Reviews about Family Planning

fluffstuff10 says "It was great... but not for me personally." about Nuva Ring Birth Control

fluffstuff10 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:24:32 GMT

So I moved to college and signed up for birth control protection to avoid any "setbacks" to my career. Initially, I didn't want to try the pill because I have a hard time remembering to take my medications so I tried the nuva ring for about half a year.

On the plus side, my periods were reduced down to three days (usually seven or more) and they were mostly light with less menstrual pain.

However, I did notice an extreme mood shift where I became depressed along with being very irritable and angry at anyone close to me, including my mother is my best friend. I saw a small increase in my weight, but that didn't worry me too much since I expected it. Also, I had frequent headaches. The gyno believes that I may be sensitive to the estrogen in birth control medications.

I was forced to stop taking the nuva ring because I noticed that the back of my knee had a swelled bump. The gyno mentioned to me that the medicine was probably creating varicose veins in my legs.

I had no choice, but to...

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BMB82 says "Nuva ring "The magical ring"" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

BMB82 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:53 GMT

I have been Using the Nuva ring for several months now. I have to admit at first the thought of having to stuff this thing in me myself, kind of freaked me out! After trying it a couple of times I found out inserting it in the shower worked the best. It may feel uncomfortable in the beginning but after it is in and in the right place you really cant feel it at all. During sex it has fallen out but you can easily insert it again and quickly. My boyfriend actually made a funny comment saying "oh no there is a hole in it". I had to reassure him that it is suppose to look like that and that is why its called the "ring". Guys can be so clueless about these things. I do have to admit it is pretty expensive, but worth it. I always forgot to take my pill and I was allergic to the patch. I have not gained any weight from and my mood stays pretty even. I give it two thumbs up and why not try it for a month if it's not for you then switch back to what works for you.

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KerryWos says "careful where you leave it..." about Nuva Ring Birth Control

KerryWos — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:10:52 GMT

I tried the nuva ring while getting into a newer relationship after a divorce. It had been a long time since I was on birth control as my ex husband had a vasectomy. I thought the nuva ring would be great...and in theory...it was. When I first began using it I told my new love that I was now on birth control...and choose not to explain any further. It was freeing and enjoyable and I remember thinking too myself how I couldnt feel it at all...till it was over. He looked...ahhh...fightened? confused? I asked what was wrong and he pointed to himself...The nuva ring had worked down his penis to the base like a cock ring. LMAO. Oh my god. LOL. Well....then I guessed it was time to now explain. He was okay....got over it...I rolled it off him and put it back...which seemed...odd for both of us I guess. lol. We went on for a few encounters with no problems and all was good. Okay....so thats not it. A few days later I stayed over his house two hours away for the night. ...

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CrazyMelissa47 says "always worked for me, just follow the instructions." about morning after pill Plan B

CrazyMelissa47 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:59:18 GMT

Plan B:

It is used as a back up if your birth control fails or if you are not on birth control and rely on condoms and a condom breaks. It works great. I always use it when my patch falls off and we forget to wear a condom. I will say it does mess up your period. You may not get one like one month with me or another time i got a light spotty brown period after both cases my next month was extra heavy. This is not to be used in the form of birth control because its more than what a usual dose of birth control gives you. my dr told me its like two or three pills worth of hormones combine.

always check with a doctor before you take it. most plan parenthood carry this product.

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hilperk says "The Nuva Ring makes life easier!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

hilperk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:15:02 GMT

I love the Nuva Ring. I tried it because I did not want to risk forgetting to take the pill everyday. I'm already horrible at remembering to take vitamins, check the mail, feed the dog, etc.

You can't feel the Ring at all. It's easy to put in, and then you can forget about it for 3 weeks. I have friends that cringe when they hear you put it up "there" with your hand. Well how is that different than using a tampon? And once it's in, it's very comfortable. There's nothing weird about it. I promise you'll never feel it for the entire 3 weeks. It's easy to take out, and can be left out for up to 2 hours for your convenience.

You can even use the ring to control your periods. You can leave it in up to 4 weeks, so you have the option of moving your period back a week. I did this when I got married, just to make sure I had a good honeymoon. And since I've used the Nuva Ring, my periods have actually become shorter, lighter, and less painful. Love it!

