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Preventing Pregnancy

How can you avoid getting yourself or your partner pregnant? One way is by not having intercourse at all... but if you decide to have sex, how can you protect yourself from an unplanned pregnancy?

The information below outlines the primary types of birth control out there: Hormonal, Barrier Methods & Spermicide, IUD, Natural methods, and Plan B.

Check out our chart for quick information on a variety of birth control methods. Please be advised that the information in this chart is based on general statistics. To find the best birth control method for you, it is important that you go to a youth clinic or other health care centre and talk with a nurse or doctor.

Note: There are many different birth control methods, but only the male and female condom protect against both pregnancy and STDs.

Hormonal Contraceptives
Barrier Methods & Spermicide
Natural Methods
Emergency Contraceptive / Plan B / Morning After-Pill