I currently got off my birth control pill becuase of all the risks associated with it and I have been using it for many years now, and I am currently only using condoms with my partner. is this smart? I do not want to use anything with artificial hormones anymore
Hello, If you wish to continue only with barrier methods, you can take double protection by using the female condoms or spermicides. You can get additional protection by practicing safe period also. This is the period when the chances of conception are almost nil. Safe period is the period of the menstrual cycle falling one week prior and one week after the onset of a period in a regular 28-30 day cycle. If you are sure of your expected date, you can also make it more since ovulation occurs two weeks before the due date and any unprotected sexual act between five days before and two days after is unsafe. Hope this helps.