Nagito Komaeda

Nov 1 2016, 01:45 AM

I'd say depression and other mood disorders is a pretty severe side-effect.

OFG

Nov 1 2016, 02:25 PM

Nagito Komaeda

Nov 1 2016, 01:45 AM

I'd say depression and other mood disorders is a pretty severe side-effect.

Lol, you do realize that women suffer those same side-effects from birth control pills, right?

Mitas

Nov 1 2016, 04:57 PM

Why not a diaphragm?

Quote:

 

"If women always use the diaphragm as directed, 6 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.
If women don't always use the diaphragm as directed, 12 out of 100 will become pregnant each year."

Diaphragms do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections."

"The diaphragm

- may be difficult for some women to insert
- may be pushed out of place by some penis sizes, heavy thrusting, and certain sexual positions
- must be in place every time a woman has vaginal intercourse
- may need to be refitted"

"Some women who use diaphragms may develop frequent urinary tract infections. To avoid infection, you can urinate before inserting the diaphragm and after intercourse. If you get frequent bladder infections, ask your health care provider to check to see if your diaphragm fits correctly.

Some women who use diaphragms may develop vaginal irritation. This can be a sign of a sensitivity to silicone or to spermicide. If you have a mild reaction, try switching brands of spermicide to clear up the problem. If that doesn't work, stop using the diaphragm until you speak with your health care provider.

Check with your health care provider if you

- feel a burning sensation while urinating
- are uncomfortable when the diaphragm is in place
- have irregular spotting and bleeding
- feel irritation or itching in the genital area
- have redness or swelling of the vulva or vagina
- have unusual discharge from the vagina"

Mitas

Nov 1 2016, 05:26 PM

But just because women had to put up with them doesn't make it a good idea. People shouldn't be taking something if they don't want to endure the side effects, there are other options out there.

I honestly wasn't even aware that the responsibility fell more on women than men. I was brought up with the idea of 'use a condom when having sex if you don't want kids or STDs' drilled into my head by parents and teachers. I was obviously aware that both parties had methods of birth control, but like I said, I grew up with the idea that if I met someone and wanted to have sex with them, I had to have a condom. Maybe I had a different upbringing than everyone else though.