Sex for the first time?

It would be illegal for your gynecologist to discuss you or your appt with your mother. You are a legal adult and therefore your mother has no right to know what goes on between you and your doctor or what medications you might be taking whether that is birth control or an antibiotic.

You should be accountable for your own body and your own future. You should never ever make the entire responsibility for keeping you not pregnant up to to the guy! You never give away your power. It's your body and the next 18 years of your life caring for a child so if you don't want to be a baby mama, you be responsible for you. Condoms prevent STDs and birth control prevents babies.

Go to the gyn or to Planned Parenthood and discuss birth control. There are about 15 methods on the market and one of them will be good for you. Lots of women take birth control to keep their periods under control and on schedule. You don't need to discuss this with your mom. You are a legal adult considering being ready to do adult things. Make your decisions wisely and be responsible.

Good luck!

Best to do something about it before emotions get the best of you two. If you aren't going to be active, then use protection. I'd highly recommend birth control if you're planning on being sexually active.

forewarned is forearmed, hun. go on b/conrol. talk to a doc about it - some types of pills can even improve your skin and hair, not just a plain birth control pill. taking it doesnt mean you have to have sex. but its better to be safe than sorry incase you suddenly decide to.

You can take birth control, if you want. It's your choice -- You are a grown adult and can make your choices. Yet, if the guilt overcomes you, you can tell your mother about it...