This injection, administered by a doctor, provides birth control for 3 months at a time.
Inserted into the vagina; releases hormones through the vaginal wall into the bloodstream. A new one is placed in the vagina every month.
A thin sheath worn on the penis to collect semen (the fluid that contains sperm) and prevent it from coming into contact with an egg.
Need to be taken every day at the same time, even if the person doesn’t have sex that day
A small, thin plastic rod inserted under the skin of a female’s upper arm. Once inserted, can remain effective for up to 3 years.
A thin, beige plastic square about 2 inches across that looks like a Band-Aid and is applied to the skin on a weekly basis.
A small T-shaped device, placed inside the uterus by a doctor. Can stay in the uterus for 3-10 years, depending on the type.
When a penis is pulled out of the vagina before ejaculation. Less effective than other methods. It can be difficult to pull out in time (before ejaculation) and sperm can be contained in pre-ejaculatory fluid.
A thin, lubricated polyurethane pouch that fits inside the vagina and partly covers the vulva. It lines the walls of the vagina and collects semen (the fluid that contains sperm), preventing it from coming into contact with an egg.
No sexual activity of any type (including genital contact and/or vaginal, oral, or anal sex).
