Thanks MMM. It's just something that has been worrying me lately, especially as I kind of like someone. I agree with you that the other contraceptives are not particularly good. I know some couples who use the condom, so some long-term/married partners do use it as their preferred method. I've looked into the femidom, but don't like the sound of it. The male one is easier and statistically more effective.

I'm sorry you get anxiety aswell. I hope you get recovery too. I go through phrases when it's worse than others. This week I feel extra emotional, depressed and nervous than usual, but I have been cutting down on the alginate to one dose a day. I think I had better get it up to at least 2 again. I woke up lots last night with pins and needles.