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Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work? for Teens
Some birth control methods work better than others. This chart compares how well different birth control methods work.
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Birth Control Shot for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article about the birth control shot and find out how it works - and how well.
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Birth Control Patch for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn what the birth control patch is, how well it works, and more.
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Birth Control Ring for Teens
A woman places the birth control ring in her vagina where it slowly releases hormones into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy.
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Birth Control: What to Know for Teens
Before having sex, it’s important to know about birth control and protecting against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article to learn what birth control pills are, how well they work, and more.
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How Can I Get Birth Control Without Telling My Parents? for Teens
If you can't talk with your parents about birth control, you can still get it from your doctor, a health clinic, or a school’s student health center.
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Can Birth Control Help With Cramps? for Teens
Doctors may prescribe some kinds of birth control to ease period cramps. Find out what may help.
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Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control? for Teens
If you’re just talking with your doctor about birth control, you don’t need a pelvic exam. But you will need one for some kinds of birth control, like diaphragms.
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Condoms for Teens
Condoms may be a good birth control option for couples who are responsible enough to use one each time and people who want protection against STDs.