So Monday, I have an appointment to talk about getting on birth control. I know ultimately it's more important what the doctor recommends for me, but based on what I've read about available options, I would personally like to be on the paragard iud or the standard pill. I've heard that paragard gives some monstrous periods but it seems easier to just forget about something for up to 12 years than try and take a pill at the same time every day. It's also theoretically more effective. My boyfriend and I are planning on losing our virginities as soon as I get on birth control and I want to be as safe as possible. Do you guys have any recommendations? If I have the opportunity, I don't know which one to pick.