If it’s your first time taking the pill to avoid unwanted pregnancies, then it’s natural to be a bit paranoid. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re still a bit worried about getting pregnant one year into taking the pill. After all, it’s not like a condom wherein the mechanics are very obvious and logical.

Your OB-GYN should be able to help explain how the pill works, but we understand that it takes a while for the facts to sink in, and that sometimes, you take more comfort in hearing other people’s experiences. That said, we put together a few accounts from GIRLTalk on the matter.

Browse through the gallery to find out what our GIRLTalkers have to say about it.