Birth Control Methods

This information does not give you permission to go have sex. is designed to give you an overview of what the most commonly used methods of birth control are and how people use them incorrectly.

Goals Students will identify 2 methods of birth control that provide some protection against STIs. Students will identify steps to proper application of a male condom. Students will know the difference between barrier methods and internal methods. Students will develop awareness of other birth control methods. Health ed standard #6: STD and Pregnancy prevention.

True or False The birth control pill will protect a girl from a STI? 90% of heterosexual couples that do not use a form of birth control will get pregnant in 1 year. True! A condom is 100% effective against pregnancy. FALSE! It’s 85%, people mess up putting it on.

Barrier Methods Place a physical barrier between sperm and egg. Some methods provide some protection against STIs Male condom and female condom

Internal Methods Used by women to stop her from ovulating. What does ovulation mean? No protection against STIs! When you go off to college or join the military, there will totally be people that think “the Pill” provides protection against HIV. You may correct these people, they need correct info.

Where can I get info on birth control, safely? Plannedparenthood.org The info can be a bit advanced for a middle schooler, but if abstinence is no longer an option then you and your partner are responsible for getting info on safe, reliable, birth control. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/abstinence-4215.htm

Watch: Condom overview video How to Apply a condom video (scroll down). Female condom overview Birth control pill overview Other methods that may be of interest.

Any questions? References: www.goaskalice.com www.Plannedparenthood.org