The pill, also known as “oral contraception,” is a tiny pill taken at the same time every day. It contains the hormones estrogen and progestin.
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Emergency Contraception stops a pregnancy if used within 5 days after unprotected sex.
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The vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring that you insert into the vagina, kind of like how you put in a tampon.
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The patch is a thin piece of plastic you wear on your skin, just like a Band-Aid.
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Sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm and more…
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Abstinence is when a person makes a conscious decision to not engage in any type of sex, and follows through with this decision.
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Withdrawal is when a man pulls out his penis from the vagina before he ejaculates.
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Spermicide has a chemical that helps stop sperm from traveling to fertilize an egg.
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The fertility awareness method, also sometimes referred to as “cycle tracking,” “natural family planning,” or “the rhythm method”
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The shot is just like a typical shot you get at the doctor’s office, except it prevents pregnancy. To be effective, you need to get the shot every three months.
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An IUD is a tiny, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. There are two main types of IUDs: hormonal and non-hormonal (“copper”).
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The implant is a small rod that is placed just beneath the skin in your upper arm. It protects you from pregnancy for about three to four years.
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The internal condom, also sometimes known as the “female condom,” is a plastic, tubular pouch you insert into the vagina.
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An external condom, also known simply as a “condom,” is rolled over the penis before sex to stop sperm from entering the vagina.
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