Contraceptives: Barrier Methods

1. Contraceptives: Barrier Methods By Tim Bovery and Everett Price

2. Contraceptives Contraceptives are methods or things that try to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of contraceptives.The main one that we are focused on is barrier methods

3. Barrier Methods • Barrier Methods of contraception are meant to stop the egg and sperm from coming in contact and fertilizing. • To do this, these methods prevent the sperm from making it into the uterus • Some of the main types of barrier contraceptives are male and female condoms, cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, and dental dams

4. Male Condom • A male condom is one of the most common types of barrier contraceptives • It is made out of either latex, polyurethane, or lamb skin • It is put on over an erect penis before having sex • They prevent the semen from entering the uterus • Male condoms also prevent many STI’s (sexually transmitted infections)

5. Latex Condoms • Latex condoms are the most common type of condoms • The main advantages of latex condoms are that they can be stretched a lot before it breaks • That means it is good at preventing the semen from going through the condom

6. Polyurethane Condoms • Polyurethane condoms are also very common • These are very similar to latex condoms in size • They have a longer shelf life than latex condoms, they have less allergic reactions to them, and they don’t have an odor • These condoms also prevent STI’s • But, they are more expensive and break easier

7. Lamb Skin Condoms • These type of condoms are the least used • They also have less allergic reactions than latex condoms • But they are more expensive than latex and polyurethane • Also, they have little pores in them which means they don’t protect from many STI’s

8. Female Condoms • This type of contraceptive is put into the vagina before having sex • It has two ends with rings on them • The end that goes into the vagina has a closed rim • The end that stays outside has an open rim

9. Cervical Caps • These are little rubber caps that are inserted into the vagina and fits fits around the uterus • This blocks the passage way for sperm to enter the uterus • This is used with spermicide

10. Sponges • This is an actual sea sponge • It is inserted into the vagina before sex • It has spermicide on it which is a substance that kills sperm • This substance kills the sperm before it enters the uterus

11. Diaphragms • This is a dome shaped object that is also made of rubber. • Just like the cervical cap, it fits around the cervix, preventing the sperm from being able to enter the uterus • This is used with spermicide

12. Dental Dam • This contraceptive is mostly used during analingus and cunnilingus • Analingus is when someone uses their tongue or mouth or lips up against someone else's anus • Cunnilingus is when someone uses their tongue, lips, or mouth against a females genitals • A dental dam prevents STI transmission • Before using a dental dam, a lubricant is usually put on it

13. Dental Dams Sponges Female Condoms

14. Cervical Cap Diaphragm Spermicides