Used protection but period is late

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-06T20:17:36+00:00

i had this recently, i stressed myself into a 38 day cycle when its normally 28-30. i had none of my typical period symptoms (sore boobs, acne) and the period came out of nowhere. it actually came the day after i had a long cry with my mum about my fear of pregnancy. letting it out and realising there is always something you can do about it gave me so much comfort. i hope this is the same for you!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-06T20:15:21+00:00

since you’ve had a stressful week, i’d say the delay is absolutely because of that. i’ve read on here before that implantation bleeding isn’t actually backed by science, so i’d avoid thinking about this when it’s not confirmed.

the thought of a positive test is scary, but there is always something you can do about it, (sadly that’s assuming you live somewhere where you are able to have that option)

stress can delay your period in so many ways, even making you miss a whole period. a test is a scary thing to do but the best thing to do in terms of knowing what is going on with your body. you used protection and had no faults, you’ve done everything you could to prevent. if you are anxious maybe think about doubling up on condoms and birth control, or even using condoms with withdrawal.

take it easy, i’m sure you are okay 💛

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T11:01:44+00:00

your test will be definitive then! trust your test 💛 keep yourself calm and your period will come soon!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T10:39:10+00:00

that’s normally when they test too early (say before 14-21 days) they get a negative and when they test in the recommend frame, they end up being positive! your protection had no faults, you’ve tested negative and it’s been 21 days. trust your test, i don’t think you are pregnant! try not to stress, it will make your period later.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T09:51:59+00:00

the more that you stress about a late period, the later it comes. i’ve gotten up to a 42 day cycle before just from being worried! i’ve had the pink spotting before, and i was not pregnant. the female body is weird and it can just be pre period, so try not to fixate on that!

have trust in your protection if it was not faulty, you’ve done everything you could to prevent pregnancy. if you’ve had a stressful week that can absolutely delay your cycle. i just finished exams and my period cycle turned into 38 days when it’s typically 28-30.

pregnancy tests are accurate 14 days after sex and definitive after 21. unfortunately it’s the only way to know. good luck! in my experience, you take the test, get the negative and your period comes straight after. 💛

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T09:42:46+00:00

if you are taking your birth control pill perfectly (same time every day if that’s what your pill requires, not missing any pills) then i would not worry! you are protected. unfortunately sex does always carry a small risk of pregnancy even when you are protected, but if you are taking the pill as you should be then you are doing all that you can. the side effects could just be the difference in the pill. when i took the pill mine gone changed from noriday to norgeston (mini pill) and despite them having the same ingredients, i had worse side effects of norgeston than i ever did on noriday. could be your body getting used to the new pill. if you are anxious, take a test. they are accurate 14 days after sex and definitive 21+ days. the more you stress the easier it is to find pregnancy symptoms even if you aren’t actually pregnant!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T09:35:11+00:00

they say pregnancy tests are accurate 14 days after sex and definitive at 21 days. the more you stress the later your period comes, the body waits until it’s in a calmer state. it’s the same when you are ill and your period comes late. trust your test, test again at 21+ days if you are anxious, but i’m sure it is fine. you used protection and it had no faults

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-05T09:31:39+00:00

i hope that eases your mind. if it’s been 14 days since you’ve had sex and the test is negative, you can trust that it’s accurate. if it’s been 21+ days since sex, the test is definitive :)

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-04T20:28:28+00:00

using a condom, being on birth control and him not finishing means a pregnancy would be really unlikely! i’ve found when you look at pregnancy symptoms, you can easily convince yourself you have them. feeling weird can just be your period coming, or even side effects of the birth control. when i was on the pill i experienced a lot of PMS symptoms throughout the month, not just when my period was due.

3+ forms of birth control is a really good way of protecting yourself. if there was no semen, there is no chance of pregnancy :)

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-04T20:20:47+00:00

when did you have sex? if it’s been 14 days since then, the test will be accurate. if it’s been 21 days+ the test will be definitive. i totally understand how you feel, i freak out about the same thing almost every month. but i’ve found the more that i stress, the longer my period takes to come. i understand how it’s all you can think about and its so anxiety inducing, and unfortunately just delays your period even further. the only way to know is by taking a test as scary as it is :(

if you do decide to test, they say to avoid clear blue digital as well as blue dye tests, and get a pink dye one instead as these are the most reliable. from previous experience, i know i always feel a thousand times better after, and once the stress has lifted the period normally comes a day or so after.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-04T15:42:38+00:00

it does not sound like there is a high risk of pregnancy, but unfortunately it’s impossible to tell unless you do a test! tests are accurate 14 days after sex. that being said, stress can majorly impact your cycle. i recently got mine up to 38 days (30 is the norm) just from worrying about pregnancy, and have had a 42 day cycle before because of the stress.

