u/Educational_Top2474

my mother and I (19F) recently had a conversation about me potentially starting birth control since I’ve been with my bf (19m) for almost 2 years. we are sexually active and usually use condoms but sometimes we don’t. she’s not forcing me but she’s wants me to heavily consider and even scheduled doctors appointments. I personally feel like the method we use rn is pretty effective since he doesn’t nut in me and im just so scared of the side effects for hormonal AND non hormonal bc😫pls share some words of wisdom.. should I leave my body alone or start taking birth control?