With some oral contraceptives (ie the combined pill containing progestogen and oestrogen)  you know exactly when your period will be because you take it for 21 days then have a break for 7 days and your period comes a couple of days after you have stopped.

If you are on the 'mini pill' (containing only progestogen) you take it every day without a break and your periods come naturally so they could be irregular.

Some women can't take the combined pill for medical reasons other choose not to because the mini pill has is less likely to cause/exacerabate other health issues.

In fact NONE of the providers I know personally use the pill.  But as you imply; in such a profession, one would expect pill use to be standard procedure.

As it's been explained to me; the pill can have some unpleasant side-effects.  While it's not as bad as it was some years ago, the pill can cause weight gain.  It can also increase the risk of heart problems and many female cancers.

On the other hand, there's a huge female population that DOES use the pill.  Not being a woman, I lack the insight to really understand the problem.

There are other birth control options, such as an IUD, that do not regulate the menses and it is entirely likely for a woman to be "surprised" by her period.  

Yoda

If a provider is on the pill, it is for her own personal life.  Obviously, the risk of becoming pregnant while doing 'business' is essentially nill compared to catching STDs.  If she is covered (pun intended) for the first, she is hopefully covered for the later.  I guess protection can be lost in action, but given the risks, I just don't think the pill is first and foremost on a provider's mind...maybe I am wrong though.

Ive been on the pill for 4 years, and I know exactly when the Mother Nature visits.

Even on the pill, you can have those unexpected times. The Depo Privera shot is great because you don't get "your friend" at all.

Hugs,
Ciara

Re: There is a product that is made to enjoy sex while on your period..

This product is called " INSTEAD" is a registered trademark of SOFTCUP.  
What this product does is offer up to 12 full hrs of protection during your period. It holds rather than obsorbs menstral fluid, you should be able to wear it twice as lond as a tampon. It can not be used with an ( IUD) and it is not a contraceptive.

I personally do not use the pill I tried years ago however it makes me very ill. So when I decided a few years ago I was never going to have children again I had my tubes tied.

Womens bodies are so different that if you are very stressed it will either prolong your period or skip it all together making the next mth much heavier and painful.
i just turned 37 and a few mths ago I had my period every 10 days for about 3 mths..........this was not fun and actually it was scary because my body & hormones were driving me crazy.

I do know one thing though........... I am the horniest right before my period starts....


kisses & licks....
mara of san diego

Yep. I'm on the pill. If I am spotting, I pop in my diaphram. I have a pretty good idea when it is happening, but stress, lack of sleep, and rough sex can make me spot. Sounds like she had a yeast infection. She is trying to polite.

I am not on the pill but choose another form of contraception. Throught the different stages of my life, my regularity has changed. I used to be one of those women who could tell you that on a certain date, at a certain time I would start. However, I've noticed that it changes and I have been surprised a few times.

It's hard being a woman sometimes. *wink*

xoxo
Brooke

I don't use the pill myself, I use other forms of BC because of complications that I have with the pill. I have also never been all that regular with my period. I can usually tell by the way my body feels when I'm about to start...besides getting EXTREMELY horny, my breasts ache and I feel bloated. THe problem is this can happen up to 5 days before Auntie Flow visits. So soemtimes I will schedule an appointment and start my period right before my scheduled appointment. As long as I'm not feeling nauseous or have bad cramps I will usually just contact the client and let him know. If he's okay with it, I will just use an Instead cup for our appointment. That product works great, but does take some practice getting it in right so it doesn't leak.
As for "surpise visit" meaning "better offer", some of you guys see a conspiracy everywhere! xxx Octavia.