Today, I told my husband that when I get my birth control taken out later this year, I would like to take a break from it for a while. He just said, "Condoms are too expensive and I don't want to waste $2 every time we do it." FML
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Today, my boyfriend admitted to me that the reason he won't have sex with me is because "Condoms are too expensive." FML
Today, I told a guy that I was on birth control. He decided that it would be best for us not to continue speaking with each other. I never would've thought taking care of myself would be a deal breaker. FML
Today, my boyfriend informed me that to save money, he's been using the same condom for the last month. FML
Today, I told my husband I might want a baby, so he took me to visit his best friend who has a toddler and we stayed for an hour. I no longer want a baby. I want the pill wrapped in 2 condoms and a joint vasectomy/hysterectomy paid for with my non-baby disposable income, and my husband now has a shit eating grin. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me that having my own condoms is unattractive, emasculating, and a turn off. According to him it's the man’s responsibility to provide the protection, and the fact that I have my own means I must have been very promiscuous if I needed to have them on hand. I’m allergic to the pill. FML
Today, when I was trying to break up with my boyfriend, I told him how I needed space and time to think. His response was, "Ok, we're out of condoms anyway." FML
Today, my boyfriend and I were about to get intimate for the first time. He said he didn't want to use a condom, and that I should just give him one of my birth control pills instead, "so we can still be just as safe". What the hell? FML
Today, I went to the local pharmacy to buy some condoms. When I went to go purchase them, the elderly lady behind the counter took one look at me and said, "Honey, you're your own birth control." FML
Today, I was at the store, when I saw my boyfriend in line in front of me. I looked to see what he was purchasing; it was a pack of condoms. When I questioned him, he said that, "They're for us, babe!" We already have an unopened pack at home, and it's my time of the month. FML
Today, the condom slipped off, because my boyfriend refuses to admit that he needs to use smaller condoms. FML
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Soninuva 41
Let him save his money then and take your break!
thatoneguy_yo 19
"Waste" the phonology used regarding this term refers to negative connotations associated with lack of appreciation and on a familiar basis, a cheap piece of shit
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night_roane 11
given that you're both clean, chart your ovulation. I use a phone app, and it was 100% accurate for us. No surprises for 2 1/2 years, then got a baby on our first try. Remember, it'll be more accurate the more months you put in, but gives you a wide range of "warning days" to make up for it.
militarybrat 21
That only tells you you ovulated three days after. Not really a good no pregnancy indicator. It even says NOT to use it to prevent pregnancy right in the disclaimer. At least fertility friend does.
GrumpyGrinch 23
Crazy! Did he think that your birth control was free of charge? Don't you have family budget for things that you both do together? I would imagine sex is one of such things. Or he may go without it.
ulissey_fml 22
There's always ****** ring ; that's what my own friends use. Totally painless and easy to fit, you only bother once a month, it can get out whenever you feel like it .
wiccaantje 21
I had the ****** ring (nuvaring) before, I had to stop using it when that product became illegal to sell in Europe because an unacceptable risk of blood clutters that could (and has) lead to full body paralysis and death.
Iceling 6
I'm really, really sorry to hear what happened to you, hellraisedfire. However, I'd like to clarify a couple of things. Firstly, to my knowledge, Nuvaring isn't banned in Europe or anywhere else. Secondly, being a combined hormonal contraceptive, Nuvaring does indeed increase the risk of venous thrombosis (blood clots), but the risk is on a par with typical birth control pills (those that contain two types of hormones; not the so-called mini-pills). The law cases against the company concern giving misleading information about the clotting risk increase. The company was essentially making customers and physicians believe that it's a safer contraceptive option for people who have elevated clotting risk (smokers or those who have a genetic predisposition for clots, for example). TL;DR: Nuvaring isn't banned anywhere and its risk of causing blood clots is comparable to typical birth control pills. The company misinformed everyone about the clotting risk.
YFOS_fml 17
well tell him to get the snip then
CandyApple88 13
if OP is taking a break post contraceptive removal to give her body a rest before trying for kids, just tell husband that getting pregnant too early will result in a retarded sick child (just say it does) and then tell him that if the kid is sick then its HIS responsibility to look after it for the rest of his life. If you aren't going to have kids, tell HIM to get a vasectomy. or tell him to look up "pain olympics" and do that to himself. He has options other than condoms.
engineerosaurus 26
Yeah, because lying to your spouse is totally the way to handle things responsibly.
soulreaper12296 28
Then save him money and don't give him anything.
NorthernNoise 7
For those saying no se without a condom, he can still pleasure her, as using his tongue and figures are free. It only costs money if he wants intercourse. His being an idiot doesn't mean she cant have some fun.
Ayasha_fml 12
People aren't getting onto OP for wanting a break from her BC? She sounds just as much at fault. Sounds lazy too. I've veen on several and it is not a hassle at all. She's putting it all on the guy now, and the other option being no sex if neither of them want to take responsibility. BC is a huge responsibility. That's like wantingbto just casually take a break from paying your bills or feeding a newborn.
YourGrammarSucks 12
I don't think it's like that at all. Most forms of birth control are hormonal and NOT good for you long-term. It's perfectly alright for OP to want to give her body a break for a few months, especially if she's anticipating trying for kids in the next 5 years and doesn't want her cycle screwed up.
InfiniteSunshine 32
Ah yes, so because it isn't a hassle for you, it's therefore exactly the same and not a hassle for anyone else. The husband is bitching about having to, for once, be the one to deal with the birth control, and the OP is the one being lazy?? No, this is not the OP's fault at all, she wants a break from her birth control, it's good for your body to not be on it for too long, and the husband isn't even considerate enough to accommodate and think about that. On top of that, he has been the one putting the responsibility all on the OP for the last while, and now that it is his turn, he's complaining. She has been the one dealing with all the birth control, and now she wants the husband to take responsibility this one time for a little while, and now it's suddenly a big deal and a burden? No, that is not ok.
9a_1z 12
With most birth control taking breaks is entirely unnecessary, they're safe up until you'd be having your menopause anyway. Really it's all down to the user whether they want a break from the side effects, but there's no need to do it just because you think it's healthy.
sparkledoge 29
#97 i think the point of the whole fml, and this comment thread is the husband acting like it's normal for the woman the bear the responsibility of the birth control but when it comes to him wearing condoms it suddenly isn't worth paying anything anymore. And the person who started this accusing the OP of being lazy and putting all fault and responsibility on the man. If she wants to take a break, needed or not, that's her choice, her husband should respect that but instead he's complaining about having to spend a few dollars for condoms.
9a_1z 12
My comment was in response to the person saying birth control isn't good for you in the long term, I was just trying to counteract all the misinformation out there that breaks are somehow healthier for you. Of course OP should have a break if she feels like it, whatever her reasoning, it would be a shame if it was because someone was feeding her the wrong facts though.
YourGrammarSucks 12
Google "long term effects of birth control." There are risks any time you put chemicals in your body. I'm not advocating against birth control, I'm just saying people need to get informed and then weigh the pros and cons for themselves.
9a_1z 12
Google throws up lots of results, are we talking scientific peer-reviewed studies here or stuff anyone could have written? If in doubt I'd suggest talking to the person prescribing it to you, it's good to be fully informed.
amsterdamgirl 20
subtle hint meets man. 》 man remains blissfully ignorant :)
andrmac 25
Um Amazon?? Look at the prices 50-144 count $15-25 depending brand and type. I'm sure he'd like a variety pack to mix it up a bit.