can't remember to put the new patch on...

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I'm 19 and a virgin, I'm on the patch because for one day each month I would become useless with bad cramps and vomiting.

The patch has made my periods heaven. I love it.

One problem: I can't seem to remember to change the patch every week! argh! I've been on it for about 7 or 8 months now. This is the second time I have forgotten to put the new patch on. I take off the 3rd patch to have my period and a week later I forget to put on a new one. I was suppose to put it on Friday, so it's been over 24 hours. =/

I'm not having sex so I'm not worried about getting pregnant, but will this mess up my body some how? Or is it safe just to put on the next patch and not worry about it?

I looked through the archives but didn't find an answer, sorry if this is repeated. Someone recently posted about missing a pill, and the only drawback seemed to be that she wasn't as protected. Is it the same for the patch?

Thanks so much!