Birth control alone safe??

Hi,
So I am on birth control at the moment (co-cyprindiol) and I was wondering if other people who are on this birth control/other similar ones also use male condoms when having sex?
Me and my bf are getting serious but not had sex yet, but i just wanted to get others opinions on if you just use birth control alone or also use a condom for double protection?
Is it safe to use birth control alone or am i better to just use a condom too to be safe?

Reply 1

claireestelle

22

Original post by Anonymous

Hi,
So I am on birth control at the moment (co-cyprindiol) and I was wondering if other people who are on this birth control/other similar ones also use male condoms when having sex?
Me and my bf are getting serious but not had sex yet, but i just wanted to get others opinions on if you just use birth control alone or also use a condom for double protection?
Is it safe to use birth control alone or am i better to just use a condom too to be safe?

No contraception is 100% effective, it's up to you if you're comfortable just using the pill or if you want to use condoms too.

Reply 2

Jadepar

3

If you want to be protected about sexually transmitted infections then I would use a condom too. If you've bothered recently been tested for STI's and you're happy you're both clear it's up to you!

Reply 3

jdro

10

Always wear a condom anyway, in order to protect against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).

(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 4

jdro

10

Always wear a condom anyway, in order to protect against STD (sexually transmitted dieseases).

Reply 5

Amy06

10

It's totally up to you and what you feel,
If the ppill alone is enough for you and you are both clean of stis sure!

If it's not enough use some condoms for peace of mind :smile: