"i switched to nuvaring because my weight gain with the pill was excessive. when i switched the side effects were fine, the only difference was i had headaches more often but it did help my weight problems. i felt better and had less water weight. however, i wouldn&#039;t suggest this for someone who has sex often. the doctors told me i could keep it in and you won&#039;t feel it and it won&#039;t be a problem. every time i had sex it hurt and my partner could feel it also. so i began taking it out each time, which was a pain. i was always worried i would forget to put it back in and i ended up having to switch back to the pill."