Birth Control & Contraceptives
What is Birth Control? It can mean ABSTINENCE. Things you can do to ensure that pregnancy happens only if you want it to. It can also mean using a method of contraception to ensure that pregnancy does not occur when you do have sexual intercourse. A way to reduce the risk of contracting an STD or STI.
ABSTINENCE is the only sure way: Reasons to Wait… Marriage Religious beliefs; values Fear of pregnancy or contracting an STD or Infection.
Birth Control & Contraceptives Why Birth Control? Why Use Protection?
Birth Control because… Prevention of Pregnancy Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Infections.
Methods of Birth Control: ABSTINENCE CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PERMANENT
ABSTINENCE Total Abstinence Withdrawl Rhythm Natural Family Planning
CHEMICAL The Pill Ortho Evra Patch Norplant Depo Provera Shot Spermacides, Foams, Jellies, Creams Nuva Ring
Mechanical Condom Intrauterine Device-IUD Diaphragm Cervical Cap
Permanent Vasectomy Tubal Ligation