Contraceptive Methods

Abstinence 100% effective for preventing pregnancy and STD’s No vaginal, oral, or anal sex Oral sex cannot get you pregnant, but can still cause STD’s.

Male Condom 98% effective against pregnancy and STD’s if used correctly Barrier Method Can find them in most stores Placed over the penis to block sperm from entering the cervix Materials include: Latex (rubber) Polyurethane (plastic) Lambskin

Male Condom Do not ever reuse a condom Oil-based creams and jellies (Vasaline) will destroy condoms DO NOT use condoms past expiration date Store in a cool, dry place Heat will destroy them (pocket, wallet) Make sure it fits properly If it’s too large it will slip off If it’s too small it will break

Female Condom 95% effective against pregnancy and STD’s if used correctly Barrier Method Place into the vagina against the cervix Blocks sperm from entering the cervix

Female Condom

Birth Control Pill 99.7% effective against pregnancy if used correctly Hormonal Method Prevents ovulation from occuring Must be taken everyday at the same time Can cause side effects

Birth Control Pill

Nuva Ring 99.7% effective against pregnancy if used correctly Hormonal Method Prevents ovulation Must be placed into the vagina for 3 weeks

Nuva Ring

The Patch – Ortho Evra 99.7% effective against pregnancy if used correctly Hormonal Method Prevents Ovulation A waterproof patch that sticks on a part of the skin Hormones absorbed through the skin

The Patch – Ortho Evra

The Shot – Depo Provera 99.7% effective against pregnancy Hormonal Method Prevents Ovulation Shot is given by doctor Prevents pregnancy for 3 months

IUD – Intrauterine Device Small “t-shaped” device inserted into the uterus by a doctor to prevent pregnancy 99.9% effective Costs $500-$1,000 Lasts up until 12 years Prevents ovulation Thickens uterine lining Prevents implantation if egg is fertilized

Withdrawal 73% effective against pregnancy The man removes his penis prior to ejaculation Pre-ejaculation fluid contains sperm that can cause pregnancy

Emergency Contraception Pill “The Morning After Pill” 75 – 89% effective if taken right away Hormonal Method Prevents ovulation and implantation

Emergency Contraception Pill Can be taken up until 5 days after sexual intercourse Must be 17 or older to purchase it over the counter from a pharmacy Younger than 17 requires doctor or planned parenthood For emergencies ONLY

How to Put on a Condom Make sure that the condom is the right size for your penis Open carefully w/o a sharp object Hold the tip of the condom to remove the air With the rolled rim on the outside, roll the condom over the erect penis

Smooth out any air bubbles Have Sex After ejaculation, but before the penis becomes flacid, hold the condom at the rim and withdraw the penis Throw the condom in the garbage

How to Put on a Condom