Afterthought on the birth control issue--not everyone can handle condoms, I have a friend who is allergic to spermicide and another who is allergic to latex, and I hate them myself. It's worth talking to her about it because if she would rather use a hormonal birth control there will be a waiting period before it takes effect. You could use this as a good reason to check yourself for any STDs you might not know you have, in preparation for a new partner. If you mention to her that you are doing this I'm sure she will get the point
