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.
Read MoreEmergency Contraception stops a pregnancy if used within 5 days after unprotected sex.
Read MoreThe vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring that you insert into the vagina, kind of like how you put in a tampon.
Read MoreThe patch is a thin piece of plastic you wear on your skin, just like a Band-Aid.
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Read MoreAbstinence is when a person makes a conscious decision to not engage in any type of sex, and follows through with this decision.
Read MoreWithdrawal is when a man pulls out his penis from the vagina before he ejaculates.
Read MoreSpermicide has a chemical that helps stop sperm from traveling to fertilize an egg.
Read MoreThe fertility awareness method, also sometimes referred to as “cycle tracking,” “natural family planning,” or “the rhythm method”
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAn 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”).
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe internal condom, also sometimes known as the “female condom,” is a plastic, tubular pouch you insert into the vagina.
Read MoreAn 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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