Sex & Relationships

Contraception Reception

Apr 07 09:30am

Contraception Reception

Here are the full results from our contraception survey.

What contraception do you currently use?

The pill

47%

Condoms

25%

Nuvaring

2%

IUD

10%

Depo-Provera

2%

Withdrawal

7%

Other

8%

What's your top contraceptive priority?

Reliability

64%

Convenience

15%

Ease of use

21%

Would you encourage your partner to take the male pill?

Yes - it's time men had the choices we do

53%

No - I'd prefer to be responsible for my own protection

47%

What do you think of the results?

7 Comments Report Abuse

1. kyliep22 - Apr 20 02:11pm

Ied rather be responsible for the contraception. I would always worry that my partner hasnt taken his pill. Women are more reliable because we are the ones getting pregnant. The men might slack off a bit & not understand the consequences like a women does.

2. louise.laycock - May 02 08:22pm

I am so over taking the pill. Its time to let men take responsibility. I want my husband to have a vasectomy. Men need to be encouraged to do this. Its unfair that women should have to constantly take artificial hormones which cause all sorts of side affects.

3. jaineygirl - May 09 08:44pm

I agree with both points, I hate taking the pill, it makes me feel bloated and I always put on weight so it makes me feel pregnant, on the other hand I could not put that much trust in my partner to take his pill everyday. If i have to take it, I know of the consequences and think of them constantly

4. eza31 - May 13 01:48pm

I think its important for women to adjust thier contraception, your requirements change over time.you have to find the right one, I gained weight and acne on the others, this one i've lost weight and gianed better skin. Shop around girls, and re-assess regularly. As for men... well, i'm in two minds

5. burnettsam - Jun 13 05:09pm

Why should only one person be responsible... why don't both sexes take it that way your still responsible for your own actions and not having to rely on someone else