- Your sexual health and overall wellbeing are more important than your partner’s sex drive.
- If they say sex feels better without condoms, tell them you’d rather stay safe—they have to understand this and respect your boundaries.
- Using lubricant on the on the inside and outside of condoms can help for a more pleasurable and natural feel. There are also many different types of condoms available, exploring different condoms types can help both you and partner determine which is best.
- If you’re not in a place to have a kid, reinforce that to your partner and remind them to use protection when you have sex.
- Research birth control methods that interest you and schedule an appointment with a physician, if possible.
- Invite your partner to come with you to your next doctor’s appointment to discuss more options.