Here's a bit of background info: My girlfriend and I both turned 18 recently, and we've been dating a little over 2 years now. We've had full-on sex only a few times, for a number of reasons (We both live with our parents, she has trouble relaxing, it hurts her, and most recently she had a UTI because of a reaction to the latex I think).
She made a visit to the gyno last week and got the 28-pill packs of The Pill. Her period started last Wednesday (5/10/06) and started taking the pills this past Sunday as she was told.
Now for the questions. I've read from numerous online medical sources that it's safe to have unprotected sex (that is, without any other form of protection other than the pill) one week after starting, one month after starting, and two monthes after starting on the pill. Which is it? I know at least somebody here has to have been through this before.
Question 2: We think she's allergic to the latex in condoms, is there an alternative type of condom (non-latex?) that I can use (just for some added protection)? Or is the Pill effective enough that I'll never need to wear a rubber again. We're both free of any diseases so I don't really see the point.
Question 3: We plan on using the "pull-out method" for a few monthes just until her body is 'fully' adapted to the pill. Is this a safe course of action?
Question 4: I heard the last 7 pills (in the 28 pack) were basically just sugar in a capsule. Does these mean we shouldn't have sex on the last week of her cycle? I'm guessing the answer is no, but just a confirmation would be nice.
I know there's going to be more questions but these were the major four. Oh, and before you answer any of these questions, keep in mind she WILL be taking the pill at the same time every single day. Thanks.
