Topic: Sexual Health
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 […]
Read more »Emergency Contraception (EC)
Updated 13 July 2022 under Health Guides.Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” EC includes both pills […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »Depo-Provera® Hormonal Injections
Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.Depo-Provera® is a female hormonal method of birth control. It’s very effective in preventing pregnancy. Depo-Provera® contains a synthetic (man-made) form of the hormone progesterone, called depo medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). […]
Read more »Gonorrhea
Updated 2 August 2022 under Health Guides.Have you heard of “the clap,” or “a dose,” or “a drip”? These are all names for gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection, or STI, caused by bacteria. […]
Read more »HIV/AIDS
Updated 16 October 2022 under Health Guides.HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Learning the basics about […]
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