There will be people who will spout off about how the pill isn't fool proof and try to convince you how foolish you are if you don't use the pill and a condom. I myself am on the pill and I have unprotected sex all the time and am not, nor have I ever been, pregnant. I, personally, think you are safe as long as your girlfriend takes it everyday at roughly the same time and does not miss one single pill. If she does start missing some pills then yes, there is a very real possibility you could get her pregnant. As long as she is responsible about taking the pills every day I believe you are safe.

Are you and your girlfriend exclusive??I would use condoms for the entire first pack.If you both are not intimate with any others,by all means go commando after that!

Pattyv is correct, most clinics ans dr's. And nurses will tell you the same thing, it even says this on the b/c pamphlet information, you might even check out the spermicide one's, as sometimes they can come off, dreak, whatever and it is cheaper to spend a few extra dollars on condems then a baby and you have to realize that men do throw some in-active bullets every now and then and I understand that they are not comfortable, even for us women, I was told that it was like taking a shower with your socks on, but sometimes your socks need washing also!
I do wish the best for you both!
Sincerely,
sandy

Just because one person does not get pregnant on the pill does not mean that no one will. I have four friends who all got pregnant on the pill. It is up to you two, but the bottom line is if you do not want a child, then use a condom also. The pill is only 99% effective and that is if it is taken correctly. If you do not want to use condoms then try foam or vaginal inserts with spermicide. You can never be too careful, and as I said just because it works for some people does not mean that it will work for everyone. It is actually pretty irresponsible to tell someone that they will not get pregnant as long as they take the pill almost correctly.

Did I call it or what? Sensationalism.

It's only sensationalism if you're not the one that has an accidental pregnancy.

Doctors will even tell you to use extra protection.
As I said four of my friends didn't get pregnant until they went onto the pill.
My best friend got pregnant three times on depo.
So, take it how you will. Lots of people do not get pregnant when on the pill and without using backup method, but that does not mean that it will work for everyone.
People get pregnant on the pill all of the time.
It is just like people who smoke and drink the whole way through pregnancy, but there baby turns out fine. That doesn't mean that every woman can do that and expect to have a healthy baby.
What works for one person may not work for another. That is all I am saying. I am sorry that people get offended by me speaking the truth, but at least I am not setting the original poster up for a little "surprise"

Oh, and keep in mind that a lot of medication and herbs render birth control ineffective.
Examples are: st. John's wart and antibiotics, so be careful. Antibiotics usually say that in the pamphlet, but herbal remedies and herbal "vitamins" if you will, do not have to state that on the label. So, use caution.

Touche'!!

Thanks for the advice! I think I will just discuss the options with her and see what she thinks. When she had sex with her ex, they had sex for years with only the pill and no condom-and---no pregnancy. But I agree with you guys, obviously the more protection I use, the safer it is. I hate condoms so I will discuss other possibilities with her in hopes of using more protection with the pill. Thanks so much and god bless.