This section has information on the different ways to prevent pregnancy, as well as how to protect against STDs.

• Abstinence
• Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill
• Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work?
• Birth Control Patch
• Birth Control Ring
• Birth Control Shot
• Birth Control: What to Know
• Can Vaginal Cleaning Prevent Pregnancy?
• Condoms
• Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control?
• Emergency Contraception
• Fertility Awareness
• How Can Condoms Break?
• How to Use a Male Condom
• Implantable Contraception
• Spermicide
• Talking With Your Partner About Sex
• Talking to Your Partner About Condoms
• The Cervical Cap
• The Diaphragm
• The IUD
• Withdrawal

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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