natural family planning (1 Viewer)

[taubstumm]

oh also: the pill is made from the urine of pregnant mares. if all you want is a ride and a clear conscience, you can't win.

 

[MDR]

It's not really fair to people making genuine contributions on this thread to call it abuse.

I wasn't referring to the genuine contributions. They are the babystoppers.

I was however surprised that nobody offered to help trianglegrl try out the natural method of family planning.

 

[pete]

I was however surprised that nobody offered to help trianglegrl try out the natural method of family planning.

Don't the people saying it's completely unsuitable for a 16 year old count as "help"?

 

[roxy]

I was however surprised that nobody offered to help trianglegrl try out the natural method of family planning.

Really? I think, in fairness, if it was one of the older, slightly more settled dames from Thumped who was enquiring then the replies would have been a little less cynical. But I think the responses she got were out of concern and not-wanting-her-to-get-knocked-up-ness, as opposed to plain unhelpfulness. Like the way, if you said you were going to try to pole vault across the grand canyon, your family/wife might be a little slow in helping you calculate wind speeds etc.

 

[Corey]

Yeah your GP should set you up with a 6 month prescription, maybe 3 months if you're only starting off. Oh and every 6 months you'll have to go get your blood pressure checked or they won't do up a new prescription for you (well my doctor won't)

What are you talking about?

You dont need contraception.

 

[Wölflinge]

does anyone use the pill? if so how do you find it?

You should just make an appointment with a family planning clinic. They'll sit you down and ask you loads of questions about your family's medical history. They won't look down on you or frown on you for not having your mom with you or whatever, so don't panic.

They'll ask a few questions about your periods (whether they reduce you to a wailing monster writhing around on the floor in spasams or if they're normal) and will prescribe the best type of pill for you.

When I first started, I was given three months supply and it cost €50 (including the appointment) or something- it's nothing when you think about it, plus you'll be able to time your 'cycle' down to the day...

life-changing.

 

[george mcfly]

my friend took one of his girlfriends pills before.. he got a really bad headache and felt pressure on the back of his eyes as if they were being forced out of his head

 

[snakybus]

surely they should call it family not-planning

want a family? don't use johnnies or whatnot

I have a chisler and another one on the way - neither of them were planned

However, I'm sure this is no help whatsoever. Oh well.

 

[karljacuncha]

But i'm old enough to be your father so i'm allowed say these things.

wouldn't you need to be having unprotected sex when you were 17 for that to work?
(based in the ages in your profiles)
just sayin'

 

[roxy]

another one on the way

I never knew this - congrats Snakes! .|..|

 

[roxy]

wouldn't you need to be having unprotected sex when you were 17

a) he was being theoretical.
b) the condom could've ripped.

 

[Hector Grey]

amazing.
i'm so wracked with guilt right now....

 

[brianoak]

Just do it au natural.

Its like a sexual game of chicken.

 

[krystal]

Natural Family Planning

pros: free
cons: more sheet washing, fights over the wet patch

 

[roxy]

fights over the wet patch

Yes, and total scarlification if you suddenly find yourself taking part in MTV's Global Room Raiders before you've had a chance to get a wash on.

 

[F. Fred Palakon]

does anyone use the pill? if so how do you find it?

What you have to remember here is that there are LOADS of different types of pill which people take for a variety of reasons (e.g. acne, pms, heavy periods, etc). They are all slightly different and would give you slightly different side effects. Some of the pills they have now (e.g. Yasmin) are extremely low dose and are unlikely to cause you any major troubles.

You really need to speak to a qualified health professional about this. If you are unwilling/unsure about going to your local GP about this, I highly recommend the Well Woman Centre on Liffey Street who are extremely understanding, helpful and forward-thinking. If you explain your concerns (cost, dosing yourself with loads of hormones) about going on birth control to whoever you are seeing for a prescription, they'll prescribe one that meets your needs.

 

[pete]

a) he was being theoretical.
b) the condom could've ripped.

c) to the best of my knowledge i wasn't riding any Wicklans in 1988-1989.

 

[snakybus]

gooney goo goo

 

[roxy]

c) to the best of my knowledge i wasn't riding any Wicklans in 1988-1989.

d)cool

 

[oh shit]

the pill alone isn't 100%, and condoms can tear every now and then. get them both.

you mightn't like rubbers, nobody does,
but until you've had the joyful experience of taking/watching your girlfriend take the morning-after pill,
followed by a few days tense waiting to see if it worked,
i guess you'll have to take peoples' word for it.
natural planning is crazy, never wonder why catholic families have so many cousins?

specially if you're getting rides like most 16 year olds get rides, ie, whenever ye can, not whenever your chart says so.