"Contraception methods are like putting a premium on a vice. It makes men and women reckless... As it is, man has sufficiently degraded women for his lust, and [contraception], no matter how well meaning the advocates may be, will still further degrade her" -Mahatma Ghandi-
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Your guide to choosing the right contraception for you.
When it comes to your sexual health, nobody else is going to do the thinking for you. It's important then to choose contraception that fits your situation and lifestyle.
In this chapter, you'll find info on how to protect yourself and your partner from having an unplanned pregnancy and how to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STI's). You'll also find descriptions of the main types of contraception available. Read on and then have a chat with your doctor and your partner about what's best for you. And remember, above all, to always think contraception. All the methods are very effective - and most are 99% effective - when they are used correctly and consistently.
Remember, only abstaining from (avoiding) all sexual contact offers 100% protection from pregnancy and STI's.
Top tips
• Think contraception before you think about having sex! Most contraception methods are 99% effective when used correctly and consistently. However, only abstaining from (avoiding) all sexual contact offers 100% protection from pregnancy and STI's
• Different contraceptions suit different people. Discuss your contraception choices with your GP. You may need to experiment to find the best contraception for you.
• There are long acting methods of contraception available that can be more reliable as they do not require you to take a pill every day e.g. the coil, the implant. More young adults are using methods of contraception nowadays. These methods can be less expensive in the long run.
• Have an STI check up and discuss contraception with your partner before you get intimate.
• Using 'dual protection' (condoms with another method of contraception) will help you to have a safer sex.
• Approximately 80% of 18 - 24 year olds used contraception everytime they had sex, so plan ahead and carry contraception.
• Be prepared - research has found that the most common reason why people fail to use contraception is because sex is unplanned or they were unprepared.
• Condoms offer the best protection from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI's) - Johnny's got you covered.
Fertility
Lots of people do not know when a woman is most fertile during her cycle (in other words when pregnancy is most likely to occur).
A woman releases an egg (ovulates) every month 12 - 16 days before the onset of her next menstrual period. This is the most fertile time of her menstrual cycle. The time that ovulation occurs within each cycle can vary. It can depend on length of the cycle and on a range of external factors over which a woman may have no control. Examples of external factors could be stress, travel or illness.
*This diagram is based on a 28 day cycle and should only be used as a guide. For more information on fertility, talk to a GP or Family Planning Clinic.
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