Expert: Marina - 1/4/2007

Question
I'm 16 and me and my boyfriend have had sex once. but I'm not on any birth control, we used a condom, but i would feel much better if i were on the the pill, or some kind of birth control. but i don't want my mom to find, is there a way i could get any kinda of birth control with out her knowing?

Answer
Hi,

Condoms are safe, cheap and can be bought almost anywhere. And they protect you from STDs!

As long as you are over the age of consent you should be able to get any kind of birth control without your parents needing to know, e.g. birth control pills.

Marina