palmer high school

If not choosing abstinence: Have each other's CLEAR consent – consent is not the absence of no Be honest with each other and yourself Treat each other as equals – this is a joint decision Protect each other against physical and emotional harm Guard against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection Respect each other's limits Accept responsibility for your actions

Permanent Methods Tubal Ligation (99.5) (Surgically cut the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm reaching the egg. Vasectomy (99.85 – 99.9) (Surgically cutting the vas deferens to eliminate sperm from leaving the male reproductive system.) Hysterectomy (100) (Removal of the uterus)

Hormonal Methods Inhibit ovulation (prevent the release of eggs from the ovary) Thicken mucus in the cervix Thin the lining of the uterus (endometrium)

Hormonal Methods Pill (92 – 99.7) (Taken orally, daily) Patch (92 – 99.7) (1 patch per week – for 3 weeks) Nuva Ring (92 – 99.7) (1 ring for 3 weeks)

Hormonal Methods Implanon (99.95) (1 tube – 3 years) Depo Provera (97 – 99.7) (1 shot – every 3 months)

Emergency Contraception 1 pill should be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex and 1 more pill 12 hours later Recent research indicates that both doses can be taken at the same time up to 120 hours after unprotected sex. The pills are more effective the sooner they are taken. 88% effective (7 out of 8 women will get pregnant) No STI protection

Intrauterine Device (99.9)  Contains a progesterone-like hormone  Interfere with sperm movement preventing sperm from reaching the fallopian tubes  Thickens cervical mucus  Preventing the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus  Very effective - less than one pregnancy per 100 users

Spermicides (71 – 82) Gels, foams, creams, film, and suppositories which contain a chemical that kills sperm. Placed in the vagina before intercourse – each method has specific directions for use. 71% - 85%

Barrier Methods Male Condom Female Condom Sponge (Barrier and spermicidal Method) Diaphragm and Cervical Cap 85% - 98% 79% – 95% 84% - 94% 87% - 91%

Natural Methods (Typical Use %) Withdrawal73% (Preg.)0% (STI) (Withdrawing the penis prior to ejaculation) Fertility Awareness75% (Preg.)0% (STI) (Abstain from sex around the time of ovulation – specific training with a doctor is required.) Abstinence 100% (Preg) 100% (STI) (Abstaining from all forms of sexual contact)