In recent times, the usage of contraceptive birth control methods have become widely prevalent. Condoms and contraceptive pills are the most popular. Now, when using birth control methods, it is kept in mind as to how easily it can be used and what the cost of the method is. Condoms are the cheapest way to prevent unwanted birth by blocking the semen from entering the vagina in the first place. Now, pills come into action when someone is not using a condom and they have unprotected sex which leads to the ejaculation taking place inside. Unwanted pregnancies are a serious nightmare for many and hence, emergency contraceptive pills or morning after pills have gained quite the popularity. However, it is to be kept in mind that morning after pills are only meant for emergency purposes and not meant for daily usage. A daily usage of these pills can cause damage to the body.
So, the real question is, should you use the pill or a condom as a birth control method?
Pills are expensive, yes, but they are very effective when used at the right time. However, when it comes to birth control methods and effectiveness of birth control methods there are three things that are kept in mind while opting:
- How easily it can be used
- What the cost of the particular method is, and
- If a person has some kind of a health condition and the medications of that condition will affect the efficacy of the pill.
Pills come in to a lot more use than a person might think. When people try the withdrawal method where a person pulls out his penis right before ejaculation is very risky and many people think it is an effective method. But, what they do not realize is that several men release semen even before ejaculation. After all, just one sperm fertilizes the egg! So, it is better to be safe than sorry. So, as the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure,” nothing could have made more sense in such a situation. This is why emergency pills are very important in saving the day. Condoms are more common amongst teenagers who have an optimum sexual life. Pills are generally advised not to be taken by teenagers as their reproductive systems are still under development stage, hence, the condoms. Condoms have an effectivity rate of 98%, however, in case, a condom breaks, it can be the cause of nightmare for many. Many people want to delay the birth or do not even want to have children. In those cases, emergency pills and condoms can save the day. Suppose, a couple is using a condom during sexual intercourse and the condom breaks, pills are what come in as a Plan B.
Ultimately, it all comes down to what you and your partner prefer. Some people like to use condoms and some people don’t. In that case, the regular birth control pills protect you from unwanted pregnancy. But, yes, usage of condoms are recommended as they prevent sexually transmitted diseases and promote the practice of ‘safe sex’. So, definitely, rather than having a cause of concern, it is better to eliminate it and that can be done by the usage of condoms as a birth control method. Therefore, both pills and condoms have their own significances and risks as well. We are human beings who are biologically programmed to have sex and raise a family. So, abstinence is an impossible time for almost everyone. It is just all about timing and preference.
