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Boyfriend wants to start using condoms again

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Throwmealemon · 19/04/2024 18:46

My boyfriend of 4 years and use the rhythm method for contraception and he pulls out (very controlled and never had an accident) We are in our late 30’s and don’t want children.

This has been going brilliantly until during our last intimate moment, he stopped mid session and said he feel uncomfortable with our contraception method and thinks we should use condoms going forward. His reasoning is incase I were to get pregnant and have to go through a termination and he doesn’t want that.

It came so out of the blue and left me quite confused to the sudden turn around. What are your thoughts?

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WhereverElse2019 · 19/04/2024 18:48

I think he's being sensible. Why are you concerned? If you're both certain you don't want children, have either of you considered sterilisation?

Eloraa · 19/04/2024 18:48

Sensible BF!

FestivalFun · 19/04/2024 18:48

I think he’s being very sensible.

JuvenileBigfoot · 19/04/2024 18:48

I would only use that method if I didn't mind having a baby.

Eyesopenwideawake · 19/04/2024 18:47

He's being responsible and thoughtful. Would either of you consider sterilisation?

OrangeLemonLime24 · 19/04/2024 18:47

My DSis has two children as a result of the withdrawal method. I think your BF is sensible.

Newtothiz · 19/04/2024 18:47

He’s right. It’s not a method of contraception. I am very shocked you would think it is. Clearly you don’t want children, so what is the problem? He’s making sure of that. If you do want children then that’s a different conversation.

thanKyouaIMee · 19/04/2024 18:47

I think good on him if he wants to prevent a pregnancy with more predictability than the rhythm method. Props to him for taking responsibility for the contraception.

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