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Q: Is There An Age Limit to Getting Birth Control?
asked by: Darsha on March 8th, 2007
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My friend has been haveing unprotected sex offten, with the 'pull out method' and I am worried she is going to get pregnant, and she would like me to go with her to a planned parenthood near us so she can get birth control without her mother knowing. But I am worried that sense she is only 16 she won't be able to get any. Is there an age you have to be to get birth control?
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Llewellyn
replied on March 8th, 2007
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Planned Parenthood and Family Planning give birth control to teens without their parents knowing, even if they are under 18. I am not aware of any cutoff age, but I do know that 16 is old enough to go there and get birth control. So she should not have any trouble there. In the meantime, she can go to the store and get condoms. There is no excuse for having unprotected sex unless she is actually trying to get pregnant. The pull out method does not work very well since pregnancy can just as easily be cause by pre-ejaculate.
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Darsha
replied on March 8th, 2007
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Yes, I know she could get pregnant, that's why I am going to help her get birthcontrol. Thank you for the help. I know she should use a condum, but she says she doesn't like them, so I am trying to find the next best thing for her. thank you once again for the help
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mc4ever02
replied on March 8th, 2007
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As far as I know there is no cut off age. But I do know that 16 is plenty old enough! ( I have been on it since I was 14). It is very true that there is no excuse for her to not be using some form of birth control. As fas as I know they go off a sliding pay scale so it will be either free or very inexpensive. And the health department gives out free condoms. (which she should be using also!) It is the only way to protect herself from std's. (pregnancy is not the only consequence of unprotected sex!)
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Llewellyn
replied on March 9th, 2007
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If she does not want to use condoms, she could at least use spermicide in the meantime. That is available over the counter just like condoms. It does not protect against STDs, and it does not offer as much protection against pregnancy as condoms do, but it is better than nothing if she is planning on having sex before she gets into Planned Parenthood.
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Darsha
replied on March 9th, 2007
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What is spermacide?
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Tylanas
replied on March 9th, 2007
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Darsha wrote:
What is spermacide?


Spermicide is a gel or a liquid of a similar consitancy that is used during sex to kill sperm. Each kind has it's own specifics on application.
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Llewellyn
replied on March 9th, 2007
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Eiri wrote:
Darsha wrote:
What is spermacide?


Spermicide is a gel or a liquid of a similar consitancy that is used during sex to kill sperm. Each kind has it's own specifics on application.


Yup. To add to what Eiri said, it's the slimy feeling stuff on condoms. It's called spermicidal lubricant on condoms. That means it acts as a lubricant, but it also kills of any sperm that might leak out. They sell spermicide by itself too though. It takes a few different forms. Sometimes it looks kind of like a pill that is put into the vagina. Sometimes it is like a thin sheet of tissue paper that you put into the vagina. It dissolves and kills sperm. Like Eiri said, you have to read the directions because they might be different. Some kinds have to be put in a bit before sex so that they have time to dissolve. The tissue paper kind says to put it in at least 15 minutes before sex. It is sold right next to the condoms in most stores.
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