(July 19, 2011 at 6:39 pm)Shell B Wrote: I have always been wary of birth control medications because I don't like ingesting things that fuck with the normal function of my body. Also, I have seen some have gnarly side effects, such as near constant light bleeding, vomiting and mood issues. All set with that. However, I do think it should be widely available to those who are willing to take drugs to prevent pregnancy.
Actually, birth control medication has improved quite a bit during the last years. Now there are alternatives to hormone-packed pills that give all those side effects (not to mention that you can't take them if you have migraines and your family has a history of thrombosis). For instance, the brilliant "p-ring" that doesn't give those side effects and is safe to use even for one with migraines.
But I do understand if one doesn't want to mess with the hormonal balance of one's body. Condoms are still my favorite contraception method
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
