"i was on the nuva ring before the patch and it was working for me just fine but my sex drive was non existent. i switched to the patch because i wanted something easy, and let me tell you its amazing! the first two months i did have random cramping and sore breasts but it was manageable and did not really bother me. the patch is easy to remember because i change it on sunday and that is my &quot;me day&quot;: i do my nails, facial, change my patch, and plan the week ahead. the only problem i had was sometimes it did come off, but i easily fixed that my using rubbing alcohol on my bum before i applied patch, now it never falls off. i would recommend the patch to those of us who are control freaks and love to plan everything including your period,"