Contraception that's not harmful!!?

Question

I've been considering going on birth control (in addition to using condoms of course) but I don't actually want to use hormonal birth control because I'm afraid of how it'll mess with my body, and my mom is heavily advising me against it (and trying to convince me there are better alternatives). What works best for you guys that IS NOT the pill? I always use condoms but sometimes I'm afraid that they're not enough... Thanks in advance! 💗

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I got the shot one time and it was awful. I was on my period for two months, always hungry even if I ate an hour ago, and I was extremely moody (my family was afraid to say anything to me cause I'd either yell or cry) so I would suggest not getting depo.

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I suggest nuva ring! I use it and it's super easy. It is a hormonal contraceptive but it uses much less hormones than the pill so if you do have side effects (nausea, spotting and another minor one), they will be much less severe and should only occur when your body is first adjusting to it. I personally never had any side effects and I recommend it 100%! There's info on it on this app too

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Get the copper IUD! I have it and I love it, no hormones just straight contraception. Don't need to remember to take pills or buy prescriptions, super easy and can last for up to 8 years!

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There are many options such as the iud or implant the shot the patch and the pill you just have to find something that works for you because everyone is different the pill worked best for me while the mirena didnt but others dont like the pill but love mirena

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I won't use hormonal birth control any more either. It really comes down to Fertility Awareness Method, copper IUD, and diaphragm. Especially since you are already using condoms, FAM may be a good addition, just so you are aware of pregnancy risk.

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Paragard IUD. Lasts for 10 years and gas no hornones. I got it a week ago. The day i had it i had really bad cramping but i took some ibuproften and used a heating pad and they were fine. The next day they were gone. Bled for a few extra days but other than that you cant even tell its there

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If you're looking for something without hormones I would recommend the copper IUD. It lasts for up to twelve years and is very effective. Little or no side effects. The only issue that you may encounter is increased flow/cramping.

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I'm on a birth control that does not have estrogen ( female hormone that causes the problems) I don't have anymore moodiness than before and overall nothing has changed. Just the normal period for a few days and I'm good

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The mini pill has no estrogen. All the mini pill does basically is thicken your cervical fluid so the sperm can not reach the egg

Contraception that's not harmful!!?

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