I am new at this. My middle child, my only daughter, 15 has a new boyfriend. He is not her first but he is the first one who is older. He is 16. My motherly instinct is thinking about contraception for her. Eventhough she says EEEWW when I discuss sex, you never know what could happen. Any ideas for brands etc for a easygoing, forgetful teenager? From a concerned, not naive mum.
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Probably worth a trip to the GP for a discussion about what options there are. If she’s forgetful it would probably be better not to get the pill that needs taking daily. Also keep her supplied with condoms and ensure she knows how to put them on.
That’s a discussion for a GP when your daughter feels ready.
BTW I was like your daughter and was ewww, and I did not have sex until I was 18. You can’t force her to take the pill, but you can let her know there are other options (the morning after pill) if the mood strikes.
I don't mean to be rude but if she's only been dating younger boys usually apart from this current one and her response is "eww" about sex, I'd say she's a bit immature? I wouldn't trust her to take the pill everyday, maybe look at other options. But she may not decide to have sex for a few years yet.
Don’t know how you can say she’s immature because she isn’t a sex crazed teen. My daughter now 20 wasn’t interested in sex or discussing sex till she was 17. She’s always been mature for her age , but didn’t see the need to jump into bed with just anyone. She’s had a younger and an older bf and didn’t lose her virginity till 18. Doesn’t make her immature at all, im very proud. Ppl are so judgemental and calling shots like that without even knowing this girl is rude and no wonder there’s so much hate and pressure these days.
Monitor the relationship and keep communication open with her about it and ask her to let you know when shes ready for the pill.
I prob wouldn't put her on it just for the sake until it's needed
My daughter when from saying eeewww about sex to mum can we go to the go to talk about contraception within a few weeks of each other. Personally I think the eeewww stage is just about having that kind of conversation with their parents. Our GP felt the rod was the best option as she would be quiet forgetful taking the pill on a daily basis.
She says eww now but that won’t last long. My mum said hey should I make you a gp appointment. You can get a script for the pill to help your skin, skip your period or whatever else you need it for. So grateful for that not being too awkward lol.