NuvaRing????
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morninggirl5
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I hadn't heard about it, but i did read the information.
If anyone has used this, i'd be interested in how it worked. I don't think my doctor will let me use it, but it's worth a shot.
If anyone has used this, i'd be interested in how it worked. I don't think my doctor will let me use it, but it's worth a shot.
superlittlegirl
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I've done the reading
I'm not sure if it's for me, either. It sounds cool, but I am reluctant to put chems in my body for my sporadic sexual-ness. I am thinking that as antiquated as it sounds, the diaphragm or cervical cap might be right for me. I like that it goes in only when you need it and there aren't hormones coursing through the blood causing mood swings and weight-gain episodes. The last systemic birth control I used was Depo-Provera (years ago!) and I loved the absence of periods but felt generally very fucked up on it. I believe (but I could definitely be wrong) that Nuva-ring is similarly progestin based.
Lately, I like condoms plus a secondary spermicide if I'm feeling extra paranoid. For me, the temptation to have unprotected sex might be strong if I did not have pregnancy to worry about, so not being on a systemic birth control is a strong psychological tool to prevent such lapses.
--Freya
I'm not sure if it's for me, either. It sounds cool, but I am reluctant to put chems in my body for my sporadic sexual-ness. I am thinking that as antiquated as it sounds, the diaphragm or cervical cap might be right for me. I like that it goes in only when you need it and there aren't hormones coursing through the blood causing mood swings and weight-gain episodes. The last systemic birth control I used was Depo-Provera (years ago!) and I loved the absence of periods but felt generally very fucked up on it. I believe (but I could definitely be wrong) that Nuva-ring is similarly progestin based.
Lately, I like condoms plus a secondary spermicide if I'm feeling extra paranoid. For me, the temptation to have unprotected sex might be strong if I did not have pregnancy to worry about, so not being on a systemic birth control is a strong psychological tool to prevent such lapses.
--Freya
Sillyman
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SLG definitely has a point. Condoms are the only disease prevention method available currently. Relying on another form of BC could get make you lax in their usage. Of course it's not so much problems in a committed relationship.
We are all in latex hell. We are the generation where the men must wear a balloon on their dick.
We are all in latex hell. We are the generation where the men must wear a balloon on their dick.
lickerish
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I'd be afraid I'd get the thing not put in properly 
I'm trying a new BC.. Depo fucked my estrogen up bad a few years back.. and BC pills were the ideal chemical to replace that, but I'm a horrible pill taker. Forgot lots. So, now I'm trying this new thing, it's called Lunelle.
http://www.lunelle.com/
It is the BC formula that I need, in the shot form that I want. Depo was once every 3 months, Lunelle is once a month, but well worth it to me. I guess it's like $40/ shot, but my insurance covers it.
I've had no side effects, yet.. but I've only been on it a month and I love it.
I was on the BC patch, for one month, but I hate them.. ugly as sin and they lifted, so it left fuzzy blue sticky stuff like a bandaid, where ever I put the patch.
I love that they have more options available these days. Now, if only they had more options for men
I'm trying a new BC.. Depo fucked my estrogen up bad a few years back.. and BC pills were the ideal chemical to replace that, but I'm a horrible pill taker. Forgot lots.
So, now I'm trying this new thing, it's called Lunelle.http://www.lunelle.com/
It is the BC formula that I need, in the shot form that I want. Depo was once every 3 months, Lunelle is once a month, but well worth it to me. I guess it's like $40/ shot, but my insurance covers it.
I've had no side effects, yet.. but I've only been on it a month and I love it.
I was on the BC patch, for one month, but I hate them.. ugly as sin and they lifted, so it left fuzzy blue sticky stuff like a bandaid, where ever I put the patch.
I love that they have more options available these days. Now, if only they had more options for men
Saint Peter
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lickerish said:Now, if only they had more options for men
I am not liking the picture I am getting here.
Saint Peter
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Ladies have done such a fine job in that departmen why whould you risk us men screwing it all up?
tswyk
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Kitte -
I've been in BC hell for ages - and yes, I have heard of the NuvaRing. My problem is the harmones, so it's a no-go for me.
Other than that, it came highly recommmended and might work. I'd be interested to know of some RL experiences on it.
My next stop is the surgery center - and it's getting closer every day...
I've been in BC hell for ages - and yes, I have heard of the NuvaRing. My problem is the harmones, so it's a no-go for me.
Other than that, it came highly recommmended and might work. I'd be interested to know of some RL experiences on it.
My next stop is the surgery center - and it's getting closer every day...
Purrde Flower
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getting an IUD is a good form of BC. Well we all kow no sex is the best BC. I know the pill didn't work for me.. 4 times 
lickerish
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.SaintPeter said:
So that we can have one more thing to complain about when we say men suck.
Seriously tho, would you rather have a shot every month that has no pain, and only a little inconvenience for having to go to the doc? Or a gaggle of kids running around screaming "daddy! daddy! daddy! daddy! daddy! daddy! daddy! daddy!".. and a girlfriend or ex screaming "gimme money" etc.
One second for a shot is all it takes.. or one lifetime of pain. Hmm???
