In my limited experience with providers (less than 10 so  far).. 2 have already told me that they do not use any birth control.. They figure why mess with hormones and they always practice safe sex, so who needs it..

I have no idea.  It's not something I look to discuss with providers, it's really none of my business, and not why I am with her.  BTW, 2  providers who don't use personal BC is not a representative sample of the hobby world.   However, I would think that most providers who can still get pregnant would also use some form of birth control.  As we know, condoms are not 100% fool-proof, they can break.  I myself had the chop-job years ago, so I don't really worry about getting anyone preggo, but of course, still use the baggie.

Questions get stupider by the second?

It was very predictable that someone one would assume the worst because of this simple question.. no one said the two were representative.. but it does represent over 20% of the providers I have seen.. and no the 1st question is not.. "Do you use Birth control".. why would you assume that?.. I didn't say that.. and it's not a stupid question.. just a question.. In both cases they are providers I have seen many times.. sometimes I wonder if the point of the General Board is to find ways to criticize or for information.. so chill.. I asked a question.. and the answer does matter at some level.. I would not cancel any appointment if I found that there was no birth control in use other than condoms.. but I wondered if the practice was fairly common.. that's all.. get over it..  

Condoms are not birth control?

Was it a thrill for you ? Were you nervous and when the day comes and she calls and asks for dad good luck , lol..honestly it is what it is , risky sex ! I'd talk about other things if I was you , bet you'll have a much better time not that you didn't .....have a good day ....

There are people on TER just waiting out there to flame people for asking a simple (if somewhat naive) question.  That's one way they get their rocks off.  Don't let it bother you.  Ignore the trolls and they will go away when they don't get you to respond.  

If kids is not something you want in your personal life with your SO/wife, why don't you go get sterilized, so you won't have to worry about impregnating someone.  

No one is saying he should go to an incall and ask her that.  But to wonder it at the back of your mind is only human.

The copper causes the egg the inability to attach to the uterine wall, preventing pregnancy.  

gals (not necessarily providers) who got pregnant while on the pill.  I know not every provider is on birth control besides condom use...  It was freaky, when I was looking for cuddle time, she excused herself to the bathroom.  Thought nothing of it but she was gone longer than expected.  I mentioned it & she explained she tested condoms post play.  Presumably would have taken emergency measures if necessary.  
Personally, I'd be in favor of redundancy of Birth Control...  but not up to me.

His doctor? Lol

Even if an accident happens, there is emergency birth control.  We know about all this stuff so don't be concerned about it.  We've been dealing with preventing pregnancy since before you came around.  BC messes up some people's body and causes high blood pressure, stroke, acne, all kinds of lovely problems.  Let her worry about her contraception.  She doesn't want to have a kid by _____ (insert random guy's name) and end up on Maury show.  It's bad for business lol.

But I'm on Lybrel. No periods for me, just the way I like it.  

Regarding hormonal birth control (bcp's, etc) there are a variety if medical contraindications obviating a health care provider from prescribing them.  If a lady has a history of DVT, phlebitis, stroke, family history of abnormal blood clotting or stroke there is a much higher risk of complications. Sorry to say, smoking unfortunately potentiates that risk. Even some diaphragms with estrogenic chemicals in the ring result in systemic absorption and risk  
Personally, I give it very little if any thought unless it is obliquely discussed.  Certainly not upon first meeting! Lol

The rest swallow.

I've always wonder about the birth control pill.

Would you want to know?  How about if she terminated the pregnancy?  Would you feel like you're better off not knowing this info?  Or would you want some say so in the matter?

Walk her over to the pharmacy. As your picking up your Viagra, show her all the other pills they have to offer. Hand her 9 bucks. She'll get the hint. Problem solved.  

I find it very odd that there seem to be some on the General Board that use any excuse to behave badly. & flame someone.... makes no sense..
I had a question.. I keep seeing both of the providers that told me they take nothing,. and know that it IS their problem.. hopefully.. One has told me that BBFS may be OK with me because we are so close.. no way ! .. I don't get snipped because my wife & I never had kids and I kept thinking I might get divorced and have a kid.. Hell, with the revelation.. it still might happen..  yes Condoms ARE birth Control. but other methods are more reliable.. My parents used condoms and had 6 kids..  

I agree that birth control is a very valid concern to anyone with "active swimmers" and my experience mirrors the OP's, but with a much larger sample size.

