Types of

Contraception
1. Barrier contraceptives
2. Hormonal contraceptives
3. Sterilization
Note: No single method of birth
control is the best one. Each has
its own advantages and
disadvantages. Abstinence is the
only 100% effective way to prevent
pregnancy and STDs

Barrier
Methods that physically or
Contraceptives

chemically block sperm from

reaching an egg AND provide a
BARRIER between direct skin to skin
contact
Act as a physical block between
you and your sexual partner
Great for STD protection!

Types:

MALE CONDOMS

Male Condom, Cont.

Male Condom:
Male condoms are 82 to 98 percent

effective at preventing pregnancy

Condoms can only be used once
Do not use oil-based lubricants such as
massage oils, baby oil, lotions, or
petroleum jelly.They will weaken the
condom, causing it to tear or break.
Water-based are the best can prevent
breaking of condom.
Good choices: Latex condoms and
polyurethane
Bad choices: Never choose natural or
lambskin

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Female Condom

Female Condom, cont

Female
Condom:

Female condoms are 79 to 95

percent effective
Worn by the woman, this method
keeps sperm from getting into
her body
It can be inserted up to eight
hours before sexual intercourse
(though not necessary)

Dental Dam
Small, thin, square pieces of latex
Used to keep partners' body fluids out of

each other's bodies

Can help to prevent skin-to-skin contact
Placed on the vulva or the anus when the
mouth, lips, or tongue are used to
sexually arouse a partner.
Can also cut a condom open on one
side

Hormonal

Methods that prevent the

Methods

release of an egg (ovulation)

Prevents a fertilized egg
from implanting in the uterus
(prevents pregnancy).

NO hormonal methods
reduce chances of STDs!

Oral Contraceptives
Also called the pill,
Some contain estrogen, progestin, or mix of

other hormones depending on pill

The pill is 91 to 99 percent effective at
preventing pregnancy.
Prescribed by doctor
A pill is taken at the same time each
day (once a day for three weeks, no pill
fourth week -will get menstrual period)

Birth Control Patch

This skin patch is worn on the lower

abdomen, buttocks, or upper body

The patch is 91 to 99 percent
effective at preventing pregnancy
It releases hormones progestin and
estrogen into the bloodstream
You put on a new patch once a week
for three weeks. During the fourth
week, you do not wear a patch, so
you can have a menstrual period

Vaginal
Ring
The birth control ring releases the

hormones progestin and estrogen

It is 91 to 99 percent effective at
preventing pregnancy
Ring goes inside vagina up around
your cervix
You wear the ring for three weeks,
take it out for the week you have your
period, and then put in a new ring
This method does not protect you
from HIV or other STDs.

Birth Control Shot

Every 3 months (or 12 weeks),

women get shots of the

hormone progestin in the
buttocks or arm from their
doctor.
It is 94 to 99 percent effective
at preventing pregnancy.
It does not protect you from HIV
or other STDs

Emergency
Also known as the morning after pill
The
Contraception
pills are 75 to 89 percent

effective at preventing pregnancy

Can be taken up to 3-5days AFTER
unprotected sex (depending on brand)
No prescription needed over age of 15
Effectiveness decreases after 24
hours
Emergency contraception should only
be used after no birth control was
used during sex, or if the birth
control method failed, such as if a
condom broke

Intrauterine
It is placed inside the uterus by a doctor.
99%
Device
effective at preventing pregnancy
Copper IUD: Can stay for up to 10 years
Interferes with sperm, fertilization, and

prevents implantation

Hormonal IUD: Can stay for up to 5 years

It releases a small amount of hormone each

day to keep you from getting pregnant.

Sterilization
Vasectomy: This operation is
done to keep a mans sperm from
going to his penis, so his
ejaculate never has any sperm in
it that can fertilize an egg.
Operation is more simple than
tying a womans tubes

Sterilization
Tubal ligation or tying

tubes.

A woman can have her fallopian

tubes tied (or closed) to stop eggs

from being fertilized
Over time, the ends of your
fallopian tubes could fuse back
together, and it may be possible to
get pregnant

Review
If male puts on a condom the wrong way, he

should take it off, and put it on the right way?

Yes or no?
NO!!! There could still be pre-ejaculatory

semen (WITH SPERM) on the outside, now

heading to the female.stds and pregnancy
are possible.

GET A NEW ONE!!!!

Review
Put the following in order for the best options

in reducing your chances of STDs:

A) Male Condom
B) Birth Control Pill
C) Abstinence

Review
Answer:
C) Abstinence
A) Male Condom
ONLY, because
B) Birth Control Pill does NOT protect against

STDs, only pregnancy!

Review
True or False: A male condom can be used

again
FALSE: ONLY ONCE- them remove QUICKLY

from the female, discard, and put another

condom on the penis if he wants to continue
to have sex again.

Review
True or False:
Emergency contraception can be taken up to

5 days after unprotected sex

Review
FALSE!
Emergency contraception can only be taken

up to 96 hours (or 5 days) after unprotected

sex

Review
True or False: Birth control, when used

CORRECTLY EVERY TIME, is 100% effective

FALSE: Only ABSTINENCE is 100% effective

Review
True or False:
Tubal ligation is an easier procedure for

females than a vasectomy is for males

FALSE: A vasectomy is a much more simple

and safe procedure

Review
Which of the following is not placed INSIDE of

a female:
A) Female Condom
B) IUD
C) Birth Control Patch
D) Vaginal Ring

Review
Correct Answer:
C) Birth Control Patch

Review
An IUD can last for how long (depending on

what type)?
A) 1-4 years
B) 1-4 months
C) 5-10 months
D) 5-10 years

Review
CORRECT ANSWER
D) 5-10 years

Final Question
The birth control shot must be given every

_______ months:
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Final Answer
Correct Answer:
B) 3