Hello Ms. Rica,
I am in my 20s and nag-decide akong ayaw ko munang magkaroon ng baby until I am 30 or so. Kaya nagdecide na rin akong magpa-insert ng IUD. I am currently dating someone that I want to become sexually active with. Pero wala ako sa phase na I want to be in a long-term relationship yet. So enjoy enjoy muna.
Yung concern ko kasi sinabihan ako na ‘yung IUD daw needs to be removed when I change partners. E medyo expensive din ang IUD so I am quite scared na baka magastos pala ito for me if I date around. Is it true?
Forking Spoon
Hello to you too, Forking Spoon!
You are smart in taking action to prevent accidental conception and I applaud you for taking control over your sexuality.
Ang IUD or intrauterine device ay considered as long-acting reversible na contraceptive na low maintenance dahil pag-insert nito, tumatagal to anywhere from three to 10 years depending on the type.
Pero huwag kang mag alala, hindi nito kailangan mapalitan as you change your partners.
On becoming sexually active naman, kailangan mo ding isipin na while IUDs prevent you from having increased risk of being pregnant, hindi ito nakakapag-protect against sexually transmitted infection or diseases.
This is especially needed if you intend to explore and date around. I would suggest na maging prepared at gumamit ka ng barrier like a condom. Maganda din na lagi kang magpacheck and mag pa-screen for STI as part of your sexual health check up.
Be mindful na hindi nakakaapekto ang objects like finger, toys, tampon, and penis sa vaginal canal sa effectiveness ng IUD. Pero kung nakaka-experience ka ng any discomfort or side effects na nakakabother, mas mainam na magpacheck ka sa iyong doctor.
Tandaan na isang health professional lang dapat ang pagkatiwalaan mo na alisin ang IUD at tumingin sa iyong health and well being.
Cheers to a healthy and happy sex life. Always enjoy and be safe!
With love and lust,
Rica
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Biography: Rica Cruz is a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage Counselor, and, Couples and Sex Therapist. She comes out as the Resident Psychologist on Boys’ Night Out every Thursday night on Magic 89.9.
