How can I convince my mom to let me talk to my doctor about birth control?
The cramps I get are awful and prevent me from doing easy things, like unloading the dishwasher but she won't agree with me on it.
22-25, F
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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
There are better ways to manage cramping. And your mother probably doesn't want to encourage you to have sex by giving you birth control. Look at it this way; you are only a year or so away from being able to get to a doctor on your own.
fluteacorn · 22-25, F
She knows I want it because of cramps though, she knows I wouldn't have sex. More like 2 years.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Rene1027: Teens tend to be impulsive and to underestimate the power of sexuality on the unconscious. Often, sex happens in an unplanned way. She fears the lure of intimacy with a boyfriend will overwhelm you and knowing you are protected from pregnancy makes it easier to say yes.
fluteacorn · 22-25, F
@greenmountaingal: But I also know that it doesn't work for that 100% of the time and I never want kids, so I'm going to die a virgin.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Rene1027: Your mother knows that is unlikely. Guys happen. Ask her to see a doctor about your cramps and tell her you will ask the doctor to write a prescription that will not be a contraceptive.
fluteacorn · 22-25, F
@greenmountaingal: I still am not having sex for a long time though, so I don't know what she would be worried about.