When can I have unprotected sex after missing a birth control pill?
On One Hand: One Missed PillThe freedom to have unprotected sex while taking birth control pills will depend on how often and when you have forgotten to take the pill during your cycle. If you have missed only one pill or began a pack of pills one day late, then you are able to have unprotected sex right away.On the Other: Multiple Missed PillsContraceptives are required if a pill is missed two or more days during or between pill cycles. At this time, you will need to avoid sex for seven consecutive days to avoid conceiving. The greatest chance of conceiving is by missing pills at the beginning or end of a cycle. If you often forget to take the pill, then you should always use contraceptives.Bottom LineTo avoid pregnancy and to have unprotected sex right away, make sure you have not missed more than one pill.
