Can I still have sex if I...

shortbride89 · September 2010

I am currently on BC, the Nuvaring to be exact, and I had a question. Can my DH and I still have sex when I stop BC for that one week I'm supposed to get my period or will I run the risk of getting pregnant? I don't start my period until about 3 days after I take it out; so there's 3 days with no period AND no protection. I don't want to deprive us of sex but I also do not want a baby right now! What do we do??

amaretto*sour · September 2010

I don't have an answer for you, but I giggled because three days of no sex is deprived?

Honeydewchestnut · September 2010

I believe that you're protected as long as you have used the nuvaring correctly before your period. I think it is the same as having sex while on the placebo week of regular BCPs but call your doctor if you have questions about it.

belovedbride07 · September 2010

Yes, as long as you took your active pills or had your ring in as directed, you are still protected during your placebo or "off" week.

You really should educate yourself about your body and how birth control works. I'm surprised your doctor didn't cover this when s/he prescribed the NuvaRing. Here is a short article from Go Ask Alice that explains the basics of BC: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0663.html, but I would recommend you check out the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility," not so that you can start charting, but because the first couple of chapters go in depth about what exactly your body is doing. It's a great read; I thought I was well-educated on the topic, but actually learned a lot about my body.

riderpunk · September 2010

Normally you are covered. Have you read the pamphlet or asked your doctor? I also am giggling at what you wrote about depriving for 3 days. I am assure you both of you won't shrivel up and die from not having sex for a few days. Actually in reality, makes you want sex more if you wait a bit, makes sex quite fun with a bit of a few days in between break. In the end quality not quantity is what is important.

annabelle.27 · September 2010

belovedbride07:

Yes, as long as you took your active pills or had your ring in as directed, you are still protected during your placebo or "off" week.

You really should educate yourself about your body and how birth control works. I'm surprised your doctor didn't cover this when s/he prescribed the NuvaRing. Here is a short article from Go Ask Alice that explains the basics of BC: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0663.html, but I would recommend you check out the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility," not so that you can start charting, but because the first couple of chapters go in depth about what exactly your body is doing. It's a great read; I thought I was well-educated on the topic, but actually learned a lot about my body.

ditto this.

rachpelf · September 2010

Yes you can still have sex during the week the ring is out, you are still covered. You only have to worry about a back-up method if you put the ring in later than one week after you've taken it out. Read the directions that come with each ring, it explains a lot and you can always talk to your doctor. HTH.

usmcwifey711 · September 2010

amaretto*sour:
I don't have an answer for you, but I giggled because three days of no sex is deprived?

I personally don't like going that long without sex, i hate when we go 2 days without having sex.

usmcwifey711 · September 2010

shortbride89:
I am currently on BC, the Nuvaring to be exact, and I had a question. Can my DH and I still have sex when I stop BC for that one week I'm supposed to get my period or will I run the risk of getting pregnant? I don't start my period until about 3 days after I take it out; so there's 3 days with no period AND no protection. I don't want to deprive us of sex but I also do not want a baby right now! What do we do??

and to answer your question, im not on the nuvaring, but i am on bc and we have sex with out extra protection those 3 days of not being on bc and before my period starts and have not had any problems

Honeydewchestnut · September 2010

usmcwifey711:
shortbride89:
I am currently on BC, the Nuvaring to be exact, and I had a question. Can my DH and I still have sex when I stop BC for that one week I'm supposed to get my period or will I run the risk of getting pregnant? I don't start my period until about 3 days after I take it out; so there's 3 days with no period AND no protection. I don't want to deprive us of sex but I also do not want a baby right now! What do we do??

and to answer your question, im not on the nuvaring, but i am on bc and we have sex with out extra protection those 3 days of not being on bc and before my period starts and have not had any problems

I don't think you understand how birth control works.

shortbride89 · September 2010

usmcwifey711:
amaretto*sour:
I don't have an answer for you, but I giggled because three days of no sex is deprived?

