1. Contraceptives

2. What is a contraceptive? Why are they used? Can you name a few???

3. ABSTINENCE Not having sexual intercourse Not having sexual intercourse Complete Abstinence – Avoiding all intimate contact (anal and oral) Complete Abstinence – Avoiding all intimate contact (anal and oral) Prevents pregnancy and STD’s Prevents pregnancy and STD’s 100% effective!! 100% effective!!

4. Cervical Cap A silicone cup inserted into the vagina and over the cervix. It works by keeping sperm from entering the uterus. 84% effective for those who have never given birth, but only 71% effective for those who have.

5. Diaphragm A dome-shaped cup with a flexible ring made of latex. It is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. It blocks the opening to the uterus and prevents sperm from joining with an egg. 84% effective

6. Female Condom A plastic pouch with flexible plastic rings at each end. Before intercourse, it's inserted into the vagina; the ring at the closed end holds the pouch in the vagina, and the ring at the open end stays outside the vaginal opening during sex. 79% effective

7. Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are made of hormones (estrogen & progestin). Birth control pills are made of hormones (estrogen & progestin). The hormones in the pill work by keeping a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs (ovulation). The hormones in the pill work by keeping a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs (ovulation). 92% effective 92% effective

8. Male Condom Worn on the penis Worn on the penis Made of thin latex or plastic Made of thin latex or plastic Collects semen during ejaculation Collects semen during ejaculation Prevents pregnancy & reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Prevents pregnancy & reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections. 85% effective 85% effective

9. The Morning After Pill (emergency contraception) Uses the same hormones as a birth control pill, but in greater amounts. Uses the same hormones as a birth control pill, but in greater amounts. Used when other contraception methods failed. Used when other contraception methods failed. 89% effective if taken within 72 hours 89% effective if taken within 72 hours

10. Birth Control Shot Shot releases a hormone — progestin — into the body Shot releases a hormone — progestin — into the body Prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs. Prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs. 97% effective 97% effective

11. IUD (Intrauterine Device) "T-shaped" devices made of flexible plastic. "T-shaped" devices made of flexible plastic. Inserted into the uterus by a health professional. Inserted into the uterus by a health professional. Prevents sperm from joining with egg. Prevents sperm from joining with egg. 99% Effective 99% Effective

12. In a Group: Make a list of the many consequences that come along with becoming a teen parent.