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What BC method after the pill?
I am considering going off of the pill after being on it for years. For those of you who have done this, what BC method do you use now? I really don't want to go back to using condoms 
Re: What BC method after the pill?
We're using FAM with condoms. I was too chicken to go through with getting an IUD, although I probably will after we're done having children.
For us, condoms aren't that big of a deal. Obviously, we prefer it without, but it beats the zero sex drive I had on the pill.
check w/ your dr. for what is right for you.
FAM
It's the Fertility Awareness Method. Basically, you chart your cycles and use your waking temperature, cervical fluid and cervical position to determine when you're fertile and when you're not. If you're trying to get pregnant, you use that information to time sex. If you aren't trying to get pregnant, you use that information to either avoid sex or protect against getting pregnant.
It takes some dedication, but I haven't found it any more inconvenient than taking the pill. If you're interested, read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It's a really good introduction and how-to.
ETA: I wanted to throw the personal opinion in there, too. I really love it because I feel like myself again. I was on the pill for just under 6 years and when I switched from the original pill (Ortho-Lo), I felt like a raging lunatic and whatever I tried didn't work with my body. It's so great to feel in control of my emotions and body again and I really love how I'm not pumping myself full of hormones.
Obviously, this is just my opinion and it's not for everyone, but I thought some of the actual experience with it besides as it relates to sex would be helpful.
I'm on NuvaRing and I love it. Pop it in for 3 weeks, remove it for a week. Repeat.
The pill made me sick often, I have a pretty weak stomach, and I was told that I should wait until after kids to get an IUD. Don't know if that is true or not.... didn't do a whole lot of research so don't take my word on it.