUDs prevent pregnancy. They seem to stop sperm from reaching the egg or prevent the egg from attaching to the uterus.

Some IUDs used in the past were related to serious health problems. Today IUDs are safer, but they still have some risks. Most doctors prefer to use IUDs only in women who have already had a baby. Side effects of IUDs include heavier bleeding and stronger cramps during periods.

What about being sterilized?
Sterilization is when a man or woman has an operation to permanently prevent pregnancy. If you're sure that you don't want to have children or you don't want more children, sterilization may be the right choice for you.

Tubal ligation (also called "getting your tubes tied") involves closing off a woman's fallopian tubes so eggs can't travel through them to reach the uterus. A device called Essure can also be used to close off a woman's fallopian tubes. Essure is a metal coil that is inserted into your fallopian tubes by your doctor.

Men are sterilized with a vasectomy. The man's vas deferens (sperm ducts) are closed off so sperm can't get through.

What is natural family planning?
Natural family planning requires a couple to learn when in the woman's cycle she can get pregnant (usually 4 days before and 2 days after ovulation). They must use a barrier method of birth control or not have intercourse during those days. There are a number of ways to keep track of a woman's ovulation. All of them require a lot of planning and commitment.

Is withdrawal effective?
No. When a man tries to pull out before ejaculating ("coming"), he usually leaves behind a small amount of fluid that leaks from the penis during sex. This fluid has enough sperm in it to cause pregnancy

Answer 6

Pills, the patch, the shot, diaphragm, the "ring".....there's so many options

Answer 7

birth control pills
spermicidal foam
female condom
abstinence
Intrauterine devices (IUD)

Talk to your ob/gyn.

Answer 8

you can use a diaphram, or a womans condom.....yes they make them too.

Answer 9

the ring.. i liked it alot