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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/9/2009 10:13:15 PM | I personally don't think so. I think you have the ultimate responsibility, so I don't think he 'owes' that.
However...that said, I think if you're in a relationship and this is causing you a hardship financially...it would be reasonable to ask if he'd willingly cover half. I just don't think that a woman has the right to 'expect' that ...nor do I think that would be a healthy attitude.
Also, there are family planning clinics where you can get birth control pills for a fraction of the cost at pharmacies; it's worth checking out anyway.
Lastly , condoms are a HORRIBLE form of birth control. For many reasons. Too much is riding on it to rely on them. Do use them for safer sex to prevent stds..but don't rely on them for birth control. Personal experience there. | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/9/2009 10:34:43 PM | | If you two share expenses monthly, then yes but otherwise, your body, your decision to protect yourself from pregnancy. If you were out of work for some reason then he would be smart to take care of it until you can again, otherwise.... babies. | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 8:40:53 AM | "pre-cum"
This is only an issue if you are concerned with STDs.
There is no sperm in pre-cum unless you are going for round two. Simple solution: drink a bunch of water and then fill the toilet.
In truth, properly used, withdrawl is just as reliable as the condom. Of course, it really depends on the guy. Your guy needs to have a lot of self control. So, minute guys really shouldn't rely on this method. | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 9:34:33 AM | I've always held the point of view that, if I dont want to become pregnant it is my own responsibilty. I'm lucky though because over here our contraception pills are free.
If you really feel he should be contributing too, then stop paying for your contraception and make him buy condoms. | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 9:57:14 AM | Yep, the guy should use a condom every time. If you want to buy the pill for extra protection, if he's using condoms, that cost is on you. But a lubed-up condom is pretty reliable. If he's NOT using condoms, he should pay for half the cost of the pill, yeah.
Amazes me, these lazy guys, and you overly generous women who put up with them... | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 10:29:44 AM |
If your on the pill, needle, ring, implant, etc, It can cost money. Some B-control is 28-30 a month..doesnt seem like alot but it adds up. If you are in a relationship do you not think that your boyfriend should pay half for your birth control if they are not wearing condoms and your relation is monogomous and long term?
$28-$30 a month is cheap, when one considers the alternative.
I've never asked any man I've been in a relationship with to chip in for my birth control pills. It's my body, and I'd be the one bearing any resultant children if I decided to forego practicing responsible birth control methods, and possibly raising them on my own if the man decided not to stick around. Ergo, my responsibility, IMO.
What I CAN'T believe is how many on this thread are touting the 'reliability' of the "pull-out" method, even bragging "Hey, it's always worked for me!"
All I can say to that is...."SO FAR".  | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 11:43:54 AM | I didn't read all the thread, but whoever the contraceptive is for, that's who pays. Women pay for The Pill. Guys should pay for the rubbers.
It's not really any different if the guy insists his woman takes the pill. If you're a woman and you put up with a dude telling you that you need to take contraceptive drugs, tough noogies you pay for it. It's sort of ridiculous to expect otherwise. | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/10/2009 12:05:43 PM | | Well okay, technically it should be half his responsibility but I'd like to think that if I were in a serious monogomous relationship that the financial aspect of it would balance out in other areas. Maybe he always brings home the milk. Kind of silly to get wrapped up in such a little detail, no? | |
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/11/2009 9:06:54 AM | Health insurance should pay for it.
It really frosts me that Viagra and Cialis are covered by virtually all plans - including Medicare - but contraception is not. There has been a good deal of improvement in this, and some states now require that prescription coverage include contraception coverage, but it is unfathomable to me that it isn't just a no-brainer.
Grrrrr.
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| Should men pay half of the expense of women's birth control?
Posted: 8/11/2009 4:12:58 PM | It seems to me that if both parties would be responsible for the outcome should birth control not work, both parties should be concerned and responsible for preventing that birth if a child isn't wanted at the time. No matter which partner takes the precaution one would hope as responsible adults they'd discuss the form they want to use and how it will be paid for. Of course I'm assuming this is concerning two mutually committed adults who care about each other and discuss where and when children will play a part in their relationship.
Other than the deductible, most health insurances cover the major expense related to the pill but even if they don't have health insurance the pill isn't that expensive especially if the cost is shared. To some people 20. to 30. per month may be hard on their budget but what's 10. to 15. per month if shared especially compared to a court ordered support for half the child's expenses for the next 18 some years, not counting college? Gee, I think I'd spring for the approx. 15. per month if it meant she couldn't afford to pay the whole thing.
I'd also bet if it were someone he was really into and she told him she couldn't have sex with him unless he chipped in or even paid for her pills, he'd find a way to cover their cost. lol JMO
All and all my opinion is the responsibility should be both parties whether it's to prevent conception or raising a child after birth. I also feel they should both be mature enough to verbally communicate how things will be handled BEFORE the sex takes place so each partner is in full understanding and agreement before any unexpected/expected outcome.
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