1. Safe Sex & Birth Control Options

2. Making the decision Difficult decision When is the time right? Are you ready? What steps should you take to protect yourself?  Against Pregnancy  Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?

3. It IS a big deal Your body Your emotions Your morals Risk of pregnancy Proper support

4. What is the BEST way to prevent pregnancy & STIs ?

5. Abstinence (Not having sex)

6. If you choose to have sex Always be prepared Think ahead of time about your method of choice for birth control and STI prevention NEVER have sex without protection

7. It’s never too early to learn and think about…. Which birth control methods are available How you would get and use a condom Who you turn to for advice and support What you would do if you got pregnant

8. Choosing your method of birth control How easy is it for you to get? How easy is it for you to use? Does it protect against STIs? Do you have any health concerns? How well does it prevent pregnancy?

9. Birth control options Barrier Methods Hormonal Methods Emergency Contraception

10. Birth control options Barrier Methods  Physically prevents sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg Hormonal Methods  Alters a woman’s hormonal cycle Emergency Contraception  Alters a woman’s hormonal cycle

11. Barrier methods Male and female condoms Spermicides Diaphragm Intrauterine device (IUD)

12. Barrier methods Male and female condoms  Inexpensive  Easy to get without a prescription  Must be used to prevent STIs Spermicides Diaphragm Intrauterine device (IUD)

13. Barrier methods Male and female condoms Spermicides Diaphragm Intrauterine device (IUD)  Can be used in adolescents

14. Hormonal methods Oral contraceptive pills Skin patches Vaginal ring Injection Implant

15. Hormonal methods Oral contraceptive pills  Most popular method used by teenage girls in the U.S.  You must remember to take a pill every day at about the same time  Lighter, more regular periods with less cramping Skin patches Vaginal ring Injection Implant

16. Hormonal methods Oral contraceptive pills Skin patches  Changed every week Vaginal ring  Foldable, flexible, plastic  Stays in the vagina for 3 weeks Injection  Intramuscular injection very 3 months  Weight gain, irregular bleeding, bone thinning if used >2 years Implant

17. Emergency contraception If you have sex without using any birth control If the condom breaks or there is spillage of semen If sex was forced It is meant for emergencies only

18. Emergency contraception Copper intrauterine device (IUD) Oral contraceptive pills on a specific dosing schedule Plan B  Over the counter if > 18 yo  With a prescription if < 18 yo

19. Emergency contraception Copper intrauterine device (IUD)  Inserted within 5-7 days Oral contraceptive pills on a specific dosing schedule Plan B  Can prevent pregnancy when taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex  Most effective within 72 hours

20. Your privacy NY state law allows teens to consent to confidential family planning services and reproductive health care, which includes:  Birth control  Emergency contraception  Pregnancy testing and counseling  STI counseling, testing and treatment  HIV/AIDS counseling and treatment  Abortion

21. Your privacy After your visit, your parents will not be told about the care you received if you don’t want to tell them Insurance coverage and bills

22. True or false? Let’s break the myths…

23. True or false? A girl can get pregnant the first time she has sex?

24. True or false? A girl can get pregnant the first time she has sex  TRUE

25. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she has sex during her period

26. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she has sex during her period  FALSE

27. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if the boy withdraws his penis before he ejaculates

28. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if the boy withdraws his penis before he ejaculates  FALSE

29. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she has sex in a special position

30. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she has sex in a special position  FALSE

31. True or false? A girl can get pregnant if she forgets to take even one pill in her birth control pill pack

32. True or false? A girl can get pregnant if she forgets to take even one pill in her birth control pill pack  TRUE

33. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she urinates right after sex

34. True or false? A girl can not get pregnant if she urinates right after sex  FALSE

35. Questions ?