it’s both our first times and we’re fairly young compared to everyone else so we don’t yet plan on having a baby but we are interested on having sex. how do i make sure that she doesn’t get pregnant? are condoms effective? birth control? thanks!

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  1. Start here.

    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

    Condoms work when used correctly, and they work even better if you pull out as well. Get a few types of condoms and try jerking off with them. They need to fit correctly and it’s up to you to find a brand you like. Lube helps to prevent breakage.

    The hormonal options are also good to explore if you can afford them / have a drug plan through work or school. They can also help with bad periods.

    The hormonal method she chooses has to be a good fit for her lifestyle. Pills need to be taken at the same time every day so might not be a good choice for people who work random hours or shift work. IUDs are really effective but they are scary to many women. Give her that link and read through it together.

  4. The best way to avoid getting her pregnant is to keep your penis out of her vagina and figure out ways for the two of you to have orgasms without PIV sex.

    I’m saying this because my mother was on the pill, my father wore a condom, and they still got stuck with me.

    However, if you two are determined to do PIV, you should wear a condom and she might want to look into [getting an IUD](https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/contraception-iud.html). They’re more reliable than oral contraceptives because you can’t miss a dose, they can last for years but a doctor/nurse can remove them at any time, and they don’t seems to mess with a woman’s hormones and libido the way oral contraceptives often do.

  5. Check out the FAQ section for this subreddit. There is great information on safe sex. Also be sure to get the right size condoms. Measure your length and girth and look at the manufacturers recommendations. If you’re able to, order some samples from One condoms. They come with a special ruler and they have a lot of semi-custom sizes!

  6. Use condoms every time. Make sure you’re buying ones that fit you snugly but aren’t too tight. Make sure they’re in date and stored in a safe place not your wallet. Try a few different brands and sizes at home by yourself first. Pinch the tip before you put it on to make sure there’s not air sitting at the top. If you want to be extra careful you can pull out when you cum too. If she wants to go on birth control this is something she needs to discuss with her doctor and get a prescription for

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