Do Not Count on Your Partner to Have Contraception

It can be the case that a lot of women count on the man to have a condom and a lot of men count on women to be on the pill or have some sort of contraception. But this can lead to situations where neither partner has any type of contraception.

If the man or woman does not have any contraception it can lead to no sex or unprotected sex. Both of these situations are not good and it is often the case that the couple will have sex anyway hoping nothing happens. By doing this it will only increase the chance of pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted disease. But you have to remember that condoms are the best contraception because they not only prevent pregnancy but also can prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

The easiest way to avoid this situation is for both partners to be prepared to have protected sex. The responsibility for contraception lies with both parties equally. Even though the man will wear the condom a woman should carry one around, in a purse for example, so they can be ready in case a sexual opportunity were to occur. A woman should feel comfortable carrying around a condom and feel o.k. doing so taking the necessary precautions for reasons of health and well-being. There are some condom manufactures that now make male condoms specifically for women to carry around.

Contraception that is taken orally by women will not stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Oral contraception shouldn’t be the only form of contraception. It can be good for couples that are monogamous and have been tested but for people that have not they are still risking the chances of contracting diseases by only taking oral contraceptives. Many women have negative reactions to oral contraception so men need to be sensitive to that fact as well.

Many women stop taking birth control pills during the time when they hare having their period and when they have not been sexually active for a significant amount of time. Even though it may be the case that a woman has used the pill with past partners it may be that a woman is not using the pill if this is the first time they have sex after a prolonged time of abstinence. Men should never be under the assumption that the woman is on the pill. Men should ask first to make sure the woman is on the pill. It can be an uncomfortable question, especially in the beginning throws of passing, but the consequences of not asking can be great. If it is the case where you are ready for sex than you should be ready to talk about contraception.