To answer the OP, yes it is quite common for providers to rely strictly on condoms for birth control, the why is beyond me as I have had many condoms fail over the years. Personally I can't imagine taking even a small risk of getting pregnant by a "john" if I were a provider, but yes it is a lot more common than you would think, AF's idiotic comments not withstanding. I have no idea what the actual percentage is, as I don't ever come out and ask, but judging by the reactions of the ladies who have experienced "condom failure" with me, I would have to say that 20% is a rather low number, I think the actual number is much higher, which I agree seems incredible in this day and age.

BTW I am often accused of being "mean" myself, but I try to direct my ire towards idiots and morons, not people asking legit questions. The OP's question was as legitimate as any I can think of.

His posts typically fall under 5 categories :

Birth control pills are bad news. They have been linked to cause breast and cervical cancer. Just about every lady (I know)  that used birth control pills in there teens and 20's have come down with breast cancer.

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I have never heard of Lybrel but I am on the Depo shot and also do not get a period =) Some people have side effects with the Depo but not me and I don't have to remember to take a pill every day.

Really, it is up to the individual to decide what kind of birth control is best for her, if she wants it or needs it.

I would definitely want some say in the matter as I'm pro life

I am dumbfounded that you actually ask and expect to be told the truth. Providers are in the business of telling lies, they will give you the answer they think you want to hear. Luckily you are just one of dozens they have sex with that week. The chances that the child is your s is slim. If however she is not on birth control and she gets pregnant and chooses to have your baby, well I would say you are screwed. Luckily that does not happen very often.

I'm talking about civvy girls I've been in a serious relationship with...  lol :

Would that be  "Home Depo"?  

he manages to be all the above in one sentence.  

but you have plenty of time to catch up, just like last year. You aren't always the dumbest guy on the board, but you make up for it with staying power. I wouldn't give even money that Turdy will even be here by the end of the year, just like FIDIOT and the Dung beetle, but I KNOW you'll still be here, just like a fucking cockroach we can count on you to be here forever, so in spite of the long odds and with Turdy looking like a clearcut lock for SPOTY, my money is on you. Now go out there and say something stupid for me and let's win you that trophy.

Oh btw your actual post is simply too stupid to comment on, good work. Keep it up

and report back what answers you get

I believe asking these types personal question is intruding into private life.

You should ask them the question.

Gods gift to the P4P world.

Looks like a major concern for many hobbits

I would hope that anyone who finds out they are or may be a parent would consider themselves relevant to the situation, though I realize this is a dying idea in our time.  

but the side effects, IMO, are way better than what a hormone will do to you. If a period lasts longer - meh.

OP: "Is this fairly common? I woulld have expected exactly the opposite.. To be so active with multiple partners would seem to be russian roulette."

Compare Effectiveness of Birth Control Options
Abstinence === (well, not that one lol.)
Birth Control Implant (Implanon and Nexplanon)
Birth Control Patch (Ortho Evra)
Birth Control Pills
Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera)
Birth Control Sponge (Today Sponge)
Birth Control Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Cervical Cap (FemCap)
Condom
Diaphragm
Female Condom
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAMs)
IUD
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Outercourse
Spermicide
Sterilization for Women
Vasectomy
Withdrawal (Pull Out Method)

He just randomly pops up and says something dumb or mean or both.  lmao

this one takes the cake.  He seems to be permanently pissed off.  I think his life must really suck.  What a humorless tool.

is it the same as bearth control?

Other than condoms.  Anything with hormones kills my sex drive and I don't want a piece of metal stuck to my female organs.  The only time I've ever gotten pregnant was when I tried really really hard to do so I doubt I'm very fertile anyways.

You, Curly, incicky and now drunken asian are the lords of TER.  

I would expect both party’s to be adults and do what is right for them. To quote “He is asking if it is common”? That is impossible to know, isn’t it?

And please spell my handle right.  It's not that hard

Mirena was the best choice I ever made.  

This whole thing is one big fantasy (more palatable than lie for the more sensitive) with barely modicums of truth sprinkled in, at least the first few times any hooker sees a trick.  

You.    

You seem to fail to realize that there are varying degrees of probabilities. Condom fail rate is different from birth control fail rate.  

OP talks about how common birth control is and you post that iud has no hormones,  fully addressing the reason why some use it over hormone birth controls.  Anonymous tard  then assumes it's a drug when iud is a device.  
Lmao

I eat raw 75% of the time, as I'm trying to get my health back on track.
I don't take western meds unless 400% necessary.
I don't have children, I've never had an abortion, and I use condoms 100% of the time.
I am not on birth control.
IF universe forbid something happened I would take the $15-20 morning after pill

You worded that much better lol. You hit the nail on the head.