A
male condom is a thin sheath that covers the penis during intercourse and is made of one of the following materials:
Rubber (latex)
Plastic (polyurethane): the best alternative for people allergic to latex
Lambskin
Male condoms can vary greatly in color, size, and amount of lubrication and spermicide.
Withdrawal Also known as the pull-out method, withdrawal involves removing the penis from the
vagina before ejaculation occurs. This is done in order to prevent insemination from taking
place.
Coitus interruptus, also known as the rejected sexual intercourse, withdrawal or pull-out
method, is a method of birth controlin which a man, during sexual intercourse, withdraws his penis
from a woman's vagina prior to orgasm (and ejaculation) and then directs his ejaculate (semen)
away from the vagina in an effort to avoid insemination.
The birth control sponge (aka the contraceptive sponge or “the
sponge” for short), is a small, round sponge made from soft, squishy
plastic. You put it deep inside your vagina before sex. The sponge
covers yourcervix and contains spermicide to help prevent pregnancy.
Each sponge has a fabric loop attached to it to make it easier to take
out.
These are some common methods incorporated into fertility awareness:
Calendar rhythm method: You use past menstrual cycles to estimate the
time of your ovulation. When used on its own, this is the least reliable
method of birth control. It should be avoided if your menstrual cycles are
shorter than 26 days or longer than 32 days.
Temperature method: You track your basal body temperature (BBT) for
several cycles by using a very sensitive thermometer to take your
temperature before you get out of bed each morning. Due to hormonal
surges, your BBT goes up right after ovulation.
Cervical mucus method: You track the color, thickness, and texture of
your cervical mucus to monitor your fertility. Your cervical mucus
becomes thinner when you ovulate.
The symptothermal method, in which you use all three of the methods above
together, makes FAM most effective. You should track at least 6–12 menstrual
cycles before you begin to rely on FAM for contraception.
A cervical cap is a little cup made from soft silicone and shaped like a
sailor's hat. You put it deep inside your vagina to cover your cervix.
Spermicide is a kind of birth control that has chemicals that stop
sperm from reaching an egg. You put it in your vagina before sex to
prevent pregnancy. Spermicides come in several different forms: cream, gel, foam, film, and
suppositories. Most spermicides contain nonoxynol-9, a chemical that kills sperm. Spermicides can be
used alone but are more effective when used with another method of birth control, such as
a condom or diaphragm. Spermicides immobilize and kill the sperm before they are able to swim into
the uterus. To be effective, the spermicide must be placed deep in the vagina, close to the cervix.
Creams, gels, and foams are squirted into the vagina using an applicator. Other types of spermicides
include vaginal contraceptive film (VCF), a thin sheet placed in the back of vagina by hand, and
vaginal suppositories.
A diaphragm is a shallow, bendable cup that you put inside your vagina. It covers your
cervix during sex to prevent pregnancy.
What’s a diaphragm?
A diaphragm is a form of birth control that’s a shallow cup shaped like
a little saucer that's made of soft silicone. You bend it in half and insert
it inside your vagina to cover your cervix.
Female condoms are a thin pouch that can be inserted into the vagina before
sex, forming a barrier to protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
including HIV, and unplanned pregnancy.
An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD)
or coil,[1] is a small, often T-shapedbirth control device that is inserted into a woman's uterus to
prevent pregnancy. IUDs are one form of long-acting reversible birth control.[2
Combination pills. These contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. Most birth control
pills are combination pills. They’re equally effective at preventing pregnancy — again, when
taken correctly.
Progestin-only pills (also called the “mini pill”). These pills are most commonly used by
nursing mothers, women with pre-existing risks for blood clots, or other conditions that prevent
them from taking estrogen.
Triphasic (three-phase) pills contain three different doses of hormones in the active pills.
Those levels change every seven days during the first three weeks of pills. This was the first type
of birth control pill.
The depo shot (AKA Depo-Provera) is an injection you get
from a nurse or doctor once every 3 months. It’s a safe,
convenient, and private birth control method that works
really well if you always get it on time.
The birth control shot (sometimes called Depo-Provera, the Depo
shot, or DMPA) contains the hormone progestin. Progestin stops you
from getting pregnant by preventing ovulation. When there’s no egg in
the tube, pregnancy can’t happen. It also works by making cervical
mucusthicker. When the mucus on the cervix is thicker, the sperm
can’t get through. And when the sperm and the egg can’t get together,
pregnancy can’t happen.
The birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) is a tiny, thin
rod about the size of a matchstick. The implant releases
hormones into your body that prevent you from getting
pregnant. A nurse or doctor inserts the implant into your
arm and that’s it — you’re protected from pregnancy for up
to 4 years. It’s get-it-and-forget-it birth control
Tubal ligation or tubectomy[citation needed] (also known as having one's "tubes tied") is a surgical
procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked or severed
and sealed, either of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for implantation. Tubal ligation is
considered a permanent method of sterilization and birth control. A tubal ligation — also known
as having your tubes tied or tubal sterilization — is a type of permanent birth control.
During a tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked to permanently prevent
pregnancy.
A tubal ligation disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and
blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. A tubal ligation doesn't
affect your menstrual cycle.
Vasectomy — also called male sterilization — is a surgical
procedure. It is meant to protect against pregnancy
permanently, so it’s super effective. A vasectomy is a simple
surgery done by a doctor in an office, hospital, or clinic. The small
tubes in your scrotum that carry sperm are cut or blocked off, so
sperm can’t leave your body and cause pregnancy. The procedure is
very quick, and you can go home the same day. And it’s extremely
effective at preventing pregnancy — almost 100%.There are two types
of vasectomies: the incision method, and the no-scalpel (no-cut)
method. No-cut methods lower the risk of infection and other
complications, and generally take less time to heal.
