hey good eve im just wondering. last month -july- i had my period at 17, now this month -august- my husband will be home. im wondering if in case ill have 17 of this month as my period day. and ill start taking pills on 17. brand name is "trust" oral contraceptive, is it safe to have sex right away on the 18th even if i just started taking pills at 17th? thanks and oh is it okay to take the birth control pills before your menstrual period? pls help