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Alyssa714 says "Great birth control." about Nuva Ring Birth Control

Alyssa714 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:48:51 GMT

I love the nuva ring because its easy to use and it's been very effective considering that I am as fertile as fertile can be. I got the mirena at first and hated it because the strings where so uncomfortable and I just didn't want to wait months till they got soft. So I decided to try the nuva ring and it has worked out great! And I guess its working because I haven't gotten pregnant. I was positive if I would of gone on the pill I would of probably of had another baby. And the last thing I needed was to have two babies in the same year. I am so happy I went with it. I haven't gained weight I've kept my weight down and that is something I was very concerned about since I gained so much weight the last three weeks of my pregnancy when I went on maternity leave. You can't even feel the nuva at all, and if it slips out for some reason just rinse it and put it back in! its so simple! I will never try another birthcontrol every again until I get my tubes tied and I'm done with having children!...

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LemyaKnight says "Still got pregnant...with triplets!! No IVFs!!!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

LemyaKnight — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:35:33 GMT

I used Nuvaring for a couple of month and tracked it on a physical calendar. I marked my periods, insertion and removal dates. To my devestating surprise, I ended up in the hospital with horrible abdominal pain. The ER dr told me I was pregnant. I was having internal bleeding for about a week (thinking my period was lasting longer than usual), however, it was my right fallopian tube that ruptured. I was rushed to surgery. I had a heteroetopic pregnancy and drs were not expecting the fetus in my uterus to survive the tramau. Long story short, not only I'm I still pregnant but it was TWINS in my uterus!! I am trying so hard to deal with all that has occured in the past three weeks. Nuvaring didn't work for me, but it was good for not adding on extra weight.

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nikerunner926 says "Nuva Ring is the way for me!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

nikerunner926 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:22:48 GMT

Ok so in high school i was put on the birth control pill to control my acne and my period.. i used to spend a week in the bathroom puking my guts up before i got on birth control because the cramping was so horrendous. Well i got sick of having to remember the pill everyday so i began the depo shot which caused my body to think i was pregnant which caused me to gain 20pounds and lactate! well i definitely was not pregnant so i got off the shot and tried Yaz.. yaz was amazing but well it was a pill I had to once again remember and it was like i was playing roullette with the pill cuz i did not take it everyday like i was supposed to since i was not having sex. well after 3 months off birth control i asked my doctor to put me on something that i did not have to remember everyday, had low side effects, and was not an IUD and my doctor told me about the nuva ring.. i was very leary at first mainly due to having no idea about it.. she explained to me it was about the size of a ponytail holder...

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abcd1e says "Nuvaring made me depressed!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

abcd1e — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:41:06 GMT

I do not suggest this birth control at all, it really messed me up! I switched to nuvaring because I am not very good at taking a pill at the same time everyday. But after about 2 months I had to take it out and go back to loestrin 24 (very good birth control!) Nuvaring made me very depressed. I am a usually happy, social college student and nuvaring made me reclusive and sad all the time. I sat in my dorm room all day doing nothing. I would call my friend and start crying for no reason at all. I haven't felt the same since.

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pitcherday says "NuvaRing is the lazy woman's birth control!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

pitcherday — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:57:22 GMT

I take a lot of pills for a condition I have. I absolutely hate it when I have to add yet another pill. So, I loves me my NuvaRing! When inserting, it's supposed to be near the cervix, but it can migrate anywhere and it still works. I can't feel it. My husband can, but it doesn't bother him. It's never come out as a result of sex. I've never gained weight on it.

I have forgotten to take it out once and left it in a week too long. No problems. That's the only thing for me. It's easy to forget it. Every ring comes with stickers you can put on your calendar to remind you when to take it out and put it back in. As long as you look at your calendar, you should be OK! :) But it's such an easy form of birth control! Just remember once a month and you are set! Good for the lazy set! (me)

I've been on many different types of pills and the only one that didn't have a side effect was Micronor, the pill for breast-feeding mothers. You need to take that at exactly the same time every day. It's...

