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30-35,
*yra Anna
writes:Hy everyone. I am little bit suspicious with condoms as a prevention of pregnancy. I know that they are pretty much safe because they can also protect person form all kind of sickness, but there`s a small posibility that makes me nervous about condoms. A lot of my friends had experience with splitting condom even if they`ve use expensive ones. I`m stil virgin but I would like to make love with my boyfriend soon, so, I wonder what is the alternative to contraception pills? And can I get birth control without doctors examination only by visiting him? (because I am very shy so I is a little problem with me to be naked)...Thanks!
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (26 January 2010):
 Condoms don't split all that easily.
But you got to buy the right size, to small or large and it can tear. Put it on wrong, and it can tear. Scratch it with a nail and it can tear.
But if you practice a bit first and get the right size, then there shouldn't be any problem. I never had a problem in my entire life, but have heard the same horror stories that you have heard. It always seems to happen to someone else.
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reader, k_c100  +, writes (26 January 2010):
 Well I cant say I am familiar with doctor's procedures in Croatia so this advice may or may not apply but I will tell you what I know so it might be of some use to you!
Yes condoms can split, or have tiny tears in them that mean some semen can leak through and cause pregnancy. They say on average condoms are around 97% effective. However they are the ONLY way of preventing sexually transmitted diseases so you must always use a condom unless both partners have had a STD check and their results come back clean.
So the best way to prevent pregnancy and STD's is to use both condoms and a form of birth control. There are many forms of birth control and it is best to see a doctor so you can discuss what will suit you best.
As for the doctor giving you an examination - again I really dont know how getting contraception in Croatia works but when I went to my doctor here in the UK to get birth control (I am on the contraceptive pill) they only took my blood pressure and asked a number of questions, at which point they were then happy to prescribe the pill. Again, with the contraceptive injection I can see no reason why you would need to be naked to have an examination - but there is a chance it might be different in your country.
Even if you do have to have an examination, surely being a bit embarrassed for a few minutes is better than risking getting pregnant and living with the regret of getting pregnant too young? Doctors carry out examinations of the most intimate places all the time, it is nothing new to them! They have seen it all before so you really shouldnt feel embarrassed. Ask for a female doctor - that way you will be less embarrassed and you will find it easier to talk to her in depth.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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