Can I use the ring without taking a break

Yes, it's safe to use the ring without taking a break. There's actually different ways of using the ring, which help you control when you have a period.

To bleed every month

• insert your ring and wear it for 3 weeks

• then have a 7 day break from wearing a ring – during this time, you should have a bleed

• after 7 days, insert a new ring (even if you’re still bleeding) and repeat the cycle

To bleed a few times a year or not at all

• insert your first ring and wear it for 3 weeks

• continue to change the ring to a new one every 3 weeks without a break

• when you’re ready, have 7 days without a ring and you should bleed (you can only do this if you’ve used the ring for at least 3 weeks in a row)

Whichever way you choose, you should not go longer than 7 days without wearing a ring.