Abortion discussion

quiethound45 said:It’s not weird at all. Honestly, I feel like I’m looking in a mirror. I was exactly the same way when I first started college and navigating my sex life—I used to overanalyze every tiny little sign and spiral into total panic. I’ve been through about ten pregnancy tests myself, so I know exactly what kind of mental state you're in right now.
Eventually, you get some experience under your belt. You learn how your body works, you understand your sexuality, you relax, and before you know it, you’ll be doing exactly what I’m doing now: helping some other new soul through their own panic.
A test is 99% reliable. Personally, I’d say even 100%, because neither I nor any of my girlfriends have ever had one fail us—whether they were saying "no" to a pregnancy or confirming one. Plus, if you take it two days before your period is due, it's pretty much foolproof. If you wait until you're actually two or three days late? It's incredibly accurate.
By the way, if your periods are regular, tracking your fertile and non-fertile windows is a huge advantage. You really need to learn your cycle and listen to your body. During my fertile window, we always use condoms. Around those peak days, we're extra careful. But toward the end of the cycle, once I know ovulation has passed (usually signaled by cramps, bloating, and PMS), we don't bother with protection at all. We just relax during those last two or three days before my period arrives.😉 🙂
And honestly, anxiety plays a massive role here. If you panic, you stress out, and stress can actually delay your period. If yours is running late, I recommend skipping sex for a day or two. Even the act itself can sometimes cause tension that delays things—you've got to let everything relax down there. Just breathe and relax; it will come.😉 ...it definitely will.😉

slydrifter33 said:Ugh... I spent the last two months obsessively posting in every single thread about pregnancy, tests, and abortions... 😠
I totally get where you're coming from since I'm a college student too. And let's face it—sex happens, even when you're trying to be careful... My boyfriend finished inside me right during my ovulation window (it was a weekend, we had some drinks 🙏 )
Yeah, I was waiting for my period like my life depended on it. It didn't show up exactly on time, and I was buying tests like there was a sale at CVS, but they all came back negative. Once I finally relaxed, my period showed up! High fertility, perfect ovulation, and then boom—my period arrives!! 😍 Pure luck over logic there.
Now, he only finishes inside me during the very end of my cycle... just those last few days when it's almost over. We don't use condoms then.. 🙂

slydrifter33 said:So he only rushes into it with me during those last couple days of my period... when I still have just a tiny bit left. And he doesn't even use condoms.. 🙂

quiethound45 said:🙂

Watch out—this isn't foolproof. You have to remember that sperm can live inside you for up to three days, while an egg waits about two days to be fertilized.
So, what happens if you accidentally ovulate earlier than expected?
If you have a standard 28-day cycle, those first five days after your period are usually safe. But if ovulation shifts forward by just a few days, you're in trouble.
Technically, blood kills off sperm mobility, so having sex during your period is mostly safe, but don't risk it during those last two days because of early ovulation.
Honestly, the safest bet is one day in, though I wouldn't recommend days two or three—if your flow is heavy, it’ll be a total mess. Even so, those two days are actually your most reliable window.

Susan Williams10 said:My home pregnancy test came back negative. I just took it... does anyone know how unreliable they can be? I was actually hoping for my period to start today.

nordea said:Physically, you’re looking at about a month of recovery. You probably won't have your period for roughly a month after that, and then it'll return. Mental recovery is a whole different ballgame, though. For the first six months, things might be a bit unpredictable—you could deal with heavy flows or even skip them entirely. I always think of it like a Planned Parenthood procedure; it basically clears out all that uterine lining, and it takes some time for everything to rebuild itself and for your cycle to get back to its normal rhythm. Plus, your hormone levels need time to level out, too.

neonhound32 said:I actually thought I was pregnant once. My period was a week late—which isn't normal for me—so I grabbed a test. It turned out negative, and then my period showed up just two hours later.
Just take it easy and try not to stress. Getting worked up honestly does more harm than good. 😉

Rachel Morris86 said:You go through the standard hospital process. You arrive first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, fill out the paperwork, and get an IV injection that makes you feel too dizzy to walk on your own. They perform the procedure in about 2-3 minutes, and then you just lounge in the recovery room for another 2-3 hours—or however long you feel like staying—before heading home. I’d recommend bringing a nightgown and some slippers.$200.

Elizabeth Mendoza43 said:$200 😲
what happened at Mary's place?

Rachel Morris86
I honestly don't get what these prices are supposed to be—$2 said:

There's actually a point to that—the info in the medical file.
Abortion—no matter how many times women have had one (it almost feels like a form of birth control at this point)—is still treated like some kind of taboo.

I remember when one gynecologist (during our very first chat) just blurted out and asked me how many abortions I'd had so far. Not even a polite, "Have you ever had an abortion?" It was more like: "Well, just tell me. It'll show up in your exam results anyway."
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Susan Williams10 said:JUST WANTED TO UPDATE EVERYONE, MY PERIOD STARTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP🙏 🙏 🙂

Susan Williams10 said:JUST WANTED TO UPDATE EVERYONE THAT MY PERIOD STARTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP🙏 🙏 🙂

wearyowl98 said:What kind of panic are you even causing? Just don't do those things next time and you won't have anything to be afraid of. Having sex without a condom with strangers nowadays? Are you guys actually sane?😠 🤣 🤣 🤣

vichyevka said:JUST WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW MY PERIOD STARTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP🙏 🙏 🙂