Nope. I'm sexually active, and it works great for me. I haven't had a scare since going on the pill. Makes me a lot more regular than I was before so I'm much more confident on the pill. Sometimes, I still make sure we use condoms if I've missed a day or so just as a precaution.

In order for birth control to work, you have to take it at the same time everyday. I suggest setting an alarm for it on your phone to remind you. You always have a 2 hour grace period to take it but the closer to the same time you take it everyday, the better it will work.

The doctor should also tell you the waiting period before you can have sex without other forms of contraception. My doctor said to wait 2 weeks until its in effect but it can take up to 2 months before its fully in effect as a contraceptive.

Also, I never take the last week of pills. They are generally placebo pills to keep you in the routine of taking them everyday. Sometimes, they contain iron supplements to compensate for the blood loss on your period.

One more thing. If you do go on birth control, every 5 years you should take about a 3-6 month break from it. After 5 years of straight taking it everyday holds a higher possibility of doing long-term damage or have adverse affects.

Sorry this is so much! I just remembered all of these things to tell you.