Contraception Options
If you have been with your partner for a long time and do not want children, or do not want them any time soon, then it might be time to start considering contraceptive methods. Of course the ‘default’ method of contraception that many people will use is often the use of condoms – which are largely effective, non invasive and easy and simple for anyone to use. However at the same time condoms also have their weaknesses and there are various reasons why you might want to change to a more permanent solution. For instance using condoms can deaden the sensation particularly for the man during intercourse, and it can also make the experience less intimate. In this respect another concern is the fact that condoms require to be ‘put on’ and this is often necessary when you are in the throes of passion – having to stop and put on a condom can be a mood killer and can prevent you from getting carried away and caught up in the moment as is the more romantic image. Finally using lots of condoms can be somewhat messy and also expensive, and if you run out then your use with be limited.
For all these reasons a long term relationship will always benefit from changing to alternate forms of contraception. Here we will look at some of the options.
Vasectomy: A vasectomy is a great option for married couples who have been married a long time and who know they don’t want to have children. There is such thing as both a male and a female vasectomy which involves a quick cut or knot in order to prevent the sperm from reaching the eggs. This results in mild discomfort immediately after the process, but it is relatively non-invasive compared to other forms of surgery and in most cases individuals are back to their normal activities within a few days. Because a vasectomy doesn’t involve your hormones, this then means that it doesn’t cause problems such as mood swings, depression and weight gain that can follow. A vasectomy is a very efficient form of contraception and pregnancy is much less likely than it is with condoms – though it’s important to know that no method of contraction is 100% effective. The main concern of course is that vasectomy is generally permanent (it can be reversed in some cases though not always). This means that it is only suitable for those who know they won’t want children in future.
The Pill: The oral contraceptive pill is a less permanent form of contraception that works only while it is being taken. This is something that only the woman can do of curse, which can sometimes feel like a ‘one sided’ obligation. At the same time it can sometimes cause a range of effects associated with hormonal changes such as mood swings, weight gain, acne etc. There are various forms of contraceptive pills so it is important for women to try a few to make sure they find the one that works best with them. One other downside of course is that it won’t be effective if you forget to take it which is a problem for some women unless they are highly organized.
Implant: An implant is a device injected into the arm that releases hormones similar to the pill. It can’t be forgotten to be taken like the pill, but otherwise shares some of the same drawbacks caused by hormonal changes. It’s also important to note that no contraceptive method other than condom can protect against STIs. Again it is only available for women.
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