"i have been on nuvaring for about a year and a half now. i chose this method because it wasn&#039;t something that i had to take everyday. i had a few initial concerns; 1. although my boyfriend was aware of the birth control, i was worried he may feel it and it may affect our sex life. 2. i was skeptical because it wasn&#039;t something i took everyday, so i was worried of it&#039;s effectiveness. and 3. side effects,  weight gain, mood swings, irregular periods etc. i really have nothing bad to say about this method. my boyfriend says he can&#039;t feel it, and i&#039;ve never had a slip out. i have had no noticeable weight gain, or mood swings and my period is on almost the same day every month and they have become very short and light lasting only 1 to 2 days."