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cmblueyes says "Sounds like an awesome idea...until it messes your system up." about Nuva Ring Birth Control

cmblueyes — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:26:14 GMT

I would not recommend the Nuva Ring birth control to anyone. My husband and I were looking for something different and easy. Something that I would not have to remember every day and something that would obviously keep me from concieving. The doctor insured me that this was indeed the birth control for me. So, the things I did not like about it... Let's start with the fact that I had trouble getting it to stay in. No matter how far I seemed to push it up, it was constantly slipping out. I would be doing normal every day business and I would feel it slipping out. It was very unconfortable. I also had trouble with my period on it. My doctor informed me, after calling and complaining to him, that if I would give it a few months, my periods would become light and regular again. After bleeding for two straight months worse than I ever had before, I had to find something else. It was rediculous. All I know is I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy!

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d3324 says "Easy. Love it!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

d3324 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:00:37 GMT

I had a "less than perfect track record for remembering the pill everyday". I love only having to remember to take out and insert a ring once a month!

Previous to taking the Nuvaring, I had been taking Orthotricyclen-lo for about 3 years. Would usually breakout (mild) within a week of taking the sugar pills (within a week of starting my period). With Nuvaring I haven't broken out once! woo hoo!

UPDATE:

I believe Nuvaring may have made me emotional/depressed for a few days during months 2,3, and 4. Seems to have gone away now (on month 6). The reason I am not sure if Nuvaring caused this is because it was also a rough semester and wasn't getting much sleep or exercise time in.

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Jo says "Natural Contours is a Magnifique Personal Massager" about Natural Contours Magnifique Personal Massager

Jo — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:15:31 GMT

I got Natural Contours Magnifique la couple of years ago.

Natural Contours Magnifique Personal Massager is small measuring 7 1/2 inches long and almost 2 inches at its widest. It's rounder at the top and curves down to the base where it's only 1 inch wide. This is called a tapered end but I don't need to go into what that taper is intended for.

Pros:

It curves perfectly to fit comfortably in my hand.

It uses two AA batteries so needing electricity isn't an issue.

It has three speeds which is unusual. Most have two speeds.

It's quiet. Of course at the highest speed it isn't silent.

It's lightweight coming in at 1/2 a pound.

Cons:

There really aren't any unless you'd like to take this swimming with you. It is not waterproof.

Other Information

Natural Contours Magnifique Personal Massager is made of hard plastic. I could say that some may feel that it is too hard i.e. there is no give and that may be true; however, I don't feel that the lack of give is an issue. For around $30 it's a nice toy.

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LisaCarey says "Yaz Birth Control Keeps Me from Having #6 " about Bayer Yasmin birth control

LisaCarey — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:31:27 GMT

After 5 pregnancies and 4 children, birth control is a primary decision in my life. Not that I ever planned on sharing my thoughts on the subject on a website -- but hey, why not maybe someone is using or thinking of using the Bayer Yasmin Birth Control Pill.

How does the Bayer Yasmin Birth Control Pill work? Like any other form of birth control it uses hormones to trick your body into thinking that you are pregnant, so that you can't conceive. It is a daily pink pill, with 5 white pills for during your period. These are to keep you on "track' so you don't forget to take a pill every day.

What isn't so great about the Bayer Yasmin Birth Control Pill

have to take it every day
causes weight gain or an inability to lose weight
increased risk of stroke
increased appetite

What is pretty great about the Bayer Yasmin Birth Control Pill

easy to use
effective
I have had clear skin, but I have never really had a problem with that anyway
lighter periods, but one still occurs
no side effects for me...

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jasyjen says "Not the magical sex cream I was hoping for." about K-Y Yours + Mine Couples Lubricant

jasyjen — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:13:11 GMT

Okay, trying to find the right kind of "tag" to go with this review was pretty fun. I selected Married-likes to be entertained-noticing the details. :-) And I also have to clear the air and say that this kind of review is embarrassing, however.....I feel the need to tell people about K-Y Yours + Mine Couples Lubricant. It is NOT what it's cracked up to be.

I will give the makers of this product credit, because the commercial makes you want to run right out and buy this lubricant. In the ad, a married couple are shown throwing off their clothes in anticipation of what this special his and her lubricant will be delivering. And the idea of two lubricants, one for each partner, sounds so exciting! But..........

When I found this product in the store, the price of $ 19.99almost knocked me off my feet. I actually did not buy it the first two times I saw it, but the curiousty kept getting me, so the third time, I actually bought it. I reasoned with myself saying that for twenty...

