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One method of contraception - is it still effective?

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One method of contraception - is it still effective?

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My boyfriend and I have started doing sexual activities together, for example, sometimes he puts his penis at my vulva and just leaves it there without it going in. I am on the birth control shot which I have always received at the proper time. However, once in a while he doesn't use a condom. Am I at a risk for pregnancy if he does this but it does not go inside me? Even if he pre-ejaculates, am I still at risk? Or am I safe with the shot?
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Re: One method of contraception - is it still effective?

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Hi jrun98,

So, assuming you're getting the shot on time, you can assume you have the protection that it offers. But, backing up with a condom helps further lower the risk. You can read more about that here:
The Buddy System: Effectiveness Rates for Backing Up Your Birth Control With a Second Method

And, just to check, are you both u to date on your STI tests?
And you to whom adversity has dealt the final blow/with smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go/turn to and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain/and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again.
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Re: One method of contraception - is it still effective?

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Both of us are virgins and we are eachother's first boyfriend/girlfriend. Would that mean that neither of us have an STD? Neither of us have HIV/AIDS or anything like that either.
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Re: One method of contraception - is it still effective?

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That means that your chances of having a STI are really, really, really low. you can read about why here:
http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advic ... ave_an_std
And you to whom adversity has dealt the final blow/with smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go/turn to and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain/and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again.
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