I personally don't like going that long without sex, i hate when we go 2 days without having sex.

Thank you! 3 days may not seem like that much to some people but for my husband and I (and newlyweds) it's quite a while...

shortbride89 · September 2010

rachpelf:
Yes you can still have sex during the week the ring is out, you are still covered. You only have to worry about a back-up method if you put the ring in later than one week after you've taken it out. Read the directions that come with each ring, it explains a lot and you can always talk to your doctor. HTH.

This helps a lot, thank you. The pamphlet is actually not very helpful in this issue that's why I turned to the community boards, plus my doctor is absolutely horrible!! I knew I would get some positive feedback in here. Thanks!

Noahs*Mommy · September 2010

amaretto*sour:
I don't have an answer for you, but I giggled because three days of no sex is deprived?

Hehe I was thinking the same thing. Deprived is being on pelvic and bed rest for 5 months due to pregnancy.

ETA: Not to mention when we were newlyweds DH was deployed to Iraq! So NO 2-3 days is not deprived. Wait till you have kids.

tandbrose · September 2010

I am a nurse, and past user of the nuva ring. YES you can have sex for the week you are "ring-free" Just be sure that you only take the ring out for 1 week.

So... IF you take it out sunday morning be sure to put a new ring in next sunday morning. It should only be out for 7 total days.

BrittanyK27604 · September 2010

Wow... My husband and I will be married 5 months this Friday, so I would say we are definitely still considered newlyweds. And I am more than satisfied with only having sex about once a week. I'd be fine going longer but I don't think the husband would make it. I'd cry if I had to do it every other day.

shortbride89 · September 2010

Honestly ladies...

The point of my post was to see if I could still have sex on my "off week." I was not looking for your opinions on how often a couple should have sex; each couple is different. If you want to have it once a week or every day that's your choice! I am not going to judge you or "giggle" at you for your unique sex life. Can we please just stick to the subject?!

riderpunk · September 2010

shortbride89:
This helps a lot, thank you. The pamphlet is actually not very helpful in this issue that's why I turned to the community boards, plus my doctor is absolutely horrible!! I knew I would get some positive feedback in here. Thanks!

I would probably suggest also a new doctor. If you can't get full, straight answers out of a doctor you can trust then there is no point going to that one. I have seen a few, takes a bit sometimes. Though everyone's body is different, so what may work for one person may not work for another.

shortbride89 · September 2010

riderpunk:
shortbride89:
This helps a lot, thank you. The pamphlet is actually not very helpful in this issue that's why I turned to the community boards, plus my doctor is absolutely horrible!! I knew I would get some positive feedback in here. Thanks!
I would probably suggest also a new doctor. If you can't get full, straight answers out of a doctor you can trust then there is no point going to that one. I have seen a few, takes a bit sometimes. Though everyone's body is different, so what may work for one person may not work for another.

Definitely!!! Thankfully, I moved to a new city so I'll be getting a new doctor soon; unfortunately there are doctors out there who are not helpful at all! (And you wonder if they went to school or not! Haha!)

NYCseesStars · September 2010

shortbride89:
rachpelf:
Yes you can still have sex during the week the ring is out, you are still covered. You only have to worry about a back-up method if you put the ring in later than one week after you've taken it out. Read the directions that come with each ring, it explains a lot and you can always talk to your doctor. HTH.
This helps a lot, thank you. The pamphlet is actually not very helpful in this issue that's why I turned to the community boards, plus my doctor is absolutely horrible!! I knew I would get some positive feedback in here. Thanks!

There's no need for you to go to a dr who you think is horrible when there are so many great ones out there. When I first got insurance I decided to go to my sister's gyn because she raved about how awesome she was. My experience was less than pleasant and I felt like that place was run like a drive through.

Even with insurance I stick with Planned Parenthood for the level of quality care that I receive. Because of all the funding they receive they are mandated to give a certain amount of counseling.

PP may not be the right place for you but you should find a dr who you trust to treat you well and give answers to all your questions.

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