Contraception & Protection

What is Contraception and Protection?

Contraception, also known as birth control, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Protection uses an artificial method to protect not only against pregnancy but also against STI transmission.

Barrier Methods

A method of contraception using a device or preparation which prevents live sperm from reaching an ovum. Protects against pregnancy and STI transmission

Hormonal Methods

Method of contraception that uses the hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. Only effective against pregnancy, 0% effective against STI transmission

Natural Methods

Uses either menstrual cycle tracking or the withdrawal method to avoid getting pregnant without using contraception. 0% effective against STI transmission, lower effectiveness against pregnancy

Sexual Abstinence

Refraining from any sexual activity- 100% effective against STI transmission & pregnancy

Learn about all of your contraception options HERE!