AboutMia Expertise I can answer questions about birth control methods and STDs. I am not a doctor so this should not be used in place of advice from your doctor. Rather, I can help explain anything that is unclear, and help ease your concerns. I will give you the most updated information and will answer questions without judgment.
Experience I have been working in the health field for 10 years.
Education/Credentials I have a master degree in public health with a focus on women's health.
Question QUESTION: if a couple is using birth control, does that mean that couple cna have sex anytime they please? for example, cna they have sex all days of the month if they really wanted to? thanks.
also, can that appy to condoms as well, if condoms were the only source of contraceptive
ANSWER: Hi John,
For most forms of birth control, yes, a couple can have sex anytime they want as long as they are using the birth control correctly. This includes condoms.
The one exception is natural family planning/fertility charting. This is when a woman charts her cycles to see when she is ovulating. Couples who use this as their only form of birth control must avoid having sex on the days the woman is ovulating.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions let me know.
-Mia
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QUESTION: In natural family planning, what happens to the sperm when the egg is not present and she does not get pregnant.
ANSWER: Hi John,
Sperm can live up to 5 days in a woman's body. If there is no egg for a sperm to attach to then the sperm dies.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions let me know.
-Mia
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QUESTION: how effective are condoms for a married couple?
Answer Hi John,
When used correctly every time, condoms are 98% effective in preventing pregnancy. When not used correctly every time (this includes breaks, tears, slipping off, etc), condoms are 85% effective in preventing pregnancy. As you can see, when they are used correctly they are very effective.
They are listing rates based on not always using the form correctly. But you can increase effectiveness but making sure you use birth control correctly every time.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions let me know.
