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I don't think that the use of birth control pills is about short-time fun; like I said before, I think it's about responsibility and safer sex. Remember: the only true way to prevent a pregnancy is abstinence. For those who choose not to take that route, birth control pills have shown themselves to be nearly infallible, with barrier methods considerably less effective. However, Seeker's brought up a good point that is worth exploring. Namely:

What are the implications of long term use of female oral contraceptives? What are the consequences of the disruption of natural hormonal balance?

In the meantime, I'm gonna settle down with a beer and wait for this one to heat up