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These condoms prevent me from getting UTIs, I can't have sex without them! I think it's because the part of the condom that sticks out covers my urethra and prevents bacteria from spreading. They're a little hard to use at first, and some brands are better than others, but I highly recommend them to everyone.

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This is a condom, so there are no weird effects after you are done using it. Just remove it and throw it out and you are good.

Tried it a couple times with different partners. Mixed reactions. I practiced inserting prior to anything, so it was easy, especially after a couple of tries. Sex felt no different for me and one of the partners. One didn't like the appearance and the other the feel. One thing I love is that it doesn't have that nasty latex smell! You can also use any lube. Overall, I think it is a great option for many people, but (like everything) you should try it a few times for yourself. Also great if you run into situations where the guy is resisting wearing a condom himself.

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Used it once - it came off inside me within 5 minutes and I didn't realise so ended up having completely unprotected sex and having to get a STI test.

Female condom-review-id-1b94bb24-05ab-4dc9-b9ba-6fb0fa316584

The hormonal coil is the best contraception that I have used and helps me feel empowered over the decisions that I make about my own reproductive system.

My fitting didn't quite go to plan, but it wasn't at the fault of the kind doctor and nurse who fitted it. I had an adverse reaction to the procedure where my blood pressure dropped significantly. Apparently this is a known side effect to the process and can cause some women to need the coil removed. After about an hour, my blood pressures went back to normal.

I found that the hormone level in the Kyleena coil was better for me as the pill was made my mental health worse.

My periods are very light and manageable and happen around every 8 weeks. 

My cramps for the first year of the coil were really bad and would cause me to double over and have to spend days in bed. However I am pleased that I stuck with it because that stopped eventually and now the pain is manageable with over the counter pain killers.

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I didn't expirience the "crash" so coming off it was absolutely fine for me
Also having it out was a breeze

The worst part about this was having it put it! I found it so painful. But after having it removed I did feel like my body relaxed as it was always in my mind that I has something inside me and if it moved etc
I prefer methods that's aren't physical or can be easily seen

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I am on my second coil. For me, it is so much better than taking the pill because I don’t have to think about it at all. I had a much better experience having my second coil fitted because I had a GP who was very familiar with the process and sympathetic. She gave me local anaesthetic and she and the nurse calmly talked me through everything and made sure I was ok. It still hurt during the procedure and I had several hours of cramping afterwards, but it was just about bearable and I’ve had no problems since, and it’s been 18 months since I had it fitted. No periods is great!
I found out I have a tilted womb and apparently that can make insertion more painful. About 1 in 4 women have this.

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I have had the kyleena coil for just over a year and really like it. The insertion was absolutely fine with painkillers and I was very bloated but not in any pain after insertion. My periods returned (I was on the combined pill before this) after three months and are much lighter than before. My skin initially was quite bad but has cleared up now and my hair did start to shed but stopped after five months. My skin is perhaps a little greasier than before and I’ve got slightly darker body hair but otherwise no bad side effects really. 

Kyleena coil-review-id-6d4b5180-0c3b-4317-ab81-1fc8a98fe8d1

I had a pretty bad storey few months with the coil. I got an infection post insertion and can pelvic pain on and off for a few months. Nothing major more annoying than painful. Periods very very light. Then I  had another infection and it was more painful this time. Turned out the strings were left too long and that was was causing the discomfort and infections. I’ve had them trimmed and I’ve not had any issues since. I get some slight cramping around ovulation and period but hardly any bleeding more discharge. I found my moods have improved and I’m not so crazy with PMT each month. Overall I’m happy with it but it was a bit difficult for the first 6 months but I’m glad I stuck with it. 

Mirena coil-review-id-3532b749-39ee-4d06-8ccc-b500eef8f6cb

I have used the mirena for many years . The removal and insertion process was ok. I took 2 x paracetamol and 2x nurofen before . It did hurt a bit but with a great healthcare professional inserting it who talked me through each different part it felt a lot less scary . Sometimes after I would have a few hours of period style cramps. But with the last one , nothing !! Result !! 

Mirena coil-review-id-b40a2335-bbd5-411e-ac6c-a140ae15742a

I *really* wanted an IUS, but during getting it fitted I was in so much pain, even with an aesthetic gel that the doctor made me stop. 

I was crying and a nurse was holding my hand throughout. Because of my concave cervix, it was so painful. I share this because I don't think people know that sometimes even if you want this option, it doesn't work out and there's no way of really knowing beforehand. 

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I got the Jaydess IUD two and a half months ago. It was inserted without painkillers/anesthesia so I found insertion painful (but the procedure is short). Cramping lasted a few days and then intermittently for the first few weeks. Constant spot bleeding lasted little over two months but since then this has faded. I have noticed my periods getting lighter since insertion, and I'm holding out hope they'll stop altogether. I chose Jaydess over Mirena as I was worried about the hormonal imbalance the Mirena may cause, however now I feel more confident and will likely select the Mirena the next time I update my IUD in order to stop periods altogether. 

Jaydess coil-review-id-cb90c73c-e950-4e5f-981c-6a81dbe18328

My second coil. Insertion was easy and quick. Fewer stomach cramps after than when my first coil was inserted. Happy with this version, plus its 5 years so less to think about. Had little/no periods, partner is happy and comfortable with this method. 

I was nervous when I went to get it replaced, but it was easy, and only a slight pinch when it was placed. Since I have had it, I often forget I have it which I think is a good sign. Overall positive experience and I would recommend to a friend.

Kyleena coil-review-id-8d5a0b12-cc32-4135-bb0e-e228a2b5fd6e

I was nervous to start the coil. I wanted to go on a much lower hormonal contraceptive and the coil sounded ideal for me and my partner. Having the coil placed felt tense at first but I calmed myself down (lots of deep breaths) and was pleasantly surprised by how easy and quick this was. For me, it was a quick pinch and it was done. I did have quite uncomfortable stomach cramps after it was inserted but that was gone by the next day.

I felt fine to go to the gym that evening but do not recommend it as I felt unwell after doing this. Since then I do exercise before the appointment and then have a very chill rest of my day. When friends ask, I suggest to not plan anything for the rest of the day and just focus on resting up.

I have been very happy that I started the coil and have since moved on to another longer-term version. I have only had a few issues with the coil. The first is that the strings could be felt by my partner - he told me they poked him and obviously that isn't very nice when having sex. I had it cut down twice as it still continued to poke him. But this was fairly easy to sort.

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