I think soon as u become sexualy "active" u shud start using the pill cuz lets face it there are times wen everyone doesnt use a condom and its good to be backed up!
that retched pill didn't do jack for me!!
And I took it consistently, it's still a good idea to use condoms EVEN if you're taking the pill, because the pill isn't 100%, also...you never know if that person has any std's, ect. I wasn't using condoms because I knew where my OH had been, and we were only being "intimate" with each other (he was my OH for 3 years).. Also, after time, your body gets accustom and use to the dosage of hormones in a particular Birth Control, so it's a good idea to raise up the amount every few months, but most doctors will do this anyway.