How safe is it to have unprotected sex whilst being on the contraceptive pill?

unproteced sex is very dangerous. You need to keep in mind that the pill doesn’t always work, and also the pill does not protect against STIs

Although I am full aware of the risks of the unfortunate event of the pill not working properly, we decided upon using the pill as an ‘extra precaution’ as we normally do use a condom aswell, this incident however was fairly random.

Despite the knowledge of the risk of an STI it is unlikely, as we both have and never have had a sexual transmitted infection. Though I thank thee for reinforcing that risk.

Irene, I thank you for the reassurance you have provided to me. I have never missed my pill or taken it more than an hour late, therefore I believe I have taken it correctly ever day. My nurse who provided me with the contraceptive pills continueousely reinforced the statement ‘as soon as you take it, you are instantly protected’ how ever this initially didn’t seem right to me. Upon my independent research, many forms and health care websites suggest that a condom or other methods of protection should be used in the first week, other websites stated that a condom or other methods should be used during the first two packets of pills. So after discussions with my boyfriend we agreed upon using a condom regularly, however this incident wasn’t so much as planned, as it was unexpected. We have both agreed that the week of the withdrawal we shalt have intercourse and the following week of re-starting the pills we will plan to use condoms. Thank you for you help, its greatly appreciated.

The pill is usually quite acceptable to use as your primary contraceptive however I do know people who have fallen pregnant while taking it. It’s not 100% but then again, apart from abstinence, nothing is. There’s always going to be risks involved with sex. Just make sure you’re mature enough to deal with whatever comes with it.

The pill is highly effective, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about it failing. Just be mindful of your body and be vigilant regarding possible signs of pregnancy just in case. Although their effectiveness is not always supported, you could always use a spermicide gel for lubricant to further decrease the chances of pregnancy, lol. My ex-girlfriend used the pill for about 3 years and we had no problems with it.

the pill helps in a way but yet people fall pregnant, like my gynie said the pill is not enough you have to wear condoms as well

You are very welcome!