I'm 23 yrs old, I haven't been on birth control pills for a little over a year now. I don't feel like being on them. I don't have sex often, VERY seldom, nor do I really care to "hookup". I don't really have any desire to. Most women are on birth control, that I've talked to, even girls younger than me, it just seems like everyone is on them. I'm not a big fan of casual sex, as many women seem to be. I won't say I've never done it, but it's just not my thing, so I prefer not to have to pay for and have to remember to take birth control pills, when I know I most likely won't have sex...maybe 1 time....during the next 6months. And I always use a condom anyway, during those rare occasions. Honestly, I was on birth control from the time I was 18-22yrs old, and I really feel like sex is overrated. I've been there, done that, not amused anymore. Am I just weird? Or does anyone feel the same? Should I get on the pill anyway? Thanks.
2007-06-27 21:42:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
don't assume every woman that is on birth control is just on it because they want to have lots of sex. i was put on the pill at 15 years old because of ovarian cysts, but i was a virgin all through high school.
that said, i personally wouldn't want to go off the pill just because it regulates my period. not to mention it lessens my cramps each month.
but you sound like you're a responsible person, so you don't NEED to take the pill if you don't want to. it doesn't make you weird.
PS - Joan, another answerer, mentioned all of the bad aspects of the pill, but she neglected to mention that women who are on the pill have a lower chance of getting breast cancer.
2007-06-27 22:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ it's katie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say that I feel the same as far as the sex part-although when I was involved with someone that wasn't that great in bed and when I knew that there wasn't anything there anymore to keep the relationship going I didn't care to have sex so I guess I have had times where I felt that way. I think how you feel about the person you are having sex with and also, how good they are in bed, plays a huge factor in your libido. As far as the birth control pills go, if you do not have a reason to be on the pill then you shouldn't be on it. Women get on the pill for many reasons, contraception, medical reasons, they don't want a period or they want a lighter, more regular cycle,etc. As mentioned in another post there are side effects and risks associated with taking the pill-I would only worry about that if and when you ever decide to take it. But unless you have a reason for being on the pill, there's no point, it would be an inconvienant waste of money that could create unwanted side effects so, if you don't have a reason for taking it and your dr. sees no reason you should take, don't take it.
2007-06-29 12:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really a personal decision. You certainly shouldn't feel like you have to be on the pill just because other women your age are - it can have some side effects and does, at the end of the day, change your natural chemical make-up.
Personally, regardless of whether i'm having sex I take the pill, but that's just because the particular pill I take stops periods, and I hate dealing with them!
If you don't want to take the pill, then don't take it. Of course it is always nice to have that protection, but if you're not having sex very often, then really you're in a situation where if the condom broke, you could take the morning after pill (if it's legal where you are, in some places it isn't). You could also try looking into other forms of contraception - you could get the injection (once every 6 months, if I remember correctly) which would protect you without you having to remember to take a pill, or the implant, which can last up to 5 years, with you only having to see the doctor once!
2007-06-28 05:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pebbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going on the pill is not to be taken lightly. The pill has certain health risks and is far overrated. It can be hazardous to your health. The drug companies try to say as little as is legal about that and make the world like a sex haven for anyone who wants it. Society tells us that anyone who doesn't want it is a fool and something is wrong with that kind of person. Forget the hype and be who you are. There are many forms of birth control. Abstinence is one of those forms and it is free. Save yourself the expense, bother and health problems if you don't need it. Who knows, you might want to be married some day and maybe your husband will appreciate the fact that you weren't out sleeping around all the time before he met you. We haven't even touched on STDs.
2007-06-28 04:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex with someone you don't really care for isn't going to be great. Your not giving all of you and they aren't giving all of them. If your really not that bothered, I would advise not doing it with anyone until you find someone you really love. You will really enjoy the sex then. And you won't be risky STD's with people you don't love (and condoms aren't 100% protection).
Birth control pill are a good method when you are in a relationship or if you sleep around and want double protection (I'm sure you know that you should always use a condom with someone you don't know well).
Don't take the drugs if you don't want to. There are other good methods that don't require remembering to take anything. Have you thought about the implant? Or you could move to the UK where contraceptives are free?
Nurse Emma
2007-06-28 04:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Emlou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some women (myself included) that are on the pill to treat ongoing medical problems.
As for whether or not you should be on the pill, I would recommend discussing that with your dr as well. They will take in to account your health history to see if it's a safe option for you at this time.
2007-06-28 04:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