How do I tell my mom I'm sexually active?

Question

I'm 18 years old and want to get on the pill. Should tell my mother that I'm having sex? If yes, how do I do it?

We use condoms; please don't lecture me about that.

Answer 1

Why does your mom need to know? Has she even talked to you about sex?
Your old enough to make a OB/GYN appt and get checked out and ask for pills... your legally an adult...

Answer 2

Is that something a mother really wants to know? You are 18. You are old enough to see a doctor and pay for your own health care and prescriptions. If you do not take responsibility for these things, you are not ready to take responsibility for a sexually active lifestyle. If you are ashamed to tell your mother about your behavior, you might give it a second thought. You are probably not real proud of what you are doing and should stop until you have given it real consideration. Years from now, you may look back on your relationship with the man involved and wonder why you allowed yourself to be used. You have choices now. If mistakes are made and a child is involved, your choices will be fewer for the rest of your life.

One last thought: Birth control pills do not prevent STD's, do they?

Answer 3

I would think that at the age of 18 you can go get your own pill. The best way to tell Mom is just do it.

Answer 4

Your 18yo... why would you want to tell her... If you can't make decisions on your own, I suggest you tell her... just sit down and do it... Letting her know it's important to you that she knows and she might appreciate the fact that you're trusting her to help you with the decision of BC or STD's... most teenagers wouldn't even bother with the parental involvement... I am sure at 18yo, your Mom is expecting this conversation to pop up... I am surprised that she hasn't addressed it herself.

When my daughter turned 17yo... I put her on the pill... asking her no questions, giving her, her privacy... I told her it would help her periods to be lighter, less painful and that when the time came for sex, she would be protected from an unwanted pregnacy, but not from STD's.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Answer 5

Ask her which she would prefer, a grandson or a granddaughter.
When she comes back down off the wall tell her you are not expecting, but if you don't get on the pill you may become pregnant. Actually since you are 18 it is your decision and it would just be a courtesy asking her permission.

Answer 6

Well if you want to be honest and not hide anything from your mom, i think you should tell her you need to talk to her as adults and that you want her to trust you like you are trusting her. Just let her know that you are being responsible about it and that you would like to get on the pill and take care of yourself. You cant go wrong with that. And you can do it yourself, take yourself to the free clinic and they give you pills free ...GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

To all those people who said you are an adult and should not tell your mom -- they are wrong! If you love and trust your mom talk to her. You should do that even when you are 48, not just when you are 18 or 8. When you really need help the person who is going to take care of you is your mom, not all of these people who are telling you not to talk to your mom.

Answer 8

You are 18. Just go to a gynecologist, or even a family doctor, and ask for a prescription. You should be earning your own money by now and be able to afford the pills yourself.

Answer 9

You need to sit her down and talk to her. You're 18, that makes you a legal adult and able to make decisions for yourself. Be honest with her. At least you're showing some degree of responsibility by going on the pill ..she should respect you for that.

Answer 10

Why so you have the need to tell your mother about your sexual activities? Simply go to "Planned Parenthood" and get the pills you need. Good Luck