so i have done quite a bit of research, and right now what i think is best for me is either the pill (chewable pills if those exist, i choke if i try to swallow pills lol) or the shot. can anyone give me any personal insight on both ? and also, i am 17 about to turn 18 in august, was going to wait until after my birthday to try to get on BC because i'm going to the philippines for about a month starting june anyway, and i can't have my parents knowing. any advice with that as well ? i wanted to go to planned parenthood, but again i have no insurance to use and am very very low on money. please help !!