1. Contraceptives and Birth Control
Human Sexuality
Contraceptives and Birth Control

2. What is the difference between contraceptives and birth control?

3. Contraceptive: Any method used to prevent the union of the SPERM and the EGG
Birth Control: Same as contraception, but includes abortion

4. Terms
Method
Lab/User
STD’s
Description

5. Abstinence Lab/User: 100% STD Protection: yes
No contact between the penis and the vagina

6. Rhythm
User: 88%-75%
STD Protection: No
Sex before or after ovulation

7. Withdrawal User:73% STD Protection: No
The man withdraws the penis before ejaculation

8. Condom Lab/User: 98/85 STD Protection: Yes
Latex sheath placed over the penis

9. Condom with Spermicide
STD Protection: Yes
Same as regular male condom, with spermicidal gel
Nonoxynol-9

10. Female Condom Lab/User: 95/79 STD Protection: Yes
Larger than male condom and inserted in the female

11. Diaphragm with Spermicide
Lab/User: 94/84
STD Protection: No
Shallow latex cup inserted into the vagina- Blocks sperm from entering uterus

12. Sponge Lab/ User: 91/ 84 STD Protection: No
Covers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus.
The sponge continuously releases spermicide that keeps sperm from moving.

13. Combination Pill Lab/User: 99/92 STD Protection: No
Take pill each day, Prevents ovulation
Need Rx

14. Progestin Only Pill Lab/User: 99/92 STD Protection: No
Take pill each day, prevents sperm form entering uterus Rx

15. Depo-Provera Lab/User: 99/97 STD Protection: No
Works like pills, 4 shots a year Rx

16. The Patch (ortho evra) Lab/User: 99/92 STD Protection: No
Works like pills, 1 patch is placed on the female 3 times a month

17. Implanon or Norplant Lab/ User: 100/<99 STD Protection: No
Flexible implant the size of a match
Surgically inserted into arm
Lasts for 3 years

18. Nuva Ring Lab/User: 99/92 STD Protection: No
Small flexible ring inserted into the vagina once a month

19. Emergency Contraception
Plan B
Can be used up to 5 days after intercourse
Reduces the risk of pregnancy by 89% if used within 3 days (72 hours)
STD Protection: No
Must be 18 or older

20. IUD Lab/User: Both <99 STD Protection: No
Small “T” shaped device inserted in the uterus.

21. Male Sterilization- Vasectomy
Lab: 99.9
STD Protection: No
Surgery to prevent the release of sperm

22. Female Sterilization- Tubal Ligation
Lab: 99.7
STD Protection: No
Surgery to prevent the egg from meeting the sperm