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My mom uncomfortably brought up the issue of birth control today and I wondered if it is common for girls to go on birth control when going off to college?
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yeah your lucky, so many mothers dont want to believe thier little darlings are going to get down and dirty
Make your own decision. It is a good idea if your sleeping with someone, but I know some people feel it messes you around being on hormones and would rather not be on them without any reason, so if you feel like that tell her to trust you and go on it when you meet a guy (you only need to be on it a week for it to work). It's good that she's ok about it though 
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I think you should always use the pill and a condom. I wouldn't feel comfortable using just a condom. If it splits then you still have the STI worry, but at least you can be safe in the knowledge you aren't pregnant.
Condoms, I reckon. Effective, plus they protect you against STIs. And if you use them properly, the likelihood of them splitting is miniscule. Nearly all contraceptive failures are because people have used the condom incorrectly. But yeah, if it still worries you, you could get a contraceptive implant if you plan on one-night-stands or don't want to take the Pill every day.
hyper-little-mushroom-men
Condoms, I reckon. Effective, plus they protect you against STIs. And if you use them properly, the likelihood of them splitting is miniscule. Nearly all contraceptive failures are because people have used the condom incorrectly. But yeah, if it still worries you, you could get a contraceptive implant if you plan on one-night-stands or don't want to take the Pill every day.
They're actually not, the 98% (?) figure of effectiveness is with proper usage over a year and takes into account defects in manufacturing and improper storage. I've had a couple break on me, and i'd put them on correctly, so condoms aren't infallible.
My mum and dad have never talked to me about sex. I had really awful periods so I went on the pill earlier than most girls. Then when I started using it for contraceptive purposes I was poo at remembering to take my pill so I had an implant in my arm and I would recommend it to anyone 
Alot of people are saying your lucky to have a mum like that but id be pretty offended if my mum tried getting me on birth control simply because I was going away to uni.
Id be offended by the fact that she was effectively assuming that just because id be going to uni it would mean that I was going to be having sex with people I dont necessarily know.
I think if your old enough to be going to college, your old enough to be responsible for your own sexual health. Personally if it were me I would just reassure her that you're not an idiot and you know how to protect yourself (assuming you do) and that if and when it comes to it (sex) you will take car of it yourself.
Id be offended by the fact that she was effectively assuming that just because id be going to uni it would mean that I was going to be having sex with people I dont necessarily know.
I think if your old enough to be going to college, your old enough to be responsible for your own sexual health. Personally if it were me I would just reassure her that you're not an idiot and you know how to protect yourself (assuming you do) and that if and when it comes to it (sex) you will take car of it yourself.
Don't feel you should go on the pill just because you are going away to uni, I would be rather offended if my mum told me I should because I was going to university... If you don't really feel the need to then you could tell your mum that if you will take steps towards sorting out birth control when it is necessary.
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Alot of people are saying your lucky to have a mum like that but id be pretty offended if my mum tried getting me on birth control simply because I was going away to uni.
Id be offended by the fact that she was effectively assuming that just because id be going to uni it would mean that I was going to be having sex with people I dont necessarily know.
I think if your old enough to be going to college, your old enough to be responsible for your own sexual health. Personally if it were me I would just reassure her that you're not an idiot and you know how to protect yourself (assuming you do) and that if and when it comes to it (sex) you will take car of it yourself.
Id be offended by the fact that she was effectively assuming that just because id be going to uni it would mean that I was going to be having sex with people I dont necessarily know.
I think if your old enough to be going to college, your old enough to be responsible for your own sexual health. Personally if it were me I would just reassure her that you're not an idiot and you know how to protect yourself (assuming you do) and that if and when it comes to it (sex) you will take car of it yourself.
You are easily offended aren't you. Would you rather your mum didn't give a damn? Also did you know you can get pregnant if you have sex with people you do know?
I don't see how giving advice on birth control translates into assuming you are going to be jumping into bed with the next person who walks by.
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They're actually not, the 98% (?) figure of effectiveness is with proper usage over a year and takes into account defects in manufacturing and improper storage. I've had a couple break on me, and i'd put them on correctly, so condoms aren't infallible.
97%
(It may seem pedantic, but considering the large figures involved, it makes a big difference!)With typical use, it drops to 86%.
jpowell
You are easily offended aren't you. Would you rather your mum didn't give a damn? Also did you know you can get pregnant if you have sex with people you do know?
I don't see how giving advice on birth control translates into assuming you are going to be jumping into bed with the next person who walks by.
I don't see how giving advice on birth control translates into assuming you are going to be jumping into bed with the next person who walks by.
Even if I knew I wasn't going to be jumping into bed with people, I'd still be happy if my Mum spoke to me about birth control.... especially since it could prompt me to get it sorted if/when I felt the need to do so.
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