Center for Young Women's HealthAs a teenage girl or young woman, you may be starting to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things that you … read more
Articles Tagged: barrier method
Contraceptive Sponge
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 … read more
Condoms: Female Condom
The female condom is a lubricated sheath worn by the female inside of her vagina during sex. There are two types: the original FC1 is made of polyurethane, a type … read more
Condoms: Male Condoms
The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so … read more
Diaphragm
What is a (contraceptive) diaphragm and how does it work? A contraceptive diaphragm is a nonhormonal birth control method that is used to prevent pregnancy. It has a soft latex-free … read more
Spermicides
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 … read more
Cervical Cap
*Nulliparous is a medical term that means that a woman has never given birth to a baby. *Parous is a medical term that means a woman has given birth to … read more
Contraception: Success and Failure Rates of Contraceptives
These charts show the percentages of women who accidentally get pregnant while using contraception over the course of one year. Typical Use: When contraception is not used every time, or … read more
Contraception: Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods
Here’s a list of the many available types of contraception, and the pros and cons of using each.