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@drobbyb Hm, I still don't have a lot of answers, but I know it is not punishment. No more then breaking a leg, or having a disability. There is no real sense in considering too late - a historic version of yourself is a different version, potentially in a different relationship, and absolutely...

@southerngirls It's very hard to talk to you investors without insulting your lack of understanding around science, so I'm going to stop now. The marketing is misleading and overstates the effectiveness. I have no issues with the science or the FDA

@skitta It's also in the wiki, albeit slightly harder to find than other things.

@southerngirls Hi throwaway. I am not speculating on these numbers. These are the numbers Phexxi published in their literature. Cycles that did not have sex or were too long or too short were not included in the statistical analysis. That's why there were 4769 cycles, not 8281 cycles being...

@pamelaquezada Spermicide is also FDA approved. I am not saying it is not ineffective, I am saying it is less effective that it claims to be on all the marketing materials. I am saying that is anti-consumer. You're correct, I am upset. People cannot make good decisions on bad information, and...

@katrina2017 Ah, it's interesting to hear how other places do it! I'm in Canada, but lived in the States for awhile. It's... bonkers.

@robertfoera Heh, well, I would imagine it's a common first major appliance purchase for a lot of couples. Fridges, ovens, washing machines - all probably a similar nightmare. I've started trying to be a little more decisive, and less researchy when shopping. When we bought our bed, I spent...

@katrina2017 It's tough. Some people have allergies to latex, some people want a method that isn't as reliant on a partner, some people just want a backup method to condoms. I think it's an option where someone is already considering spermicide as a complimentary method.

@abbasarmes For a cycle in which ejaculation has occurred around ovulation, typically there is as high as a 30% chance of pregnancy. Sometimes people have long odd cycles occasionally, but yes, testing again if she does not have a period in a few days makes sense. A doctor can do a blood...

@robertfoera I assure you, whenever you get a dishwasher, the saga will be worth it. When I bought mine I didn't pay for the flight of stairs, just planned on nabbing husband and neighbours. The delivery guys showed up 4 hours early (why the hell ask me to book a time, eh?), and I spend a good...

@s3anreilly Same. I saw the progesterone and was like... but you ovulated this cycle?

@matt2saccount Generally, yes. I really recommend Scarleteen - they have many answers to many questions. If you are having trouble with condoms breaking, the above link has some tips. It's not a common problem though. You're definitely not pregnant. Based on yout post history, you may want to...

@briannas But, surely as investors in a women's health company, they are all feminists? Who listen, support, and care for women? Right?

@misjessie It's mostly a matter of time - I have some understanding of privacy and security issues, but, I'd still have trouble setting up a VPN. We have a wiki over here - we don't have it stickied, it's kind of incomplete, but it's a handy reference for helpers to link relevant sections. Got...

@misjessie I hear you. Digital privacy is an uphill battle, one that starts in a user's own home. If somebody is connecting without a VPN, they're at risk - even if they're using a browser's incognito mode. If they're posting/typing in things, they're at more risk then if they're just reading...

@jjw It really sucks when Reddit leaks into Reddit. XD That is very obnoxious.

Burning genitalia aside, Phexxi is presenting their product as 86% effective with typical use... based on their 7 month clinical study. From their own product information: So, 27.5% failure rate over the course of a year with typical use. Less like a condom, more like withdrawal in terms of...

@mcg1102 Oh look. We agree.

@kimberly12 I'm assuming at least some of those negative tests were 3 weeks after sex, so no, there is no chance she is pregnant. There is really no reasonable extra reassurance to be had - blood tests are very reliable. When somebody gets vaccinated, their body mounts an immune response, and...

@deojames No. Because an AFC of 13 follicles is entirely average and doesn't say much about your odds of spontaneous conception. It's more predictive of response to stims (since you're trying to grow the entire base cohort of follicles at the same time), and ovarian reserve (An AFC of 13 would...