Dear Yuliya
I'm a lady in a committed monogamous relationship with a gentlemen. We have both been tested for everything possible and no longer use condoms. I take Orthotricyclen every night at around the same hour as directed. However, I forgot to take my pill two nights in a row! Durrr! We have not had sex for maybe 4 or 5 days, however, so all I want to know is how long I should wait?
I do not want TEH BABIES!
Dear I do not want TEH BABIES,
Take your next pill as soon as is possible, along with yesterday's pill. Do not take more than 2 pills at a time. Throw away the other one you missed. Then, it depends on which week of your pills you are on. Most people seem to recommend waiting for 7 days, and if you are on the third week of the cycle, to skip the week of placebo pills and just continue on to the next pack. I'd wait until your period, just in case. If you are in your third week when you forget some pills, then go ahead and start the next pack instead of the placebo, but be warned that with a tri-phasic birth control pill you will likely have breakthrough bleeding. I'd recommend waiting until you're a week into your next pack to start penis-in-vagina sex.
This question actually brings me to one of my favorite things to talk about, though - the many fun things you can do that do not involve penis-in-vagina! Intimacy is many many things and there seems to be somewhat of an over-emphasis on PIV. Some people even call PIV the only "real" sex. You and your partner can enjoy each others' sexuality without it, when something like a missed birth control pill throws you off. There is oral sex, anal sex (if you are into that sort of thing), manual stimulation, mutual masturbation, heck even regular masturbation next to each other, sex toys, and whatever else your imagination may come up with! This might be a good time to just explore each other and come up with new erogenous zones. This is a time for play!
Showing posts with label birth control. Show all posts
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Plan B - many have probably heard of it, but the information out there can be muddled, and certainly riddled with politics. What is it? How does it work? How can one get some?
Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that a woman can take after failed contraception, unprotected sex, or sexual assault. It basically contains levonorgestril, the same ingredient as regular birth control pills, but in a larger dosage. It works best if taken no more than 72 hours after unprotected sex. It works primarily by preventing ovulation, though it is possible that it may prevent fertilization or implantation. This pill is not the same as the abortion pill, RU-486. The FDA has a Q & A section about Plan B that details a bit more about how it works.
And speaking of the FDA - recently the agency made Plan B an over-the-counter drug for those 18 and over. This is a good first step, however, because of the age requirement it will still be kept behind pharmacy counters. This also means that pharmacist may refuse to carry it or dispense it. There have already been some reports that this has happened. Generally, pharmacies will have a policy that someone else must be available to dispense this medication. Also, women younger than 18 years of age will still need a prescription from a doctor.
It's a good idea to have some Plan B on hand, since it is so time sensitive and there are still obstacles to obtaining it. You may also want to help a younger friend or sister by getting some for her if you are over the age of 18. And if you are really feeling spunky, you may want to see which pharmacies in town will dispense Plan B without problems, in case you need some. I will report if I find any with issues.
Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that a woman can take after failed contraception, unprotected sex, or sexual assault. It basically contains levonorgestril, the same ingredient as regular birth control pills, but in a larger dosage. It works best if taken no more than 72 hours after unprotected sex. It works primarily by preventing ovulation, though it is possible that it may prevent fertilization or implantation. This pill is not the same as the abortion pill, RU-486. The FDA has a Q & A section about Plan B that details a bit more about how it works.
And speaking of the FDA - recently the agency made Plan B an over-the-counter drug for those 18 and over. This is a good first step, however, because of the age requirement it will still be kept behind pharmacy counters. This also means that pharmacist may refuse to carry it or dispense it. There have already been some reports that this has happened. Generally, pharmacies will have a policy that someone else must be available to dispense this medication. Also, women younger than 18 years of age will still need a prescription from a doctor.
It's a good idea to have some Plan B on hand, since it is so time sensitive and there are still obstacles to obtaining it. You may also want to help a younger friend or sister by getting some for her if you are over the age of 18. And if you are really feeling spunky, you may want to see which pharmacies in town will dispense Plan B without problems, in case you need some. I will report if I find any with issues.
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