# 6. Do Not Forget To Take the Pill
Some recent surveys have revealed, that more than 43 % of birth control pill users in their 20s consider that taking the pill definitely puts a damper on their vacation. About one in every five pill users say that they have missed taking their pills while traveling somewhere. In addition, up to a quarter of women consider that the necessity of taking the birth control pill has impacted their trip in a negative way.
However, there are other surveys, in according to which there are plenty of women who used the birth control pill while they were traveling with their male partner, and they always remember about their chosen method of contraception.
Moreover, four percent of birth control pill users reported, that they were not able to take their pill because of some conditions, which prevented them from doing it, for example due to their baggage being lost.
# 7. Romantic Getaways of New Sexual Encounters
In case if it is possible, the method of birth control to be chosen, should be discussed and agreed with the woman’s partner yet before they leave. It is necessary to plan to discuss sexually transmitted diseases, sexual histories, and contraceptive preferences of each other in advance, simply because there are some definite methods of contraception, which require the visit to a doctor and which take some time before they become effective enough to be relied upon.
Therefore, if a woman is with a new partner of her, a man, whom she has just recently met, it is still much advisable to discuss their contraception yet before having their first sexual intercourse. If caught in the heat of the moment, a woman may possibly be pressured into somehting that she may regret later. Unless she does not mind having a baby or catching some sexually transmitted disease as a souvenir from this romantic trip, birth control method is to be discussed and agreed in advance.
# 8. Over – the – Counter Methods of Contraception and Barrier Methods of Birth Control
In case if someone prefers using one of the over – the – counter contraception methods, and / or one of the barrier methods, then it is necessary to remember about bringing enough spermicidial creams, film, foams, jellies, as well as suppositories. The same may be said for the sponge users, they should take their sponge with them everywhere, simply because there are plenty of spermicidal products, which are not available in other countries of places.
Even people, who use diaphragm as the method of birth control, they are to make sure that they pack enough spermicide to use with their diaphragm while they are away.
# 9. Hormonal Methods of Birth Control and Long Trips
There is a link between long – distance travel and potentially fatal deep vein thromboses (DVT) as well as pulmonary embolism (PE). However, women, who apply one of the hormonal methods of contraception occur at much higher risk and they may even need to take some additional precautions in case if their travel plans include sitting in a still position for a long period of time. Therefore, a woman can easily avoid these risk factors simply by making sure that she stretches her legs from time to time and by staying hydrated enough during the trip. However, a woman is to drink water as well and not just soda and / or coffee.
# 10. Pack an Extra Supply of Contraception
In case if someone is currently applying the birth control pill, the Ortho Evra Patch or the NuvaRing, she should remember about bringing her next month’s supply just in case if she runs out while being away, or if she used her method of contraception incorrectly, and there is a necessity for a new course to be begun. In addition, there are areas, in which is may be extremely difficult to get this prescription methods of birth control, that is why it is very important to plan ahead and pack the extra supply.
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