My usual rule is if I'm in a serious relationship and we've both been tested then we go without condoms. My ex and I didn't use condoms for more than two years of our relationship and never had any problems because I was on a bc that worked really well for me. Now however I'm on a new bc every couple months in an effort to find a good substitute for the patch so I'm not as confident about my birth control's effectiveness and I use a condom every time. I've also been seeing multiple partners who are also seeing other people so it's not a tough decision.
As far as the OP is concerned, I wouldn't say that going bareback is the new engagement ring but I would say that it is a form of commitment and it shows trust.
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