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MexicanJim says "It is possible to make a memorable event even more so." about Elexa Vibrating Ring Condoms

MexicanJim — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:35:41 GMT

Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Build a better condom, and you can charge over five bucks each for these puppies and people will buy them by the thousands. Five bucks? Honestly now, for five bucks I can get a room, a girl, some Saki and a duck in Jakarta. This thing better be good, otherwise it's back to the Costco brand that averages out to about twenty-one cents each. That's certainly more reasonable.

There are over thirty different types of condoms for sale at the local CVS Pharmacy where I live. They come ribbed, colored, thin, sheep skinned, extra long, glow in the dark, pleasure for her (whatever). You name it, they have it. Can I get the Trojan Elexa Vibrating Ring Condoms? No, I have to ask and get directed to the Pharmacy where I have to request them. Not only that, but I must also pay for them at the pharmacy window, which I can do right after old lady Spencer gets done asking sixteen questions about her gall bladder medication. I swear to...

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cmohr80 says "A waste of money and anxious antisipation!" about K-Y Yours + Mine Couples Lubricant

cmohr80 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:07:43 GMT

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING REVIEW IS INTENDED FOR ADULT EYES ONLY! Send your children out of the room!

I don't know about any of you but, for a few weeks now, I had been watching the commercials for KY Yours and Mine between my shows and the ads had left me intrigued. The commercial makes KY Yours and Mine sound so amazing that I felt I had to try the product.

KY Yours and Mine, a product subsidary of Johnson & Johnson, is a his and hers personal lubricant intended to enhance intimate pleasure. There's two 1.5 oz vials, blue for him, pink for her. There is a warning that the product may cause irritation, especially to those who are sensative to menthol. The directions suggest to apply a desired amount over the intimate areas.

I had waited a month to purchase KY Yours and Mine and hesitated when I saw that the price was $19.99. However, my husband was just as curious as I was for reasons on my end that I don't wish to get graphic nor public about, but to put it simply, I'm slow. So,...

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KatieMae says "Nuvaring prevented pregnancy, but also caused a deep depression" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

KatieMae — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:16:10 GMT

We decided on the Nuva ring because it realsed a lower dose of hormones. We were very happy with the decision, and it was great not to have to worry about a pill every day. Unfortunately, about a week after I started using it, I went in to a deep depression. It didn't occur to me right away that the cause might be the Nuvaring until we visited their website. It's clearly written there that if you have a history of depressionm do not use, or if you become depressed, remove immediately....

Roxann831 says "Definately nothing like the commercial" about K-Y Yours + Mine Couples Lubricant

Roxann831 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:02:03 GMT

Okay, so if you haven't seen the commercial for K-Y Yours + Mine lubricant, this is how it plays out...

A modest looking couple are sitting in bed talking about K-Y Yours + Mine lubrication. They say that his feels like this, hers feels like this.... but when they come together...then it cuts off and you see a black and white clip of a couple dancing. When the commercial cuts back to the couple they are shown smiling under the covers of their bed and looking a lot less modest.

So this commercial had me and apparently a lot of people in my area (it was sold out the first couple weeks at 3 different stores I went to) wondering what happens when they come together. Enough so to pay $19.99 for it.

This is how it works... you get two vials. One is a blueish color (his) and one is a pinkish purple (hers). I suggest taking the lids off and removing the paper covers before you use them because squeezing and shaking them like crazy wondering why nothing is coming out kind of ruins the mood.......

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mhurst826 says "Very pleased with this product, no weight gain, and clear skin!" about Nuva Ring Birth Control

mhurst826 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:46:01 GMT

Its not like me to discuss birth control with, well the world. I have tried everything from the classic pill, the patch, depo shot, and finally this. I have been using the Nuva Ring for awhile now, and I honestly have not had any negative side effects. I am less hungry, but for me thats a good thing! I also have had very clear skin. I don't normally have problem skin, but I have noticed it looking better these days. I can't feel it, and my husband said every once in awhile he can feel it. The Nuva ring doesn't look like birth control to me, but I would really reccomend it to any woman who has a less than prefect track record for remembering the everyday pill, or spent too much time yanking off the sticky gross patch. When we decide that its time for baby #2, there isn't any waiting time, just remove and......well you know....