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The Pill plus a condom?

Do I need to use condoms if I am on The Pill?

  • From a contraception point of view, there is no need for such double protection as long as  you do not miss a Pill, are not on (certain) antibiotics, and did not expose the Pill pack to extreme heat, which may affect its potency.
  • However, you may very much want to use a condom if protection against contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs)  is necessary.

Protection against STIs  should always be exercised when in a new relationship, when in a non-monogamous relationship,  if testing for STDs was not done and/or if it came back positive, if there is an STD outbreak (i.e. a Herpes flareup), etc.  Protection should be exercised by all parties and at any age as STDs are non-discriminating!

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vaginismus specialist Dr. Ditza Katz team member Women's Therapy Center

Ditza Katz

Ditza Katz, PT, Ph.D., is the founder of Women’s Therapy Center, a practice specializing in urogynecologic rehabilitation, treatment of female sexual dysfunction, breast & female cancer rehabilitation, and management of somatic disorders. Dr. Katz holds an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy, a Master’s degree in Pastoral Psychology & Counseling, a doctorate in Clinical Sexology, and clinical training in manual therapy and urogynecology. Dr. Katz is a Diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, Professor at the American Academy of Clinical Sexology located in Orlando, Florida, and the only physical therapist in the USA who is a clinical sexologist.
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