They sound like signs of pregnancy but they might not be. However the pull out method is not a form of birth control and I strongly urge you to start using protection unless you want many unwanted pregnancies. Let us know how it goes and take a pgt.

The symptoms you are describing are exactly the same as mine and I am 6.5 weeks. The first thing I noticed was breast tenderness and swelling, then back pain, then very dry, then some cramping around the uterus. Time for you to get a test luv!

Momindallas

Why I keep reading and reading and reading about these 17 and 18 year old girls having unprotected sex. Hello? Is there anyone in there!??!?!?! Do you know what a condom is??!?!?! It's cheap, easy to use and anyone can figure it out. Oh, well it might not be the most romantic thing to put one on, but look at the alternative! Now you are sweating it out because, ooooooh! You might be pregnant! Well duh. You should have thought about that earlier. Before you had sex three times a week. I can't believe people still think that the "pull out" method really works. Go see your doctor and find out so you can take care of yourself.

Keep in mind too, girls, that pregnancy is not your biggest worry here. Life and death matters are. Did you know that teenagers have the highest rate of new cases of hiv? Please be careful and don't put your life at risk for a few minutes of pleasure or the "love" of any man. Anyone who loves you will not put you at risk or ask you to do something you are not comfortable with. Keep your pride!