Contraception Overview
Sex can be beautiful and exciting. It can be immensely pleasurable and create moments of extreme intimacy between partners. However, it is also important to remember that risky sex can, and often does, have unintended consequences. Thus, it is of the utmost importance to be responsible when engaging in sexual behaviors. People use a variety of contraceptive methods to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. When contraception is used correctly, people can enjoy sexual activity without the stress of possible pregnancy or infection resulting. In this contraception section of our website, we have listed important information -- advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness etc. -- for the varying methods of contraception. We hope that with the help of accurate contraceptive information, people will be able to choose the method ideal for their needs, and continue to enjoy their sexual lives.
Contraception Map
- Barrier Methods
- Barriers During Oral Sex: The Wise Choice
- Cervical Cap
- Dental Dams
- Dental Dams
- Diaphram
- Female Condom
- The Male Condom
- The Today Sponge
- Hormonal Methods
- Birth Control Pills
- Combination Pills
- Depo-Provera
- Implanon
- Lunelle Recalled
- Lybrel
- Norplant
- Ortho Evra
- Precautions for Users of the NuvaRing and Ortho Evra
- Progestin-Only Pills
- Seasonique
- The Nuva Ring
- Natural Methods
- Emergency Contraception
- Emergency Contraception Available Over the Counter
- Emergency Contraception Pills
- Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Other Methods
- A Male Birth Control Pill May Be Coming
- A Warning about the Spermicide Nonoxynol-9
- Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Possibility of a Spray-On Condom
- Spermicides
- The Basics of Contraception
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Contraception Q&A's