The Pill - a wonderful invention for those who can take it. For heavy periods you get advised to go on The Pill. For Light periods you get advised to go on Pill. It seems it is the miracle cure for all womanly problems - but be warned!

1) Yes itÂ’s a form of popular contraception but so is saying no! OK, so we are yet again referring to the wonders of masturbation as opposed to sexÂ…but ladies perhaps that is why we have been told for so long masturbation is a total taboo. If all women were to realise the wonders of a wank, we truly would have trouble leaving our roomsÂ…Tits and a magic button, guys the joke is on you?
2) The Pill is also a wondrous way to have over-enlarged breasts. From a 34 B to a 34 F within a year may be impressive for some, but take it from someone who had the misfortune to find out - gravity is a bitch!
3) Added to that there are loads of other potential side effects: depression, irregular periods, thrombosis (on which note, if you smoke, be extra careful) - it's not as simple as it first appears.

Perhaps this is too anti-Pill. It's not all the fault of the chemicals. Let's not forget user-error. Unfortunately, some women think the pill is 100% safe only to discover a somewhat belated period, as in nine months late. So remember, if you're on the pill, when you are taking antibiotics or miss your scheduled intake of the pill, your entire love machine is affected. Therefore pause and read the small print, remembering glasses may be required depending on how active you are.

This article may seem patronising but a huge chunk of ladies out there are taking drugs they know nothing about. More worryingly, some women consume the Pill due to the coaxing of their partners. Don't feel pressured – only take it if you want to. Just remember to tell your bloke, 'If you wish to play in the puddles you have to wear your wellies'. End of story!

On which note, we come to condoms. Condoms may be a pain, not only due to the lubricant you may use, but also your method of application. However, fear not, there are ways of avoiding the annoying pause between foreplay and the full whammy. A tried and tested, highly recommended fashion for condoms to be used in sex, is placing a condom on the penis before beginning anything. This does not mean a pledge has been made for sex but the mere possibility. It makes sure that if things start to get intimate, there's no annoying gap. And it makes sure nothing gets on (or in) you that shouldn't!

Unfortunately, condoms tend to signify 'right it's on, we have to do it'. Relax and remember that you only have to do what you want to. If that means 'wasting' a condom, so be it. Whether you're on the pill or not, protect yourself. After all, the pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, which is an obvious but necessary statement to make – so use a condom!So there you go - a quick outline of two of the most common forms of contaception. We'll be looking into all manner of contraceptives over coming months, so if you've got a story about your experiences, drop us a line.