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loveadell100 said:
Does anyone know any idea in how I would get birth control pills without having to tell my parents? And if they’re not free can you also list prices if you know any?
flamingoccm said:
Go to the doctor? Planned Parenthood? You have to get a prescription. They’re NOT going to be free, and the cost depends on what your insurance covers and the brand you get, so I really cannot give you a list of prices.
alegnatm said:
Get a friend or another trusted adult to give you a ride, at Planned Parenthood they have a sliding scale, and it shouldn’t be that expensive.
I’m all for birth control, but it’s also something you should never take without a prescription. I understand that it’s scary to talk to your parents because they might not get where you’re coming from. But I think it’s really important to talk to them about this.
You don’t have to tell your parents if you get birth control from your doctor. However, I honestly don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t talk to my mom about it beforehand. She discussed some of the trouble she had with birth control which helped me make my decision on which one I wanted to take.
I went on birth control because I had really terrible cramps and a very irregular cycle, but talking it out with my mom opened a new dialogue for us. I discuss pretty much everything with her now, and it’s so comforting that I have her to go to.
So while you don’t have to discuss it with your parents, I think it’s worth it. And if you can have a mature discussion about why you want to go on birth control, they might see you’re more grown up and can be responsible.
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I totally agree with this post, that you should discuss it with your parents beforehand. My older sister recently started taking the pill because she has horrible cramps, so she, my mother and I were all talking about it one day. I’m only 13 at present, so this isn’t much of a concern for me at the moment, but when I’m older, if I start having sex I’d much rather go to my mom and have an open discussion about it. I don’t wanna ruin my life so soon, and I figure that if I came to her about it as a responsible adult it should be a much easier conversation. I totally say that talking about it with your parents is a-ok. It’d also be a lot less stressful than having to tell them that you’re pregnant.
r u my age amy? I so dont want my mom finding out tht I have been having sex. I dunno, sumtimes he uses condoms but mostly he pulls out. We been doin it a lot especially wen I am with him at weekends. Can I get the pill? I dont want ne 1 to know tht I am wit an older guy. I really like him a lot. He says at 12 I am safe becoz..ummm..he explained sumthn.
When I read stuff like this it kind of makes me appreciate that I don’t have to deal with it, living in the UK. Over here anyone of any age can go to their GP or family planning clinic and get a prescription for the pill or any other contraception and condoms for free (on the NHS) unless there is a medical reason why you shouldn’t. They will usually advise you to tell a parent or trusted adult but if you don’t want to they can’t force you. They are also completely confidential unless they are worried about your health or wellbeing.
But please, if you do live elsewhere, it’s better to let your parents know now rather than them finding out when you’re pregnant!
is it easy for a 12 yr old to get birth control? I dont want my mom finding out. I have started having sex. Plz plz pl I dont want anyone telling me or advising me or judging me. I already have parents who are getting a divorce and huge family probs. I have a nice bf and I dont want him getting into trouble becoz of me age.
If your insurance is under your parent’s as a “dependent” (aka if u r under 18) and you have insurance cover all/some of it, your parents will find out, just FYI. It would be best to pay for it without insurance if you want to keep it secret.