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[foggylondon]

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[a_digital_witch]

I think I must be the only girl in the world that doesn't really have cramps that bad.

[foggylondon]

You're lucky. Mine are horrid.

[a_digital_witch]

A couple ibuprophen and about two hours later, I'm all good.

[foggylondon]

So lucky. If I don't take something around the clock and curl up with a hot water bottle as much as I can, I'm in bad shape.

[a_digital_witch]

Then a contraceptive would probably help you. Just be prepared for all the Questions you'll get asked. I think the doctors try to embarrass us on purpose.

[foggylondon]

Questions? Like what?

[a_digital_witch]

Are you sexually active? Do you plan on being sexually active? You do realize that the pill's effectiveness can be reduced under the following conditions, right?

That stuff.

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[foggylondon]

And if the answer's yes to the second question? I mean, I'm not right now, I'm still a virgin, but...things are headed in that direction. I just - should I lie about it?

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[a_digital_witch]

No. Why would you?

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[foggylondon]

They won't lecture you if you say that? Call your parents? Anything like that?

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[a_digital_witch]

They have this doctor-patient confidentiality thing. I suppose if you parents demanded to know, they would be required to tell since you're still a minor, but they never called my father.

And I said yes to the first question.

...though they will probably do some lecturing, but its more to make you understand the potential consequences of your actions.

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[foggylondon]

Well, my parents know I get cramps, so I can always explain it to them like that if they ever ask...

I just don't want them knowing I'm thinking of doing that. And, well, probably going to. I love him, I trust him, I know he won't hurt me, and I want to. Really want to.

And I guess I can deal with the lecture...how bad was it?

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[a_digital_witch]

You know, if you're considering having sex, you really need to be able to say it.

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[foggylondon]

...you're right. If I'm going to have sex, I need to just...say it. There, this is what I'm worried about: I want to do it, but I don't want my parents to know I'm having sex. And I really don't want to fall pregnant.

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[a_digital_witch]

Then don't tell your parents. The doctors won't rat you out to them. And aside from the pill, make sure he uses a condom. Double protection is best.

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[foggylondon]

Right. I'll talk to him about getting condoms beforehand. At least those you can swipe from the nurse's office, since they have them out.

...so how do you know you're 100% ready?