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Sexually
Transmitted Infections (STIs) and an unintended pregnancy are real
risks that you take when engaging in sexual activity. More and more
young people are becoming pregnant and catching STIs simply because
they don't prepare for sex, or think contraception isn't necessary.
Well it is! 'If you're gonna play, play safe!'. Using contraception
should become second nature and a responsibility of both partners.
If you are gonna do it...do it safely!
Unprotected sex can:
- Kill through AIDS
- Give you a nasty infection
- Lead to an unintended pregnancy
It can be embarrassing, uncomfortable and akward to deal with but
it is well worth it! The side menu on the left will provide you
with more information on the options available to you. Contraception
such as condoms are widely available so you shouldn't have any massive
problems.
A snap shot guide to contraception
| Method |
Combined Pill |
Prostogen Pill |
Male Condom |
Female Condom |
| Effective? |
Almost 100% |
96 - 99% Effective |
85% - 98% |
85% - 95% |
| Pros? |
Less bleeding, PMS & pain. Protects against Cancer |
Useful if cannot take combined pill |
Cheap, widely available, male use |
Can in put in before sex |
| Cons? |
Temporary side affects-headaches, sick |
Possible irregular periods and bleeding |
May split or slip off. Need to be put on right. Need
to withdraw quickly after coming |
May slip. Penis must enter condom |
| STI protect? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Diaphragm / Cap |
Injectable Contraceptive |
Implant |
IUS |
IUD |
| 85% - 96% |
Almost 100% |
Over 99% |
Almost 100% |
98% -99% |
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Can be put in 3 hours before sex if spermicide used.
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Lasts 12 weeks (depo-provera) or 8 weeks (noristerat) |
Works 5 years |
Works 3 years. Lighter periods |
Works 5 years |
| Possible infection. New spermicide if used again. |
Possible irregular periods or stop. Possible weight gain. |
Period disruption |
3 mts light bleeding. Temp side affects |
Heavy periods. Not for young women |
| NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Remember:
- It's best
to consult your doctor or health specialist regarding the options!
- The only
real safe sex is no sex (abstinence)!
- If you
are going to have sex you should know the risks first!
- Without
taking precautions, sex can lead to pregnancy
or infection
- Contraception
is the responsibility of both partners!
- If you
think you might have sex, always carry a condom.
- The pill
can guard against pregnancy but not STIs, HIV, or AIDS.
- The best
contraception is using the pill and
a condom together.
- Contraception
can be annoying sometimes but can save you plenty of hassles
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