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Contraception long term relationship

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Bbkjgvbbvv · 23/05/2026 13:27

A contraception one for those in your mid40s. Before having kids, I used to take care of contraception- hormonal but had to stop as have very high blood pressure and a coil but that made me anemic. After we had kids, I asked Dh if he could have the snip as we were done and I didn't want to have to be the only one managing contraception. Dh refused and floated idea of just using condoms. In practice, he never thinks of it and we did have an accidentally pregnancy that I miscarried. Since then we essentially don't have sex. This has obviously created resentment, especially from his side. I have tried to discuss it with him that it's not just a me issue but he thinks am just being difficult. I guess from my side, I resent that he didn't have the snip nor does he seem to think it's really his problem.

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BCBird · 26/05/2026 12:24

My ex was all for getting the snip, but bottled out. We used condoms. He referred to them as like wearing a Wellington boot. It was that or no sex. I wasn't taking any hormonal contraceptive. He soon got used to them. Previous partner had already had the snip. I prefer not to use them but if that's the only option then so be it.

BCBird · 26/05/2026 12:28

If you don't want any more children then stop having unprotected sex.

Grammarninja · 26/05/2026 12:29

Why would you want to be having sex with such a man?! Everything's on his terms and he doesn't give a crap about you. My husband knows that if he doesn't have condoms ready, hasn't shaved or has been even mildly unpleasant to me in the last week, there isn't a chance he's getting sex. You need to set out your boundaries and be unwavering in them.
Next time he initiates, ask him if he has condoms. If he doesn't, pretend you're even more disappointed than him that he was unprepared. Keep doing this. Never buckle. He'll soon be either prepared or will get a vasectomy.

MiddleAgedDread · 26/05/2026 12:29

In practice, he never thinks of it ......do you not think of it either? hey, have you forgotten something darling?
Your options if you can't take anything hormonal are pretty much:

  • he has the snip
  • you get your tubes tied
  • condoms
  • copper coil
  • diaphragm
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