I've been on the NuvaRing for a year now, and I wouldn't trade it for anything (maybe an IUD, but the word 'perforate' gets me every time I think about getting one -shudder-). There's only maybe one or two days a month where I feel uncomfortable with it, but that's because it's sitting too low and pokes out of my vag lol And that goes away when I get past whatever point it is in my cycle where my cervix sits lower than usual. I've never had any problem with tampons though, so my case is not indicative of how your own comfort level would be with the ring.
As for sex, sometimes I can feel it, sometimes he can feel it, most of the time we just take it out (and then put it in right after we're done). As someone said, you can take it out for up to 3 hours, but whether that's 3 hours a day or 3 hours a ring, is up for debate.
Just a personal little anecdote - I used to get yeast infections pretty often before I started using the ring, but have only had one since I started using it. I'm not sure why that would be - less discharge, perhaps? I've heard a lot of people complain of dryness with the ring (myself included), but that's why they invented lube! Speaking of lube - are you using lube that has glycerin in it? That can cause yeasties, because it's sugar. My sure-fire way to avoid infections of any sort in that area involve drinking lots of water and cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail), making sure to alwaysalwaysalways pee after sex, changing my undies probably more than is necessary, and sleeping commando. I also have this tendency to throw out undies that I've worn when I've had an infection (but maybe I'm just weird).
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As for sex, sometimes I can feel it, sometimes he can feel it, most of the time we just take it out (and then put it in right after we're done). As someone said, you can take it out for up to 3 hours, but whether that's 3 hours a day or 3 hours a ring, is up for debate.
Just a personal little anecdote - I used to get yeast infections pretty often before I started using the ring, but have only had one since I started using it. I'm not sure why that would be - less discharge, perhaps? I've heard a lot of people complain of dryness with the ring (myself included), but that's why they invented lube! Speaking of lube - are you using lube that has glycerin in it? That can cause yeasties, because it's sugar. My sure-fire way to avoid infections of any sort in that area involve drinking lots of water and cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail), making sure to alwaysalwaysalways pee after sex, changing my undies probably more than is necessary, and sleeping commando. I also have this tendency to throw out undies that I've worn when I've had an infection (but maybe I'm just weird).
Best of luck making your decision =D