I am in a monogomaus relationship and I use both the pill and condoms. Double duty!

same with me LaLaLaurie.

also, i thought this was called the rythym method?

It frightens me to know that people still think this is an effective birth control method.

i honestly cant believe people still do this...it isnt safe..I once was in a relationship with a guy that said he was "Sterile" but just in case to use this method...needless to say I never let him touch me...and now he has two kids...hrmm so much for being sterile

You know what some of us say: "No glove, no love."

Or in my case, just...no love in general. I'd rather just not have it outside of the context of an exclusive relationship and not risk getting knocked up with some moron's kid.

Double duty for us, too. No more babies for us!

Thank you for posting this. Too many women are being ignorant when it comes to sex.

Yeah, my friend and her husband tried this method, and their daughter will turn seven later this summer. Definitely doesn't work. I'm using the pill right now -- and I still pray that it won't happen for awhile!

but what if you use the Pill and the pullout method? i really hate condoms and i'm in a monogamous relationship. but now this post has me questioning if i'm doing the right thing!

Rhytm method is having sex according to your cycle (I think). For example, if you don't want to get pregnant, you have sex when you are NOT ovulating.

My best friend was naive enough to think that the pull out method was the best method...She just recently lost her virginity (no condom and with no birth control) after a stern talking to by me (I felt like her mother) I took her to get the morning after pill and a box of condoms and made her promise me to get on the pill.... I just can't believe people would take a risk when there are so many ways to effectively prevent pregnancy

Nicachica: if you're on the pill, you can't get pregnant. So you don't really need the pullout method as an extra.

Feesje: the pill is only 99% effective. My mother got pregnant with me while on the pill. While everyone's bodies react differently, the only 100% sure way to not get preggers is not to have sex.

I use condoms and the pill, better safe then sorry!

Birth control pills are 99% effective when taken correctly. If you take your pill every day at the same time of day, your chances of getting pregnant are very, very slim.

cc you're right. The rhythm method is when you don't have sex when you're ovulating.

is rhythm affective?

i do this sometimes...with my boyfriend but we're definitely not ready to get pregnant! =0 so condoms 100% of the time now...sometimes we just forget..bad bad, i know, shame on me.

UMM you can get preggo ont he pill patch or anything else its all chance but there are less chances. Ok so heres the deal we did the pull out method for 6 months. It worked. And then after that I didnt have to worry for 9 months

Ok yes thre is a slim chance you can get preg on the pill, ESPECIALLY is you do not take it EXACTLY as prescribed. As some of you have said the pill is 99% effective, and from what I've read in the info thingy with my pill it is estimated that 5% of pill takers do not take the pill exactly as perscribed... so I think its safe to say that most of the 1% of pregnancies come from people not using it correctly.

so if you are using the pill corectly you shouldn't worry about getting knocked up.

meh im on the pill, my bfs clean an ive only had sex with him. our 1 yr aniversary today and haha yes worry free sex was great!

Unfortunately, I have done this before with my boyfriend. Afterwards, I was 3 weeks late getting my period; during that time, I was freaking out! I couldn't believe I was that stupid - it is not a good idea.

"Pull and pray"/the "rhythm method" is not the same as Natural Family Planning, which is when you don't have sex when you're ovulating.

NFP requires a bit of work, but can be 90-98% effective (depending on the study), can be used to achieve or avoid pregnancy, and does not require added chemicals or hormones.

Here is an overview of NFP: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/contraceptive/126.htm...

Here is an example of a sympto-thermal NFP chart (not mine ):
http://www.contracept.info/nfpchart.php

My friend is 14 nd she thought she was preget because she has been sleeping with her boyfriend. i was scared for her and she took a test , luncy she wasn't possive but she never done unsafe sex Ever sence that day

hear hear!

ok, where I live, the pill is illegal so we rely on condoms but they're supposed to be 97% effective? and how do you use these other methods if your menstrual cycle is irregular?

demonkitty18: methods based on your ovualtion cycle are only effective if your cycle is regular. Condoms are great if you can't take the pill, but try and find a secondary form of b.c., too. Spermicide's a great ADDITION to condoms- not so great by itself. You can buy it in little spray cans, or even get condoms that have a spermicidal lube.

The way I figure it, you can never be too careful- I mean, a 99% effectiveness rate means you're likely to get pregnant 1 in 100 times. If you have sex three times a week, you'll hit 100 times in 8 months.

there is always a slim chance of pregnancy with every method (sometimes even with sterilization if it's not done right). abstinence is 100% effective. and man, i sound preachy and i don't practice what i preach either.

and JessBear, your calculations are enough to freak everyone out.

JessBear, NFP (which is based on ovulation cycles) does not require regular cycles. It's based on your fertile signs, NOT counting. It is not the same as the rhythm method, which is counting alone.

Condoms are NOT 99% effective. They are about 85% effective if used correctly (i.e. it doesn't break or leak, it is put on before the penis goes anywhere NEAR the vagina). If you choose to have sex use at least two forms of birth control. Planned Parenthood will give you free birth control pills and condoms if you are not able to afford them yourself. Spermicide is not to be used by those women who easily get yeast infections. To further prevent infection (UTI's specificially) it is a good idea to urinate after sex. And just to clear the record Douching does NOT prevent pregnancy or infections.

Well I've been playing pull and pray with my hubby for two years and still no baby! But honestly I want one so that's my secret sneaky way, I hope it happens!

My boyfriend and I currently use this method, I don't like it but I don't know what else to do. We don't want to use condoms. We are monogamous and STD free. I tried birthcontrol but couldn't handle the hormones. I've already gotten pregnant once in the past few months and had an abortion. We are being careful, he pulls out way before he ejaculates. But like I said, I don't like this method. It makes me nervous. I'll figure something out soon, I need a non hormonal birth control. I'll look those up online right now.

My boyfriend of 14 months and I tried condoms-- they broke several times and I discovered I am allergic to latex. I won't use sheepskin not only because it is porous and far less effective but the thought of that on him and inside me is just gross. I was on the pill for several months but I stopped when my prescription ran out because it was making my periods worse... we have been using this 'ineffective' method for several months with no problems. It's simply a matter of trust and self-control.

My husband and I have been married for 1 1/2 years and we've used this method for more than a year. I was on the pill and it made my periods worse, I tried several different kinds then I just gave up on them. He is really good at controlling himself. As soon as he feels like he's even a tiny bit close to c__ing, he will pull out. He never pulls out and comes right after that, because he's really good at controlling it. I know this method is not a good one, but it's been working for us so far. I wouldn't really mind if it got me pregnant. I would not recommend this for anyone who doesn't want kids right now.

this is what my boyfriend and i use. normally i'm on the patch too, but i haven't been for almost a year now and i've not gotten pregnant or had any scares. however, i am prepared for the consequences... this method definitely isn't a suggestion for girls who don't want ANY chance of getting knocked up.

My partner and I have been in a stable relationship for 5 years now. For 4 years of our relationship we have relied solely on this method. I'm beginning to think there might be something wrong with his fertility or mine. We aren't TRYING to have a baby, but we aren't using many methods to prevent it, just pulling and praying. Should I begin to research infertility in each of us before marriage?

thankss for this post .. Me nd My girlfrnd were in relationship for 4yrs n totally depended on Pull and pray method .. but nw i wnt .. I know i can control and ejaculate aftr withdrawing .. bt Y take Risk ven safety methods r availabe ....