Contraception: General Information

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

You may be starting to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things that you need to think about before you decide […]

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contraceptive sponge

Contraceptive Sponge

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

The contraceptive sponge is a small, donut-shaped foam sponge that contains a spermicide called Nonoxynol-9. The contraceptive sponge is a vaginal barrier method that prevents pregnancy by keeping sperm from […]

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female condom

Female Condom or Internal Condoms

Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.

The internal condom, also known as the “female condom,” is a lubricated sheath worn by the female inside of their vagina during sex. The FC2 is a type of internal […]

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male condom

Condoms

Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.

The external (male) condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so […]

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diaphragm

Diaphragm

Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Out of 100 people using a diaphragm with spermicidal cream or jelly Typical use: 12 people become pregnant Perfect use: 6 people become pregnant What is a (contraceptive) diaphragm and […]

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spermicide

Spermicides

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Just like any other type of birth control, you need to use spermicides the correct way for them to be effective. Spermicides are much more effective when used with another […]

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cervical cap

Cervical Cap

Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Out of 100 *nulliparous people using a cervical cap Typical use: 14 people become pregnant Perfect use: 9 people become pregnant Out of 100 *parous people using a cervical cap […]

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Contraception: Success and Failure Rates of Contraceptives

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

These charts show the average number of women who accidentally get pregnant while using contraception over the course of one year. Typical Use: When contraception is not used every time, […]

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Contraception: Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

Here’s a list of the many available types of contraception, and the pros and cons of using each. Hormonal Implants Success Rate with Typical Use: 99% Pros Cons Long-term method […]

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