"my partner and i finally decided to try some alternate methods of birth control. nuvaring was my first choice because i&#039;m too forgetful to try pills and i must say i&#039;ve had a mixed experience. i love the fact that i can insert it and forget about it. i don&#039;t feel it during sex and it doesn&#039;t slip out. it got rid of my reoccurring yeast infections, i even grew a cup size. however, i can&#039;t help but notice that i&#039;ve gained weight especially around my waistline which almost never happens, and my sex drive has decreased. i exercise regularly so i know it had to be the hormones. i experience extreme mood swings, i&#039;m a lot more angry, i find myself depressed, have random urges to cry and my periods are just as painful as before. i just may switch soon."