1. Contraceptives
Birth Control

2. What is “Safe Sex?”

3. DO NOW: In your notebook…
List 10 methods of birth control you can think of
Next to each method write next to it if it is “over the counter” or a prescription based method

4. Decide To have Sex To NOT have Sex Use birth control No birth control
Pregnancy
Parent
Abortion
Adoption

5. Why use birth control? Prevent Pregnancy
Certain methods will also prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections
Certain methods regulate a female’s menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual symptoms

6. Common Birth Control Methods

7. How they generally work
Barrier Method
Hormonal Method
Behavioral Method

8. Where can I get birth control?
&
Over the Counter
Prescription

9. Barrier Methods Condoms (M & F) Diaphragm Cervical Cap Sponge Essure
Spermicide *
Sterilization
Vasectomy
Tubal Ligation

10. Hormonal Methods Inter Uterine Device Implant Injection
Birth Control Pills
Patch
Ring
Emergency Contraception Pill

11. Behavioral Methods Abstinence Withdrawal Fertility Awareness
Cervical Mucous Test
Basal Body Temperature
Rhythm/Calandar

12. Perfect Use VS. Typical Use
Perfect use is the effectiveness rate the method is designed to give by the manufacturer. Typical use is the rate at which consumers use the product, due to human error.
Example:
Male Condom  Perfect Use 98%
Typical Use 85%

13. Abstinence
Refraining from sexual activity – MOST effective

14. Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy
Surgically cutting or blocking the tubes
Female – Fallopian Tubes
Male – Vas Deferens

15. Essure
Implants inside each Fallopian Tube

16. Intra Uterine Contraceptive
Alters uterus

17. Implant
Small rod inserted under skin on the inside of the upper arm

18. Injection
Hormonal shot given 3x a year

19. Birth Control Pills
Hormones taken orally daily

20. Patch
Hormones absorbed through the skin – replaced weekly

21. Ring
Hormones dispensed from a plastic ring that sits in the vaginal canal for 3 weeks

22. Male Condom
Latex, animal skin, or polyurethane barrier worn over the erect penis during intercourse

23. Female Condom
Polyurethane condom placed inside the vaginal canal for intercourse

24. Fertility Awareness Method
Knowing the body and indentifying the most fertile days in a menstrual cycle
Cervical Mucous Test
Basal Body Temperature Test
Rhythm/Calendar Method

25. Diaphragm
Fitted rubber cup that fits over the cervix

26. Cervical Cap
Fitted rubber cup that fits snuggly over the cervix

27. Withdrawal
Removing the penis prior to ejaculation

28. Sponge
Polyurethane method submerged in spermicide that is placed over the cervix

29. Spermicide
Chemical that kills sperm cells on contact

30. Emergency Contraceptive
1 or 2 pills taken after unprotected sex. This DOES NOT terminate a pregnancy.

31. No Method
Using no protection

32. Failure to use a method could lead too….

33. Considerations Am I comfortable using this method?
Will I remember to use it every time?
Do I know how to use it the right way?
Do I know how effective it is?
Do I feel OK with that level of protection?
Am I certain my partner will use this method?
Can I afford it?
Does this method require a prescription?
Will I enjoy sex if I use this method?
Do I need more information about this method?
Does it fit w/in my beliefs, religion, culture?
Does it protect against STIs?

35. Contraceptive Dominoes
Do Now: Move into groups of 4 or 5 and attach your desks together.