Diaphragm
The Ring
The Patch
Withdrawal
Progestin or Copper IUD
Male/External Condom
The Implant
Injectable contraceptives
Female/Internal Condom
Abstinence
A person should use a new one each time they have sex. It prevents semen and other bodily fluids from entering a person's vagina. Protects against pregnancy and HIV and other STIs 82-98% effective
Pull penis out of vagina before ejaculation. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs.
It is inserted into the vagina or anus before intercourse. A person uses a new one each time they have sex. Helps prevent pregnancy and only protects against some STIs 79-95% effective
Get a shot every 3 months. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs.
A health care provider must place it in a female's uterus. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs.
the conscious decision to not participate in sexual activity. (people may define this differently) Only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and protect against HIV and other STIs.
Must be used each time a person has sex and used with spermicide. A healthcare provider will fit a person and show them how to use it. May protect against some infections, but not HIV.
Must take it daily. Can make periods more regular and less painful. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs.
Apply a new one once a week for three weeks. Can make periods more regular and less painful Does not protect against HIV or other STIs
A health care provider places it under the skin of the upper arm. Does not protect against STIs and HIV.
Insert into the vagina. Change it each month. One size fits all and private. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs.
