Talk to me about barrier methods/LAM

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Mama Poot

Discussion Starter · Aug 10, 2006

Im not using hormonal bc anymore, so I need some info, advice on barrier methods and also LAM. I didnt get the chance to try LAM last time b/c AF returned 8wks pp

: I'm considering getting a diaphragm- anyone have success with this? I was thinking about IUD but we've decided against that for philosophical reasons ( same reason for no pill either ). In the 4 years DH and I have been together, we've almost never used condoms or anything else- so I could really use some good info! TIA

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Ruthla

· #2 · Aug 10, 2006

I've used the diaprham in the past and been happy with it. It can cause some local irritation, but that's minimized by not using it as often (ie, using FAM so I only use the barrier when it's truly needed.)

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sapphire_chan

· #3 · Aug 11, 2006

Something I learned recently about condoms--they need to fit. If they don't fit they won't go on right and it's a huge pain in the neck for no effect. If you go online you can find out different companies size their condoms and get the right size.

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zjande

· #4 · Aug 11, 2006

Hi mama poot, I can relate! I used hormonal bc for many years but after my 3rd baby I had learned that synthectic hormones are not all that fantastic for your health. And I also got af back 8 weeks pp with my 1st 2! (But not until 7mos pp with my 3rd, go figure)

Anyway, I had sooo gotten used to the convenience of the pill or norplant that when I 1st started researching barrier methods I just hated it. But over time I've definitely gotten used to it (dealing with barrier methods), & I feel good about not filling myself with synthetic hormones, y'know? So we use the diaphragm & I actually really like it. It's super easy to put in & take out, I never feel it & it hasn't caused me any problems. We don't use spermicide with it as we (dp especially) thought that spermicide just can't be good have squashed up against your cervix, it being a chemical who's purpose is to kill things & all. But. We want to have another baby soon, so I'm not freaked out about the thought of "accidentally" conceiving. After the next baby though, I will be freaked out. My plan for then is FAM & condoms.

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