Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

swiftbison25 said:Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out how to reset my cycle back to its usual rhythm after taking a break from my birth control pills. To give you some context, I’ve always been very consistent—starting my first pack on a Thursday and finishing the last pill on a Wednesday, which meant my period would always arrive on Sunday. It worked perfectly for my schedule. However, since the rule is that I have to start the new pack on the very first day of my period (which would be this Sunday), my whole routine is going to get thrown off, and honestly, I really liked the old timing... So, here is what I'm thinking: if I take the first pill this Sunday and go through the entire pack, then immediately start the next one without taking any break days, how should I handle the transition? Should I stop mid-way through the second pack—say, on the first Wednesday (which would be just three days into the new pack)—or should I continue with the second pack almost until the end, meaning until that final Wednesday of the month? I hope I haven't made this way too complicated, but I'm hoping someone can follow my logic and point me in the right direction...

The instructions for Yasmin explicitly state that if you want to "adjust your cycle," as you put it, you actually need to take fewer pills, not more. In other words, you stop on Wednesday rather than Saturday, leaving you with three extra pills left over.
Read the manual.

John Thomas2 said:So, I had to start this thread because I need answers.
Basically, I just started taking these [ 🙄]—and my doctor didn't even bother sending me for blood work—and now my breasts have grown so much I feel like they’re actually going to explode! 😲 😲

Does anyone know if this ever actually goes down?? 😲

Seriously, my bras don't even fit anymore. It's ridiculous. Now everyone around me is staring and making comments about how I've "put on weight in my chest area" or whatever. 😁

And the worst part? They actually hurt. 🙄

Which pills are you on? I don't deal with these kinds of "issues" with my birth control, though I wouldn't mind a cup size increase myself. 😍😍

^That's a post from way back in 2002.☕

I just wanted to ask—since I wasn't quite sure where to look—if birth control pills actually provide 100% protection against pregnancy when taken perfectly? And if they do, is there still any real need to use a condom?

There is simply no such thing as one hundred percent protection.
It is always more prudent to employ dual methods of prevention.
Furthermore, one must utilize condoms specifically to mitigate the risk of disease transmission.

Sandra Bennett2 said:I just wanted to ask—since I wasn't quite sure where to look—if birth control pills actually provide 100% protection against pregnancy when taken perfectly? And if they do, is there still any real need to use a condom?

🙂Hey there,

The best method of contraception is pulling out.

Timothy Gonzalez11 said:🙂Hey there,

The best method of contraception is pulling out.

Wait, what's that? :P

You’ve got a point—I actually thought both ways were better—but I just wanted to double-check, just in case!

Timothy Gonzalez11 said:🙂Hey there,

The best method of contraception is pulling out.

I agree it’s not the most reliable method either. Best bet is using the pill and just not going all the way during sex.🤣

Sandra Bennett2 said:Wait, what's that? :P

You’ve got a point—I actually thought both ways were better—but I just wanted to double-check, just in case!

That’s what happens when you pull the plug just seconds before an eruption, and you don't even have an eraser handy.😂

redpilot37 said:That’s what happens when you pull the plug just seconds before an eruption, and you don't even have an eraser handy.😂

And that's exactly what ruins the whole experience... 😬

Sandra Bennett2 said:Wait, what's that? :P

You’ve got a point—I actually thought both ways were better—but I just wanted to double-check, just in case!

Hey there,
Sandra Bennett2, that's basically it: you have to pull out in time!
But don't forget, sperm can still be active once they're out, so she could easily trick you by using her hand.

redpilot37 said:I agree it’s not the most reliable method either. Best bet is using the pill and just not going all the way during sex.🤣

Hey there. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to everyone. How's everybody doing today?
It seems like you’re convinced that the absolute gold standard for staying safe online is some massive, all-in-one suite—you know, the whole works: full-scale internet security, antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, anti-phishing, and a heavy-duty firewall. I mean, I get the appeal, really I do. In an era where everything feels like a potential digital minefield, there’s something incredibly comforting about having a giant, impenetrable shield standing between your data and the chaos of the web. It’s like putting a high-end security system on your house and feeling like you can finally sleep soundly at night. But doesn't it ever feel a bit... much? When we bundle every single defensive tool into one massive package, do we actually gain better protection, or are we just paying for a lot of extra weight that might end up slowing our systems down? I often wonder if a more modular approach—picking specific, specialized tools for different tasks—might actually be more effective than relying on one giant software monolith to do everything at once. Is it better to have one Swiss Army knife that does ten things okay, or five specialized blades that each do one thing perfectly? Just something I've been chewing on lately.
What does that mean?
Condoms, birth control pills, diaphragms, and even pulling out—honestly, if you combine all of those, you’ve basically achieved what some people call "Total Security 2009." It sounds like a foolproof system on paper, doesn't it? But does anyone actually feel that safe when they're living in the real world?

