What contraception?

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I've started seeing a a lovely lovely man after two years of a drought following separation from my xp. We have not had sex yet but I think/hope it's on the cards and although I'll insist on condoms I think I'd like to use my own form of contraception as well - considering DS1 is the result of a split condom.

I have tried the pill in the past but it was useless as I constantly forgot to take it, it affected my libido badly and I am not crazy about the idea of hormonal contraception - this means the mirena coil is probably out too (although I have heard good things about it, and I wouldn't have the problem of forgetting to take it). Diaphragm sounds messy. Injections are too long-term and I've read some bad press on them. Help!

any ideas recommendations?

what about non-hormonal coil?? i am the same as you have problems putting extra hormones into my body - has lots of side-effects and also i forget to take the pill.

Thanks Wurlywurly, I've thought about the copper coil - it seems like the best option. Does any one have one fitted? Would you recommend it?

i'm waiting to have mine fitted at the moment my gps doesnt do it so have to go to fp clinic and am waiting for an appointment as there is loads waiting at the moment

Hi. I had the non-hormonal coil fitted after dd was born as didn't want any hormonal contraception again. It is great - quick and easy to get fitted, and has given me no problems whatsoever. Good Luck.