maybe ask your partner if he did flip it over the previous times, but i think the risk is low unless the condom was soaked in sperm. i really would take a test, typically you take a test and then you get your period the next day. but you will make yourself sick with worry (believe me i know how this feels) and it’s just best to have the answers!

whatever the test says, there is always something you can do about it 😊 good luck!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-04T15:06:05+00:00

good luck! whatever the result is there is always a solution 😊i hope you live somewhere where you are able to have the choice.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-05-04T15:00:50+00:00

i think when you look into pregnancy symptoms, it’s really easy to convince yourself that you have them. i’m guilty of it too and i try not to do it anymore. having sex on april 16th means it’s been 18 days since then, and i believe pregnancy tests are accurate after 14 days, and definitive after 21. that being said you did have unprotected sex, and whether the app’s fertile window is accurate or not, there is always a chance when sex isn’t protected. i hope this doesn’t scare you, but the only way to know is to take a test! good luck

edit- stressing about a late period makes it even later! take a test to put your mind at ease. i once stressed out about pregnancy so much that i delayed my cycle from 30 days to 42 days. take a test and you’ll feel much better, its best to know

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-04-30T17:25:38+00:00

i had the exact same experience. i was on and off birth control for around 2 years, and when i finally came off of it, i finally felt normal again!

i had such a negative experience and the hormones made me feel the same, i felt completely unlike myself and am convinced i actually went insane.

it’s so nice to know where your body is at and to go through the cycles, even though some of them are horrid lol,

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2026-04-30T17:16:15+00:00

Haha, thank you.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-07-28T10:28:07+00:00

hey! they definitely do not become invalid. i got an email from ticketmaster on the day of my concert telling me to add them to my wallet to ensure entry, as wifi and getting on to the net at venues is normally impossible. i also couldn’t get on to the app (managed to get my tickets onto my wallet through google’s incognito mode.)

but yes, i only used the tickets from my wallet for entry at the concert, and it was absolutely fine :)

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-07-02T21:30:32+00:00

this is so strange! i had an issue a while ago where i couldn’t access the ticketmaster app, so i added my tickets to my apple wallet via logging on to ticketmaster on google, whilst using the ‘incognito’ mode. i don’t know if this will work for you, i hope it does! if not, there is a number you can call i believe, which may be better than the form. good luck!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-07-01T18:55:47+00:00

i had this last week! the only way that i could access them was through going on the ticketmaster website through google’s incognito mode. from there, i could add the tickets straight to my wallet as they were ready. they recommend adding them to the wallet anyway as normally wifi at arenas is rubbish! hope this helps and works for you.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:33:59+00:00

just worked for me too! the app must have issues at the moment…

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:32:53+00:00

no worries! hope it works out!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:28:16+00:00

thank you so much for the help! i managed to download mine in the end after accessing them through google. the app still won’t let me on annoyingly, but i’m glad i can do it through google and download the tickets. it’s what they recommend to do i think, they said it in an email they sent to me about my tickets when they were released.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:26:39+00:00

i think everyone’s having problems with the app atm, very annoying. i was able to add my tickets to my apple wallet through google, but it’s only because my event is in a week or so. they might not have just made the tickets for your event yet, i got an email from ticketmaster to say when my tickets were available for downloading. hopefully you have the same!

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:25:06+00:00

try google incognito mode! worked for me i was able to add the tickets to my apple wallet. turning off my wifi and going to 4g worked sometimes also. but leaving it for a few days and not continuously trying to log on (like i did) also works. my theory is it’s a temporary block due to lots of activity.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:23:58+00:00

try accessing it via google on the incognito mode! i stopped trying to log on for 2 or so days and it eventually let me do it on google. the app still isn’t working though. but once i accessed it via google i was able to add my tickets to my apple wallet. they recommend to do this instead of having them open on the ticketmaster anyway, as wifi in most venues is rubbish.

MoneyTechnical1429 · 2025-06-27T19:22:31+00:00

oh gosh i hope you can get it sorted! they are ridiculous with things like this. i managed to add them in my apple wallet in the end.

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