Birth control pills are certainly safer than condoms in one specific regard. Naturally, they offer zero protection against STIs, but if you are certain your partner is healthy, then you truly have nothing to worry about.
So many women rely on the pill nowadays; I honestly don't understand why anyone would bother taking medication and still insist on using condoms as well. Personally, I take them and haven't faced an unplanned pregnancy yet, nor do I live in fear of one occurring.
As for pulling out before finishing—that is just pointless, as it completely kills the entire mood.

Sean Lee54 said:Birth control pills are certainly safer than condoms in one specific regard. Naturally, they offer zero protection against STIs, but if you are certain your partner is healthy, then you truly have nothing to worry about.
So many women rely on the pill nowadays; I honestly don't understand why anyone would bother taking medication and still insist on using condoms as well. Personally, I take them and haven't faced an unplanned pregnancy yet, nor do I live in fear of one occurring.
As for pulling out before finishing—that is just pointless, as it completely kills the entire mood.

Hey there, Sean Lee54. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

Timothy Gonzalez11 said:Hey there. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to everyone. How's everybody doing today?
It seems like you’re convinced that the absolute gold standard for staying safe online is some massive, all-in-one suite—you know, the whole works: full-scale internet security, antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, anti-phishing, and a heavy-duty firewall. I mean, I get the appeal, really I do. In an era where everything feels like a potential digital minefield, there’s something incredibly comforting about having a giant, impenetrable shield standing between your data and the chaos of the web. It’s like putting a high-end security system on your house and feeling like you can finally sleep soundly at night. But doesn't it ever feel a bit... much? When we bundle every single defensive tool into one massive package, do we actually gain better protection, or are we just paying for a lot of extra weight that might end up slowing our systems down? I often wonder if a more modular approach—picking specific, specialized tools for different tasks—might actually be more effective than relying on one giant software monolith to do everything at once. Is it better to have one Swiss Army knife that does ten things okay, or five specialized blades that each do one thing perfectly? Just something I've been chewing on lately.
What does that mean?
Condoms, birth control pills, diaphragms, and even pulling out—honestly, if you combine all of those, you’ve basically achieved what some people call "Total Security 2009." It sounds like a foolproof system on paper, doesn't it? But does anyone actually feel that safe when they're living in the real world?

Ha ha ha....😂😕Man, if a guy wants to be that secure, he needs to!😁That's just hilarious.🙂

redpilot37 said:Ha ha ha....😂😕Man, if a guy wants to be that secure, he needs to!😁That's just hilarious.🙂

😂😁 I’m right there with you on that one. She says she isn't sure about any single contraceptive option, so if she's feeling that way, why not just go with the combination method I suggested? It seems like the logical next step when you're stuck between choices, doesn't it?

Hey there, butterfly, why don't you reach out to me sometime so we can actually sit down and have a proper chat?🙂
Well, looks like I’m checking out for a bit too. Catch you later.🙂

Listen, junky, if you don't go get sterilized, it won't be 100% safe. 🙂

I have a question for the women here who have cycled on and off birth control several times. About a year ago, I was on Logest for a few months—the only side effect that actually bothered me was a drop in libido. Now, I’m looking to start pills again. I’ve already seen my gynecologist and picked up a prescription, but I’m stuck on this one worry: will that dip in drive return? If it does, the whole endeavor feels somewhat pointless. I realize that if I’m constantly obsessing over it, my mood might play a part, but I’m curious about your actual experiences... specifically, did you run into those same unwanted side effects when restarting the pill for a second or third time? Thanks.

Honestly, you won't really know until you actually start swallowing them, because for me, the side effects were all over the place and totally unpredictable... 😉

What kind of experiences have you all had with Cerazette POP pills?