"i had been using nuvaring for just about a year when i decided to call it quits. the first few months were great. i loved the convenience of it, and my boyfriend could not feel it. i also never had a problem with it slipping out. after 3-4 months, i started getting intense cramps, bloating, and breast sensitivity for about a week before my period that lasted until i popped the next one back in. meanwhile, i was getting crankier and moodier and the smallest things would make me cry. i started breaking out on my face (which never happened before) and i gained about 10-15 lbs (not that i was doing anything differently that would cause this). after about 6 months, i started losing my sex drive and when i did have sex, it would be painful."