Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]
in Women's Health ·
Zachary King said:Alright, I’m just gonna lay it all out there and share my experience with birth control. After tossing and turning over the idea for like two years, I finally pulled the trigger three months ago. Physically? Honestly, everything was a solid 10/10. My appetite didn't spike, my libido was through the roof, and I didn't deal with any sudden cellulite issues—just a little extra volume in the chest area, if you know what I mean... It would have been a total dream come true if I hadn't spiraled into this insane, irrational depression. I became so moody it wasn't even normal. I actually ended up dumping an amazing guy because I kept pinning all my frustrations on him, when really, I was acting like a straight-up maniac. I seriously never want to go through that again. Maybe it’s just the hormones, or maybe that specific brand just wasn't a good fit for my body, but I have zero desire to experiment and risk feeling like that ever again. So, yeah, it's back to condoms for me (at least until I find a new guy to use them with)... 👍
I was on the pill for almost two years. Longest stretch yet. Just stopped recently. Only side effect I dealt with was extreme mood swings... went through every single emotion in a single day. Depressed, then ecstatic... it was intense. On the plus side, it definitely helped with breast growth. 😁 My allergies have finally subsided since I quit drinking. At least my mood isn't unbearable now. 😍😍