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[–] oce@jlai.lu 19 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Would you trust it less than the female birth control pills?

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 16 points 4 days ago (2 children)

No. But I also dont trust female birth control pills. I'm vaguely aware of the side effects and hormonal shifts, and I don't think I want that in my life.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

of course nothing is 100% effective, not even condoms. consider each an additional layer of security.

So i should triple wrap?

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Sure, but is the additional security worth the sides? I could wear a medieval suit of armor around all day to be safer, but it would be extremely inconvenient.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

That's the nice thing about having more contraceptive options on the market, you are more likely to find an option with minimal side effects for you and/or your partner.

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I cant argue with this point

[–] oce@jlai.lu 3 points 3 days ago

The big point of this one is that it is not hormonal, and so far this study shows no side effects. So for a couple, it could be the pill with least side effects overall.