tips for reducing pregnancy in first time sex?

Question

me and my girl are both virgins and we are thinking about having sex soon...what things should i use besides a condom (durex) to make sure there is no chance of pregnancy...?

Answer 1

Even if you use the condom perfectly, and use another method, there is ALWAYS a chance of pregnancy. The only way to prevent pregnancy completely is to not have sex. Teenagers are really fertile, and sperm are really single-minded.

You can also use a spermicide, but a lot of people are sensitive/allergic to them.

Your girlfriend should familiarize herself with her menstrual cycle, so that you can avoid having sex when she's fertile (read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility).

If you plan on having a sexual relationship, it wouldn't be a bad idea for both of you to go to Planned Parenthood to talk to one of the nurses about how to use a condom properly (Good for you, by the way, for being safe!!), and what other birth control methods are good options for you. Your girlfriend could go on the shot, which she would get every three months, to further prevent pregnancy. This is a good option for teenagers, because you don't have to remember to take a pill every day. Plus, there's no evidence (like a pack of pills) for a parent to find.

Here's the advice I gave my sister - don't have sex until you can wake up in the guy's arms. It felt so sleezy, when I was a kid, to fool around with a boy and then go home, and to wake up alone the next day. And if you're old enough that you're in a scenario where you can wake up together, there's a good chance that you're ready.

Please don't have sex until you're old enough to deal with the consequences (pregnancy and diseases) on your own. It sounds like you may be ready, because you ARE thinking about birth control, and that's really good. But still, you have the rest of your lives to be sexually active. Don't try to grow up too fast.

Answer 2

If you have to ask this then chances are you aren't ready to assume the responsibilities, risks and consequences of a sexual relationship.

But if you feel you must go ahead, then and see a doctor FIRST and learn about your body, about pregnancy, about contraception, and about diseases.

The only way to effectively guarantee there is no chance of pregnancy is to abstain from any intimate sexual activity (and that doesn't just mean intercourse).

But if that's not an option than make sure you know all about everything BEFORE you have sex, that way you can make an informed choice about what is right for you, and you aren't back on yahoo questions in 3 months freaking out because your girlfriend's period is late.

Make sure you know what you're in for, before you go in for it, so to speak.

Answer 3

Just make sure you use the condom properly. One use one condom at a time, make sure theres a small space at the tip, and never use a condom more than once. Also, you'll probably need a lubricant. Buy a lubricant from the store, vasoline and other items made with petroleum jelly can actually lead to condom breakage. Have fun! :)

Answer 4

Have her get on some birth control, the pill takes up to a month to be affective. The shot takes 72 hours, but i do not recommend that! Just get the condoms with the spermicide in them.

Answer 5

You can use the foam or gel. But first I'd advise you to learn how to porperly use a condom, because 86% of people don't use them right.

Go to the local drug store and buy the spericide foam it's something like 80-90% effective you squirt it in about 30-mins prior to sex

Answer 6

1) Buy condoms that are treated with "spermicidal lubricant" on the outside of the condom.

2) About 20 minutes before intercourse, insert an Encare spermicidal insert inside of her. They sell them at most drug stores.

3) Also, make sure you put on the condom, before any contact of your penis with her vagina.

4) when you withdraw from her, be sure to hold the condom in place so it doesn't come off inside of her and spill inside her.

5) use a fresh condom each time you have sex (don't just leave the old one on)

6) Don't use any petrolem-based lubricants or oils on the condom -- use only "personal lubricants" such as KY jelly. the petroleum-based products can weaken the condom and lead to condom breaking

If you do these things carefully, you won't need to worry about getting her pregnant.

Answer 7

Just dont do it. Abstinance is the best form of protection.

No seriously, you should use latex condoms and waterbased lube. (get both from the chemist or supermarket)

If it breaks pull out straight away and put another one on.

Answer 8

Condoms are actually not a hundred% risk-free. bear in concepts for each action their is a reaction. so which you're able to be to blame. Take it sluggish. The slower -longer foreplay- the greater excited you will the two be while the time comes for penetration.

Answer 9

Pregnancy tests are not accurate until 1-2 weeks after ovulation.

Emergency contraception are licensed for use up to 72 hours after sexual intercourse The effectiveness of emergency contraception is highest when taken within 12 hours of intercourse and declines over time.

Plan B® is now available without a prescription for consumers age 18 or older, but a prescription is needed for women 17 and younger.

If you live in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts or Washington, you can get Plan B® without a prescription at some pharmacies; however, you should call your pharmacy in advance to make sure they offer and stock Plan B

Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN

Random acts of intercourse achieve a 24% pregnancy rate per cycle.
Having sex on certain days of the cycle has pregnancy rates to 31%-68%
Note that 25% of pregnancies are lost within the first six weeks since the woman's last menstrual period

For all fertility awareness methods, actual effectiveness can be significantly lower than method effectiveness - some studies have found actual failure rates of 25% per year or higher.

Post-ovulation methods (i.e. abstaining from intercourse from menstruation until after ovulation) have a method failure rate of 1% per year.

The symptothermo method has a method failure rate of 2% per year.

The cervical mucus-only methods have a method failure rate of 3% per year.

Calendar rhythm has a method failure rate of 9% per year.

The Standard Days Method has a method failure rate of 5% per year.

Answer 10

Abstinence.