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writes:My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half, and in the summer we are planning to have sex.I was wondering is there a good time to do it with a less chance of being pregnant?like where the chances are low?we are planning on using a condom.any help?
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 April 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 April 2008): They are mostly safe, unless you get a faulty one. The best methods is to be on the pill and make him use a condom, doubley sure.
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reader, Susan Strict  +, writes (25 April 2008):
 Condoms are about 85% effective at stopping pregnancy (source: Epigee Women's Health - www.epigee.org), which, obviously, means that with everything else equal, you have a 15% chance of getting pregnant - unacceptably high for most people.
There is less chance of becoming pregnant shortly before your period, but that's not guaranteed either: far from it. If, for example, your menstrual cycle was late for any of those hundreds of reasons that can make it late (like worrying about having sex with your boyfriend for the first time), then you could have a problem.
I'm not an expert - take a look at www.birthcontrolcanada.com which has easy to read no-nonsense explanations and options for effective contraception.
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reader, phiatiger +, writes (25 April 2008):
A condom is one of the safest methods out there. You should be fine as long as it is put on carefully and doesnt split. I dont think there is any time better than any other really. Be safe and take care x
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reader, Annalisa +, writes (25 April 2008):
 Hi! On average, the week half way through your cycle is ovulation time, so you're at risk. You should be fine if you make love just after your last day of bleeding or the week up to when your period is expected.
But people vary and there is always a risk. Between now and the summer, look up the Billings Method and learn how to recognise when you are ovulating. You basically learn to recognise the changes in your discharge, so it's something your boyfriend can help with!
Good luck and have fun on your hol's!
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