Understanding Contraception: Methods, Benefits, and Considerations for Safe Sex
This comprehensive guide explores various contraceptive methods, including abstinence, barrier methods (like male and female condoms), hormonal methods (oral contraceptives, patches, injections), and surgical options (sterilization procedures). Abstinence is highlighted as the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs and unintended pregnancies. Each method is examined for its effectiveness, advantages, and disadvantages, helping individuals make informed decisions about their sexual health and protection against infections.
Understanding Contraception: Methods, Benefits, and Considerations for Safe Sex
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Stay PROTECTED Abstinence is the best way but if can’t Then you must use PROTECTION Or Get INFECTED By Ken Striggles 12 Grade
Principles of Contraception • Barrier Methods • Hormonal Methods • Surgical Methods
Abstinence SEX
Abstinence A decision not to engage in sexual activity SEX
SEX Abstinence Advantages • No unexpected • 100% effective against HIV • 100% effective against every STD • More emotionally stable
Disadvantages Of ABSTINENCE SEX
Male Condoms “Sombrero”
Male Condoms A thin sheath of polyurethane or latex that covers the penis during sexual intercourse “Sombrero”
Male Condoms Advantages “Sombrero” • Protects against HIV, and several predominant STD’s • Easy to use and purchase • Most reliable form of contraceptive
Male Condoms Disadvantages • Condoms diminish sensation • Condoms interfere with spontaneity “Sombrero”
Statistics “Sombrero”
Female Condoms Latex or polyurethane pouch that is inserted into the vagina
Female Condoms Advantages Gives women control over STD’s and pregnancy Can be inserted before sex so it doesn’t interrupt “the moment”
Female Condoms Disadvantages Cost 4 X more than male condoms May be bothersome during foreplay Can interfere with spontaneity
Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral Contraceptives “The Pill” Disadvantages Doesn’t protect against HIV Hormones may cause mild to severe side effects Doesn’t protect against other STD’s One may forget to take pill
Things to remember Oral Contraceptives • Request a low dosage pill • Follow dosage carefully • Have regular check ups to monitor BP • Call your doctor forSEVEREside effects
Contraceptive Skin Patch Advantages • Change patch weekly • More effective than most forms of contraceptives • for women
Contraceptive Skin Patch Disadvantages • Protects only against pregnancy • Minor side effect similar to the pill • Increased side effects for women who smoke
Injectable Contraception “ The Shot”
Injectable Contraception Advantages Women have total privacy dealing with contraception Requires little attention
Injectable Contraception Disadvantages May decrease bone density Must go to the doctor to receive shot After discontinuing women may remain infertile up to 12 months
Male STERILIZATION VECTSECTOMY Disrupts the flow of sperm from the testicles to the sperm duct
FEMALE STERILIZATION Hysterectomy The removal of the uterus but not recommended unless diseased or damaged Tubual Sterilization The blocking of the oviducts therefore Preventing the eggs from reaching the oviducts
STERILIZATION Benefits of • Highly effective • One time procedure • Most procedures are reversible
Disadvantages to STERILIZATION • Cost • Surgical Procedure • 50% chance of fertility if reversed
Credits • Insel Paul, Roth Walton. Core Concepts in Health. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004 • “Health Websites” Student Surveys www2.gsu.edu/~wwwche Back
