Excellent to hear.

Again, I don't see any reason to think that your pill isn't working, so you can rest easy!

I don't see any reason to, no. If you'd feel more secure backing up with condoms - even though your pill is effective - that's always an option. (And the only one that protects against STIs, so a good idea for that reason too!)

Having a withdrawal bleed during the active pills doesn't mean your pills aren't effective. As long as you're taking them properly, which it sounds like you are, there's no reason to think they aren't doing their job. Usually, people on the pill do have their bleed during the placebo week, but not a...

Condoms are very effective at preventing pregnancy when used properly, and since it sounds like you used the condom correctly and it did not break or slip off, then there is no reason to be concerned about pregnancy. This piece gives you your next steps: The Pregnancy Panic Companion There are many ...

Glad to help. (To be clear, direct genital contact does pose a risk of pregnancy, but without ejaculation that risk is low. It's not always easy to tell whether or not pre-cum is present - it's not something people with penises can always feel happening - which is why we can't say that there's no ri...

Okay, it looks like the Canadian Mental Health Association would be the place to start. There's a branch in Sarnia, and it's not clear from their website whether or not they offer counselling services, but it would be worth calling them to find out. If nothing else, they'll likely be able to give yo...

Glad to hear you're feeling better, and that you've got a good idea moving forward about what you are and are not comfortable with! (And thanks for the lovely thank you!)

Hi, kindascared. Have you seen this piece yet? The Pregnancy Panic Companion It's a rundown of next steps to take when you're concerned about pregnancy, and makes clear which activities pose a risk of pregnancy and which do not. Have a read through, and if you still have any questions after that, co...

Taking a leave of absence and what kind of documentation you need for that (like a doctor's letter) is something you'll have to ask your boss about; every company/organization has their own policy. It wouldn't hurt to look into options for counselling at your school, even though you don't start unti...

It sounds like you're talking about Montgomery's glands, which secrete oils to help keep the areola and nipple protected. If your doctor says it's nothing to worry about, then I don't see any reason for concern. You'll want to keep an eye out for any sign of infection though: redness, heat, or pain....

What a wonderful thank you! Glad you're finding the site so useful.

If you don't see something on the list of things that may interfere with the pill, you can assume that's because there is no interaction. Per the Pepcid and Tums, if your pharmacist told you it was okay as long as you took them at different times, then that's fine.

With two methods, pregnancy is very unlikely. You've also taken multiple tests with negative results: it's pretty clear that you are not pregnant.

STIs are the same as STDs - it's just a newer name (sexually transmitted infections instead of sexually transmitted diseases). So you don't need to worry about anymore tests. Spotting is a common side effect of the pill, yes. Sometimes it can affect your withdrawal bleed, but there's no way to know ...

As Heather has already told you, pregnancy is not a concern here.

If you are still having severe pain, regardless of whether it's in your abdomen or vaginal area, it really is important that you get medical attention ASAP.

Excellent news. Glad to hear it!

Hey marmalade. Not sure if you're already aware of the awesomeness that is Genderfork, but you might find it useful just in terms of getting an idea of all the many, many forms gender expression and identity can take. (They also have a forum, and are on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter.)

Until you can get in to see a counsellor, there are some good strategies here that you might find useful when you're feeling anxious: Self-Care a La Carte

Hi danix0. I'm not familiar with your particular brand of pills, but from what I can see on their website, as long as you do not take a break that's longer than 4 days, your protection should not be compromised. Since you continued taking active pills after that, I would say you're fine, but it woul...

Hey, pear. I've got a few links to studies, but I haven't found anything that states specifically how retraining your brain is done. (Most of them are also behind paywalls so that only the abstracts of the articles are available.) Happy to link them if you like, just wanted to check if that's still ...

Vomiting five hours after taking a pill would not compromise your protection, as the pill would have been absorbed by then: it is only a concern if you throw up within a couple of hours after taking a pill. If you and your partner have tested negative for STIs, then you can assume that this is just ...

Changes in flow are not unusual with periods, and the colour can vary as well. If you are concerned about it, however, then the best thing you can do is to check in with a doctor. You are also voicing concerns again about pregnancy here, and as Heather has already made clear, we cannot and will not ...

It looks like there have been a few studies done on this, and it is possible for at least some people with a spinal cord injury. Orgasm happens primarily in the brain and nervous system, so it isn't too surprising that people can retrain their bodies and brains this way. (It doesn't seem to be too c...

If you were pregnant, you would have gotten a positive test result by now, yes. Unfortunately, there's no way to predict what the Plan B will do to your cycle. The effect it has doesn't depend so much on when you took it, but the reaction each individual person has to the hormones. Many people do fi...

So sorry this got missed! There's no reason to think that the spotting is due to pregnancy. What is most common with pregnancy is a lack of any bleeding. Switching pill brands can definitely cause some side effects, including spotting. As Ashleah mentioned, while all combined pills are quite similar...