Birth Control Health Mr. Sheldon
Non-Penetrative Sexual Activities Masturbation Manual Sex Oral Sex* 100% effective for preventing pregnancy * Now the leading cause of mouth and throat cancer
75% effective
80% effective
Male Condom 90% effective
Female Condom 80% effective
Diaphragm & Cervical Cap 84% effective
71% effective
92% effective
IUD Must be implanted by a doctor
The Patch 92% effective
The Pill 92% effective
The Shot 97% effective
Morning after Pill Can be taken up to 120 hours after intercourse Prevents Ovulation Thickens Cervical Mucus Thins Uterine Lining NOT an abortion
Tubal Ligation & Blocking 99%+ effective
Vasectomy 99%+ effective
CONTRACEPTION FOR TEENS & OTHERS Family PACT provides free contraception and other reproductive health services, including STD exams, to teens and others with lower incomes Family PACT is available at Planned Parenthood, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, and other clinics In California, people 12 and older can get birth control and other repro health services without parent permission
What works 100% of the time preventing pregnancy? Not Having Sex (Abstinence)