1. Birth Control and Contraception

2. Abstinence YOU SHOULD NOT BE HAVING SEX UNTIL YOU ARE OVER 18 AND IN A HEALTHY LOVING RELATIONSHIP. But if you do, it is very important to be safe.

3. Hormonal Birth Control Patch Implant Shot IUD Ring “The Pill” Progesterone vs Combo *Morning after pill is not birth control.

4. Patch A small patch sticks to skin and releases hormones to prevent ovulation 0-80$ a month, with prescription 99% effective ideally 91% effective realistically Less effective if you’re overweight Medications can make it less effective

5. Implant Match stick sized rod that is inserted under the skin in the inside of your arm Inserted by a health care provider 0-800$ upfront, lasts 3 years 99% effective Medications can make it less effective Does not protect against STIs

6. Shot - Depo Provera Shot in the arm that lasts 3 months. 0-100$ per injection, plus exam fees. 99% effective ideally 94% effective realistically Need to get it every 12 weeks Does not protect against STIs Medications can make it less effective

7. IUD – Hormone vs Copper T shaped device put in your uterus to prevent pregnancy Halts ovulation 0-1000$ up front, protects for 10-12 years. MOST EFFECTIVE FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL 99% effective Paragard (Copper) can be used as emergency contraception if inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex.

8. IUD – Hormone vs Copper Cont. Paragard Copper Makes sperm unable to reach the egg. Sperm die and mutilate around copper Mirena Hormone based Halts ovulation

9. Ring Nuva Ring 0-80$ per month Place inside vaginal canal for 3 weeks, then out for a week. Can take out for up to 3 hours a day, and still be effective 99% effective ideally 91% effective realistically Medication can make it less effective

10. The Pill Take one pill per day to prevent pregnancy 0-50$ a month Progesterone only – take it at EXACTLY the same time every day. Combo – take EXACTLY the same time every day for the first 5 days, then within 36 hours of the previous pill. 12hr buffer period. 99% effective ideally 91% effective realistically Medications can make them less effective.

11. Morning after Pill NOT THE ABORTION PILL Prevents ovulation if ovulation has not already occurred If ovulation has occurred, nothing happens High dose birth control pill Plan B is not effective if you are over 180lbs.

12. Barrier Methods Male Condom – Protects against STIs Female Condom – Protects against STIs Cervical Cap Diaphragm Spermicide

13. Male Condoms Worn on the penis Made of latex, plastic, lambskin (Lambskin do not protect against STIs) Prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection Can be used with another form of birth control for extra protection Can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex Safe, effective, and easy to get Cost about $1 each, but are sometimes available for free 98% effective ideally 82% effective realistically

14. Condom Race Activity

15. Female Condom A pouch inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infection Can be used for vaginal and anal intercourse Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get Cost about $4 each Ideally 95% effective Realistically 79% effective

16. Cervical Cap A silicone cup inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy Lasts for up to two years Costs about $0–$75 Pre-first birth – 86% effective Given birth at least once – 71% effective

17. Diaphragm A shallow silicone cup inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy Lasts up to two years Costs about $0–$75 Ideally 94% effective Realistically 88% effective

18. Spermicide A substance that prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from moving Costs about $8 per package Needs to be paired with other birth control. Not substantial form of birth control alone.