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This guide provides essential information on STDs and birth control methods, focusing on the cervical cap and condoms. The cervical cap is a silicone barrier designed to prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm access to the egg, often used with spermicide for enhanced effectiveness. Condoms are a dual-purpose protection method, preventing both pregnancy and STDs, including serious infections like HIV and herpes. Awareness of common sexually transmitted infections, such as genital warts caused by the HPV virus, is crucial, along with vaccination and safe practices to reduce transmission risks.
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STDs & Birth Control By Bailey Fink & Evelyn Byrd
Cervical Cap • A silicon cap that is placed over the cervix, and is used to prevent pregnancy. • It is thought of as a barrier method of preventing pregnancy, because it puts a physical barrier between the sperm and egg. • It is often used along with spermicide.
Condom • Condoms are used to prevent both pregnancy and STDs. • They have been proven to reduce the transmission of viruses and bacteria that cause diseases like AIDS, genital herpes, genital warts, or syphilis. Giant Condom on Obelisk.
Genital Warts • Are caused by some types of the HPV virus. • Genital Warts are growths or bumps contracted from sexual contact. • They can be avoided by getting the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. • The other way to avoid the warts is to NOT HAVE SEX. • Or to use a condom, but results may vary.