i want to go on birth control but i’m scared of the options and need advice

maddie

I need to get on birth control immediately now since i will not have access to abortion if i need it in any state near me. I am a victim of sexual assault and rape and i am terrified if it happens to me again and I get pregnant. My first option would be the pill but considering i can’t even remember to take my psychiatric medications daily and on time, I really don’t think that would work for me. I’ve heard that iuds hurt BAD bad, the shot makes you non stop bleed for months and same with the implant. i don’t really think the Vaginal Ring would work too well with my lifestyle and i honestly don’t know much about the patch.

I do not want the ones that are like just before you have sex, like spermicide, or having to plan like Fertility Awareness because i am mainly wanting to get birth control for something that is not planned.

I guess i’m just asking for advice what ones have people tried and think are the best.

TLDR: i’m scared of getting birth control because i’ve heard the side effects of all of them are bad. do you have any advice? what do YOU think is the best?

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